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Trunk or TreatEvents in Garland 2026

Celebrate Halloween 2026 with the best Trunk or Treat events in Garland. 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 Garland.

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Trunk or treat events in Garland

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Oct 12โ€“31New Vida Church of God, Dallas20 days

Oak Cliff Pumpkin Patch

Admission is FREE! Come bring your family to check out some pumpkins, play games, and more! Pumpkins start at just $1! Oak Cliff Pumpkin Patch Join us for our 3rd Annual Oak Cliff Pumpkin Patch!

12:00 PM

FreeGames & bounce houses

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Mon, Oct 26940 N. Highway 287, Mansfield

Trunk or Treat

Join us for our Trunk or Treat event here in Mansfield! Monday, October 26 from 5-8PM ๐ŸŽƒ First 200 trunk or treaters will receive a free kid's meal for their next visit to Texas Roadhouse and a goodie bag! ๐ŸŽจFace Painting ๐ŸŽˆBalloon Twist ๐Ÿ“ธ360 Photo Booth ๐Ÿ’™M

5:00 PM

Games & bounce houses

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Mon, Oct 26Texas Roadhouse (Mansfield, TX - 940 N. Highway 287)

Community Trunk-or-Treat: Texas Roadhouse + CENTURY 21 Judge Fite

๐ŸŽƒ Come See Us at the Texas Roadhouse Mansfield Trunk-or-Treat! ๐ŸŽƒ The CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company Mansfield office is excited to be participating in the Texas Roadhouse Mansfield Community Trunk-or-Treat, and weโ€™d love for you to come see us! Weโ€™re bri

5:00 PM

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Mon, Oct 26Dubiski Career High School, Grand Prairie

GPISD Trunk or Treat

Be sure to add this to your calendar! On Monday, October 26, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Grand Prairie ISD is hosting its first Trunk or Treat ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿซ at Dubiski Career High School. All campuses will be set up on the north side of the building, handing out

6:00 PM

Tue, Oct 27Semones Family YMCA (Town North), Dallas

Y-toberfest at Semones Family YMCA

Join us for our Y-Toberfest! Enjoy an evening of fall fun, family activities, and community at the Semones Family YMCA! Y-Tober Fest Activities - Free and Open to the community! Trunk-or-Tr

5:00 PM

Free

Tue, Oct 27Get directions 2500 Memorial Blvd., Mesquite, TX, United States, Texas 75149

Halloween Bash

Families throughout the West Mesquite High School feeder pattern are invited to join us for a night of food, games, candy and Halloween fun! Hosted by WMHS Student Council, our Halloween Bash will feature a Trunk or Treat with decorated trunks hosted by

5:30 PM

Trunk contestGames & bounce houses

Tue, Oct 273750 State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie

๐ŸŽƒ Trunk or Treat! ๐ŸŽƒ

Whoโ€™s ready for a night full of frightful fun this Halloween? ๐Ÿ‘ป Join us on Tuesday, October 28th from 6pm - 8pm for our Trunk or Treat extravaganza! Weโ€™re bringing you an evening packed with vendors, cool rides, games, and loads of candy to satisfy your

6:00 PM

Games & bounce houses

Wed, Oct 285012 N President George Bush Hwy

Texas Roadhouse Garland, Tx Trunk or Treat

Join us Wednesday, October 28, from 3pm - 7pm and enjoy fun, festive decorations, and community spirit! What to expect: ๐ŸŽƒDress in your spookiest costume ๐Ÿ†Vote on your favorite decorated trunk ๐Ÿ’•Shop our local vendor market ๐Ÿš’Meet Garland Firefighters and P

3:00 PM

Trunk contest

Wed, Oct 282401 N Bell Ave, Denton

Gateway United Baptist Church Trunk or Treat

Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat! โœจ๏ธFree and open to the community.โœจ๏ธ Join us for LOTS of candy๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿซ, FREE hotdogs ๐ŸŒญ, and TONS of fun! ๐ŸŽŠ๐ŸŽ‰

5:30 PM

Wed, Oct 28500 W McDonwell School Rd, Colleyville

Keller and Southlake Harvest Festival

Bring your family and friends for a fun evening of Trunk or Treat and a Chili Cookoff. Join us for the Keller and Southlake Harvest Festival on Wednesday, October 28, from 6:00โ€“8:00 PM at The Church of Jesu

6:00 PM

Free

Wed, Oct 285944 Franklin Branch Rd, Mckinney

Community Fall Fest

Bring the whole family for our annual Fall Fest! Enjoy an evening of food, crafts, games, pumpkin painting, trunk-or-treat and more! This is a FREE event open to the community! *It helps us if you click "going" on this event so we can plan on the amou

6:00 PM

Games & bounce houses

Wed, Oct 281902 State Highway 66

HOWL-O-WEEN IN THE WOODS

๐ŸŽƒ HOWL-O-WEEN IN THE WOODS ๐Ÿพ For the first time ever, the Garland Animal Shelter & Adoption Center is taking Halloween INTO THE WOODS! ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ‘ป Join us for Howl-O-Ween in the Woods, a FREE family-friendly Trunk-or-Treat adventure happening in the wooded a

6:00 PM

Food trucks

Trunk or treat decorations, candy and costume ideas

Everything to decorate your trunk, fill the candy bowl and dress the kids โ€” from monster-mouth kits and string lights to bulk Halloween candy and costumes. Check delivery dates before you order.

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More to do around Garland

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Costume corner

What kids are wearing this year, and how to dress for an evening in a car park.

What kids are wearing

  • No. 1SuperheroSpider-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.
  • NewPop-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.

Dress for a car park in late October

  • Layer underneathMost start around dusk, and it cools fast. A long-sleeve top and leggings under the costume beat a coat over it.
  • Wear real shoesA big car park is a lot of walking. Trainers under a long skirt or a dinosaur tail will not show.
  • Glow, so drivers see youCars still move around the edges. A glow-stick bracelet or a strip of reflective tape on the bucket costs nothing.
  • Face paint over masksPaint lets them see the step down from the curb, and eat the candy on the spot. Masks usually come off by the third car.

Why trick or treat moved into the car park

A 1990s station wagon with its tailgate open outside a small white church, children in costume walking up to it

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 โ€” and a flat car park suits children with allergies, wheelchairs and strollers too.

  1. Early 1990sThe first trunk or treats appear at church fall festivals, as a gentler alternative to door-to-door.
  2. 1994A Baptist congregation in Alabama holds one โ€” the earliest specific year on record.
  3. Early 2000sChurches across the South add it to their calendars, then malls and schools follow.
  4. TodayCar parks across suburbia fill up, and decorating the trunk has become a contest of its own.

Trunk or treat in Garland: the basics

When are trunk or treat events in Garland in 2026?

Trunk or treat events in Garland run from Oct 12 to Oct 31, 2026: 100 events. The busiest weekend is Oct 30 โ€“ Nov 1, with 99 events.

Is there a trunk or treat in Garland this weekend?

Yes: 62 events are on for Oct 30 โ€“ Nov 1, including Oak Cliff Pumpkin Patch at New Vida Church of God, Fall Festival and Monsters & Movies 2026 (Halloween Event) at Cinemark Dallas XD and IMAX. Another 3 events are on nearby.

Are there free trunk or treat events in Garland?

Yes: 29 of the 100 listed are free, including Oak Cliff Pumpkin Patch at New Vida Church of God, Y-toberfest at Semones Family YMCA at Semones Family YMCA (Town North) and Keller and Southlake Harvest Festival. Most trunk or treats are free to walk into.

Is there a trunk or treat near Garland?

Yes: 4 more events are listed within reach of Garland, in Gainesville, Fort Worth and Plano. The soonest is Frankie Fright Express 2026 in Gainesville, on Oct 27โ€“29.

Where are trunk or treats held in Garland?

At 96 venues, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (5 dates), New Vida Church of God, Texas Roadhouse (Mansfield, TX - 940 N. Highway 287) and Dubiski Career High School. Most take place in the car park of a church, school, library or community centre.

What are the best trunk or treat events in Garland?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Boo on Ballard 2026 in Historic Downtown Wylie (Thu, Oct 29), Texas Harley-Davidson's Annual TRUNK OR TREAT! (Sat, Oct 31) and Trunk or Treat at Sky Zone! (Thu, Oct 29).

What time do trunk or treats start in Garland?

Start times run from 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Most begin around dusk, so the decorated trunks are lit when the children arrive, and last two or three hours.

What is a trunk or treat?

A Halloween event where children go from car to car instead of door to door. Families park in one place โ€” usually a church, school or community car park โ€” 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.

What should kids bring to a trunk or treat?

Their costume, a treat bucket or bag, and something that glows โ€” a glow stick or a small torch โ€” because most events run after dark. Comfortable shoes help: a big car park is a lot of walking.

How do you decorate a trunk for trunk or treat?

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.

Are trunk or treats safe for kids with food allergies?

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.