Celebrate Halloween 2026 with the best Trunk or Treat events in Columbus. Discover family-friendly Halloween celebrations featuring decorated cars, candy giveaways, costume contests, games, community gatherings, and safe trick-or-treat experiences for children. Whether you're planning a fun family outing or looking for Halloween events near you, explore the top Trunk or Treat events happening across Columbus.
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On nowTue, Oct 271350 Granville Rd., Newark
Our annual Trunk or Treat is just TWO WEEKS away! Families, partners, and community members are encouraged to join us through having a trunk or a donation of candy! We cannot wait to see you all there! Sign Up BELOW:
On nowTue, Oct 2740 Granville St, Newark
The Parish-School Association (PSA) and the parish's Family Ministry is excited to bring you Trunk or Treat (rain or shine)! Families are welcome to host a trunk for handing out treats and/or bring the whole family for an evening of wholesome, safe fun! P
On nowTue, Oct 27Vista Community Church, Dublin
Come show off those costumes at this free community event! Trunk or Treat will be at the NW HUB parking lot on Tuesday, October 27 from 5-7pm. There is no RSVP needed for this rain or shine event! There will be games, food (cash donations accepted), co
Games & bounce houses
On nowTue, Oct 27490 E. Main st, Newark
Petting zoo free buckets for the kids until supply is gone!
On nowTue, Oct 27853 Village Creek Dr Bexley OH 43209
Culture People You annual free community trunk or treat! Come out for a safe evening of free candy, music and friendly frights!
On now
Wed, Oct 28185 Island rd Circleville Ohio
We would like to invite our animal loving community members to dress up, grab your candy bags, and join CAHS for our first annual Trunk or Treat event! When: October 28th (5pm-7pm) Where: 185 Island Rd Circleville For the health and safety of the anim
Wed, Oct 282879 Johnstown Road
Join us October 29 for Trunk or Treat! It’s family-friendly, accessible and big fun for all ages. 🍬Wednesday, Oct. 28 🍬Franklin County DD, 2879 Johnstown Rd. 🍬4:30-5:30 p.m., set up/decorate 🍬5:30-7:00 p.m., trunk or treat 🍬Questions? 614-342-5984 or ryan
Wed, Oct 286743 Bale Kenyon Rd, Lewis Center
Trunk or Treat is scheduled for October 28, 2026 from 5:30-7:00pm at Freedom Trail Elementary! Trunk sign ups will go live on PT Board on October 1st! CANDY DONATIONS can be sent in with students or donated to the front office!
Wed, Oct 28Village Idiot
Get into the Halloween spirit with pumpkin carving, cold drinks, and good times at The Village Idiot! All ages welcome. Pumpkin Carving at The Village Idiot! We're getting
Free
Wed, Oct 284050 Radnor Road
Bring the whole family and join us for a fun evening at Grace Community Fellowship! Our Trunk or Treat is “Creation to the Cross: A Journey Through God’s Amazing Story.” As families make their way through the trunks, they’ll journey through God’s story—f
Wed, Oct 28665 Linnville Rd, Heath
Bring out the entire family for this Family-Friendly Trunk or Treat! There will be snacks, warm drinks, lots of candy and fun activities! This is a FREE community event.
Thu, Oct 295220 North High Street, Riverlea
It’s the spookiest time of year again, and we are thrilled to be hosting another Trunk-or-Treat here at The Ohio State School for the Blind! We hope you’ll join us on Thursday, October 29th, from 6–9 p.m. for an opening performance by our marching band,
Live music
Thu, Oct 29625 Garfield Avenue, Lancaster
🌊 Adventure Beneath the Blue 🐠 An Under-the-Sea Family Experience Dive into an evening of candy, costumes, and community at Connexion! Bring the whole family for an under-the-sea adventure featuring indoor candy stops and outdoor trunk-or-treat fun. 🐙🍬
Fri, Oct 301345 Automall pkwy, Galloway
Car show including trunk or treat! Face painting, Photo Booth, OhChurros food truck, live music, games & prizes. A great time for kids and families, join us!
Games & bounce housesFood trucks
Fri, Oct 30Reeb-Hosack
📣 Join us!! 📣 🎃 TRUNK OR TREAT & A MOVIE 📅 Friday, October 30, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 52 Reeb Ave, Columbus, OH 43207 🍬 Get ready for food, fun, candy, and a movie night! ❤️ Spread the word, and invite your family and friends! We can’t wait to see you! #
Fri, Oct 30140 Morris Rd, Circleville
Join us for an evening of Halloween fun! Bring your family and celebrate the season with a safe and festive trunk-or-treat experience at the Adena Health Circleville Health Center. Dress up in your favorite costume, collect treats, and enjoy an evening w
Food trucks
Fri, Oct 30Cross Creek, Hilliard
Join us for our JW Trunk or Treat on Friday October 30th from 6-7:30! Register using the link below.
Sat, Oct 318600 High Street, Lewis Center
Join Nissan/North for Classics & Candy—a car show AND trunk-or-treat rolled into one! It’s happening Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10 AM–1 PM at 8600 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43235. We’re excited to welcome the ZROC Club as our special gues
Food trucks
Sat, Oct 313820 Parkway Ln, Hilliard
🎃🚗 OUR TRUNKS ARE LOADED… WITH TREATS! 🍬👻 Join us at Buckeye Nissan of Hilliard for our TRUNK OR TREAT! 🎃 We're throwing a FREE, family-friendly event to celebrate the people who mean the most to us — our amazing customers, friends, family, and communit
Sat, Oct 31Reynoldsburg Church Of Christ
🍁✨ You’re Invited! ✨🍁 Join us for the Reynoldsburg Church of Christ Fall Festival 🎉 📅 Saturday, October 31st ⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 Reynoldsburg Church of Christ Bring the whole family for an afternoon packed with: 🎃 Trunk-or-Treat 🍔 Delicious Food 🎨 Cr
Sat, Oct 314250 Morse Crossing, Gahanna
Join us for Trunks, Treats & Tailgates! 🎃🍬 We're bringing decorated vehicles, trunk-or-treating, college football games, costumes, and family-friendly fun to the Germain Luxury Collection at Easton. Bring the family, dress up in your Halloween costu
Games & bounce houses
Sat, Oct 313930 S High St
Our BIGGEST Halloween event is BACK! 🏍️🍬 Bring the whole family for an afternoon of motorcycles, candy, costumes, music, contests, and spooky fun! 🍬 TRUNK OR TREAT — 12 PM - 3 PM Decorated motorcycles & cars loaded with candy! Want to participate an
Sat, Oct 31Blacklick Plaza General Store, Reynoldsburg
🏍️🎃 ROLLINON3 COLUMBUS 🎃🏍️ RO3 Columbus is proud to be partnering with 614 Us for their Trunk or Treat event! We would love for our members, families, and supporters to come out, show love, and support this great community event. Bring the kids, bring t
Sat, Oct 31Blacklick Plaza, reynoldburg
Trunk or Treat event featuring candy, treats, community resources, and a fun bounce house experience for children and families. Bring the whole family to 614us Trunk or Treat </stron
Free – $6.14Games & bounce houses
Sat, Oct 31Columbia Heights United Methodist Church, Galloway Road, Galloway, OH, USA
Costumes Candy Chili Cookoff An event for neighborhood children
Sat, Oct 31428 East Main Street
🎃TRUNK OF TREAT IS COMING! Mt. Olivet Baptist Church is excited to invite our youth and families to an afternoon of fun, food, games, fellowship, and MORE! 📅 Saturday, October 31th�⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM�📍 Mt. Olivet Baptist Church�MOBC Youth Ministry Co
Games & bounce houses
Sat, Oct 31492 Williams Rd
Bring the kids and the entire family! There will be cool decorated cars, lots of candy, games to play, bounce house, cookies, and punch. Make plans to come on out and have a great time connecting with each other as well as giving out some love to our chi
Trunk contestGames & bounce houses
Sat, Oct 314141 Maize Road, Riverlea
We're doing Trunk and Treat this year with some new, fall-themed activities that your whole family will enjoy! This event is open to everyone in the community, so please invite family and friends! 今年我們將舉辦「後車廂派糖夜」活動，並新增一些秋季主題活動，相信您的全家都會喜歡！本次活動對社區所有居民開放，歡
Sat, Oct 31Families First Cremation and Funeral at Edwards
Come one, come all! Trunk or Treat, Haunted Trolley, Spooky Storytelling, Tarot Cards, Harvest Themed Games, and More! We need your trunk. Interested in decorating your trunk and passing out goodies? Please reach out!
Games & bounce houses
Sun, Nov 14185 Parsons Ave
Join us for our annual Trunk-or-Treat. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors-young and old, to collect candy. Make plans to attend!
Everything to decorate your trunk, fill the candy bowl and dress the kids — from monster-mouth kits and string lights to bulk Halloween candy and costumes. Check delivery dates before you order.
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Trunk decoration kitMonster mouth, teeth and googly eyesShop on Amazon 
Orange string lightsBattery-powered, no outlet neededShop on Amazon 
Stretchy cobwebsSpiders included, for every cornerShop on Amazon 
Light-up jack-o'-lanternsLED, safe around kidsShop on Amazon 
Bulk candy variety packIndividually wrapped, enough for a lineShop on Amazon 
Glow-stick braceletsA candy-free treat that lights them upShop on Amazon 
Teal pumpkin bucketNon-food treats for kids with allergiesShop on Amazon 
Jack-o'-lantern bucketThe classic, for collectingShop on Amazon 
Dinosaur costumePlush and hooded, warm for an evening outShop on Amazon 
Cauldron candy bowlFor the front edge of the trunkShop on Amazon 
Witch hatSoft and floppy, for little headsShop on Amazon 
Fri, Oct 30175 West 3rd Street, Mansfield
Fri, Oct 3036 North Park Place, Newark
Sat, Oct 31Russells Point Municipal Building
Sat, Oct 316 Lockville Rd, Pickerington
What kids are wearing this year, and how to dress for an evening in a car park.
SuperheroSpider-Man topped the list for kids: 2.3 million of them.
PrincessA classic that never leaves the top five.
WitchThe hat does most of the work. Add a broom for the photos.
GhostOne sheet, two eye holes, done in ten minutes.
Pop-star demon hunterThis year's breakout, thanks to KPop Demon Hunters.DinosaurPlush and hooded: the warmest costume in the car park.Costume rankings: National Retail Federation, 2025 Halloween survey.
Since the 1990s
Churches started it. Parents wanted a Halloween with less gore, fewer strangers and no crossing busy roads in the dark, so congregations parked in a circle, opened their boots and handed out candy from the back. In car-dependent suburbs it simply worked better than a street of houses far apart — and a flat car park suits children with allergies, wheelchairs and strollers too.
Trunk or treat events in Columbus run from Oct 27 to Nov 1, 2026: 34 events.
Yes: 20 events are on for Oct 30 – Nov 1, including MAZDAWEEN-TRUNK OR TREAT, Trunk-or-Treat Community Event and TRUNK or TREAT & A MOVIE at Reeb-Hosack. Another 6 events are on nearby.
Yes: 2 of the 34 listed are free, including Pumpkin Carving at The Village Idiot | Halloween 2026 and 614Us presents Trunk or Treat 2026 at Blacklick Plaza. Most trunk or treats are free to walk into.
Yes: 6 more events are listed within reach of Columbus, in Xenia, Mansfield, Newark and Mount Gilead and more. The soonest is Xenia Food Truck Rally 4th Annual Trunk Or Treat Event in Xenia, on Fri, Oct 30.
At 34 venues, including Vista Community Church, Newark, Ohio, Village Idiot and Reeb-Hosack. Most take place in the car park of a church, school, library or community centre.
The most popular on AllEvents right now are Trunk-or-Treat Community Event (Fri, Oct 30), Moto Boutique Trunk or Treat (Sat, Oct 31) and 2nd Annual TRUNK OR TREAT at Gregg-Crites Octagon House (Sat, Oct 31).
Start times run from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Most begin around dusk, so the decorated trunks are lit when the children arrive, and last two or three hours.
A Halloween event where children go from car to car instead of door to door. Families park in one place — usually a church, school or community car park — open their boots, decorate them, and hand out candy from the back. It began at American churches in the 1990s as a safer, more contained alternative to trick-or-treating, and most now add a costume parade, games or a best-decorated-trunk contest.
Their costume, a treat bucket or bag, and something that glows — a glow stick or a small torch — because most events run after dark. Comfortable shoes help: a big car park is a lot of walking.
Pick a theme and fill the open boot with it. Monster mouths, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, outer space and under the sea are the favourites. Battery string lights matter most, since a car park has no sockets; then a backdrop, cobwebs or props, and a bowl of candy at the front edge.
Many are. Look for a teal pumpkin: it is the sign of a trunk handing out non-food treats such as glow sticks, stickers and small toys, part of the Teal Pumpkin Project for children with food allergies.
