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

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Trunk or treat events in Lansing

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Sun, Oct 25Zap Zone XL

Free Trunk Or Treat at Zap Zone XL | Zap Zone XL Lansing

Get ready for a spooky good time at Zap Zone XL’s annual Trunk or Treat! Get ready for a spooky good time at Zap Zone XL’s annual Trunk or Treat! πŸŽƒπŸ‘» Join us on October 25 from 10AM–1PM for a FREE Trun

10:00 AM

Free – $9.31

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Sun, Oct 251815 E High Street, Jackson

HBA Trunk or Treat & Touch a Truck

HBA Trunk or Treat & Touch a Truck – FREE Community Event! Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of Halloween fun, candy and BIG trucks at the HBA’s Trunk or Treat & Touch a Truck! Join us Sunday, October 25 from 1:00–3:00 PM for this FREE

1:00 PM

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Sun, Oct 25528 N Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

Annual Trunk or Treat

Costumes, treats, and no tricks!

1:00 PM

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Sun, Oct 252780 Haslett Rd

Trunk-or-Treat

Come celebrate Halloween with a free Trunk-or-Treat! We'll have a parking lot full of cars for kids to trick-or-treat at along with family-friendly games and activities!

2:00 PM

Games & bounce houses

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Sun, Oct 255485 W Lowe Road, St Johns

Trunk N Treat!

Come join us for a FREE community Trunk N Treat! Bring the kids and enjoy a fun afternoon filled with: 🍬 Trunks passing out candy 🚜 Hayride 🎨 Face painting βœ‚οΈ Crafts 🍿 Snacks & drinks πŸŽƒ And lots of fall fun! In the event of rain the event will be mo

2:00 PM

HayrideGames & bounce houses

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Sun, Oct 25Okemos Community Church, Okemos Road, Okemos, MI, USA

Trunk or Treat at Okemos Community Church

Get your costumes ready and join us for some candy-filled fun! Kids of all ages are invited to collect candy, treats, and free books. Plus, enjoy some bouncing fun on two inflatables!

4:00 PM

Games & bounce houses

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Sun, Oct 2510624 S State Rd, Morrice

Trunk or Treat 2026

Trunk or Treat at Wildfire Ministries and Prayer Center! Join us for a fun afternoon of family-friendly fall festivities filled with GAMES, TREATS, CANDY, HAYRIDES β€” and HOT HOMEMADE SOUP! Event is FREE! Note: We will move to the onsite gym if bad weat

4:00 PM

HayrideGames & bounce houses

Wed, Oct 28128 W Ganson St, Jackson

Halloween Town Trunk or Treat

Join us for a howling good time at Keeley Park! πŸŒ–πŸ§™ Our annual Halloween Town Trunk-or-Treat is back and spookier than ever!πŸ‘»πŸ’€ Bring your family and friends for a night of tricks, treats, and community fun! Free event for all!πŸ¬πŸŽƒ Businesses can sign up for

5:00 PM

Wed, Oct 281514 Daniel Rd., Jackson

Trunk or Treat at Sullivan's

πŸŽƒπŸ‘» TRUNK OR TREAT AT SULLIVAN’S! πŸ‘»πŸŽƒ Join us Wednesday, October 28th for a night of Halloween fun! πŸŽƒπŸ¬ πŸš— **Trunk Set-Up: 5 PM** 🍭 **Trunk or Treat: 6–8 PM** πŸ† **Kids Costume Contest: 7 PM** 🚨 WE NEED TRUNK SPONSORS! 🚨 We have limited spots available for

6:00 PM

Costume contest

Thu, Oct 29Bath Farmers Market

Halloween Bakehouse Pop up

Headed over to the Bath Trunk or Treat? Swing through the farmers market first and visit me for some SPOOKY sweet treats! I'll have brownies, cookies, oatmeal SCREAM piesπŸ‘€ Can't wait to see you!

3:00 PM

Thu, Oct 298800 Monroe Rd, Durand

Trunk or Treat!

πŸŽƒ Trunk or Treat at The Lodge of Durand! πŸŽƒ Mark your calendars! Join us for an evening of spooky fun at our annual Trunk or Treat event on Thursday, October 29th, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Bring the whole family out for a safe, fun, and festive Halloween

5:00 PM

Trunk or treat decorations, candy and costume ideas

Everything to decorate your trunk, fill the candy bowl and dress the kids β€” 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 Lansing

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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 β€” 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 β€” 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 Lansing: the basics

When are trunk or treat events in Lansing in 2026?

Trunk or treat events in Lansing run from Oct 25 to Oct 31, 2026: 31 events. The busiest weekend is Oct 30 – Nov 1, with 25 events.

Is there a trunk or treat in Lansing this weekend?

Yes: 7 events are on for Oct 25, including Free Trunk Or Treat at Zap Zone XL | Zap Zone XL Lansing, HBA Trunk or Treat & Touch a Truck and Annual Trunk or Treat. Another 2 events are on nearby.

Are there free trunk or treat events in Lansing?

Yes: 3 of the 31 listed are free, including Free Trunk Or Treat at Zap Zone XL | Zap Zone XL Lansing, Halloween Craft & Vendor Show + Trunk or Treat and Chili Cook-Off and Trunk or Treat at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Most trunk or treats are free to walk into.

Is there a trunk or treat near Lansing?

Yes: 5 more events are listed within reach of Lansing, in Walled Lake, Highland, Grand Rapids and Waterford and more. The soonest is Walled Lake Trunk or Treat 2026 in Walled Lake, on Sun, Oct 25.

Where are trunk or treats held in Lansing?

At 31 venues, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2 dates), Zap Zone XL, Okemos Community Church, Okemos Road, Okemos, MI, USA and Bath Farmers Market. Most take place in the car park of a church, school, library or community centre.

What are the best trunk or treat events in Lansing?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Trunk or Treat at The Fledge! (Sat, Oct 31), Halloween Craft & Vendor Show + Trunk or Treat (Fri, Oct 30) and Final Market Day & Trunk-or-Treat (Sat, Oct 31).

What time do trunk or treats start in Lansing?

Start times run from 9:00 AM to 6:00 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 β€” usually a church, school or community car park β€” 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 β€” a glow stick or a small torch β€” 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.