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Trunk or TreatEvents in Monticello 2026

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

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Trunk or treat events in Monticello

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Fri, Oct 23Grand Exteriors, Blaine

Trunk or Treat- Free Family Event

Join us at Grand Exteriors for an evening of family fun and festivities! Come join us for an unforgettable evening of treats and spooky excitement at the Trunk or Treat Family Bash! Hosted at Grand Exterior

5:00 PM

Free

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Fri, Oct 23Grand Exteriors, Circle Pines

Trunk or Treat Family Bash at Grand Exteriors with LEAD Network Pro

Come join us for an unforgettable evening of treats and spooky excitement at the Trunk or Treat Family Bash! Hosted at Grand Exteriors in collaboration with LEAD Network Professionals and All Things Social, this event is designed to bring the Blaine commu

5:00 PM

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Fri, Oct 232900 W. 44th Street, Minneapolis

Trunk-or-Treat in Linden Hills

Join us for Trunk-or-Treat at Carondelet, a Halloween tradition, where costumed kiddos collect candy from the decorated trunks of cars. This is a FREE event open to the public! How it Works: Gathering Participants go to a designated location (Carondel

5:30 PM

Trunk contest

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Fri, Oct 239185 Lexington Ave N, Circle Pines

Trunk-or-Treat at OSLC!

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿฌ Trunk-or-Treat at OSLC! ๐Ÿฌ๐ŸŽƒ ๐Ÿ“… Friday, October 23 | ๐Ÿ•  5:30โ€“7:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ Our Saviorโ€™s Lutheran Church Parking Lot Join us for a safe, family-friendly Halloween event thatโ€™s all about fun, community, and candy! ๐Ÿ‘ป Whatโ€™s Trunk-or-Treat? Instead of going door

5:30 PM

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Fri, Oct 23Anoka County Fair

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๐ŸŽƒ Compass Trunk or Treat ๐Ÿ‘ป Put on your costume, grab a treat bag, and join us for a fun night at the Anoka County Fairgrounds! Walk the route of decorated trunks, collect plenty of candy and treats, and finish with a walk through our Wonka Experience. Th

6:00 PM

Trunk contest

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Fri, Oct 239931 Foley Blvd NW, Blaine

Trunk or Treat

We invite your family to join us at our annual Trunk or Treat! Come enjoy candy, cider, popcorn, games and more! Cars will be decorated with various themes and/or festive decor and handing out candy and other treats. Open to the community! Dress up and br

6:00 PM

Games & bounce houses

Sat, Oct 2411800 95th Ave N, Maple Grove

๐ŸŽƒ๐ŸšŒ 4th Annual Halloween Bus Bash ๐ŸšŒ๐ŸŽƒ

๐ŸŽƒ๐ŸšŒ Join us for our 4th Annual Halloween Bus Bash! ๐ŸšŒ๐ŸŽƒ Northstar Bus Lines and American Student Transportation invite families from our community to enjoy a fun-filled Halloween Trunk or Treat celebration! ๐Ÿ“… Saturday, October 24, 2026 โฐ 10:00 a.m.โ€“2:00 p.

10:00 AM

Food trucks

Sat, Oct 2417345 Notre Dame St NE, Forest Lake

Trunk or Treat

Join us in our parking lot to kick off Halloween festivities! Walk our volunteer decorated trunks and get a few treats. Donโ€™t forget a costume! PLUS bring a donation of a new hygiene item to support our local Community Closet. A sign up link to host a

10:00 AM

Trunk contest

Sat, Oct 2410160 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids

The Great Candy Crawl at NAF

Join us for New American Funding's Great Candy Crawl, we'll have a Trunk or Treat, games & food! *You must RSVP for a complimentary pumpkins Join us for The Great Candy Crawl at our Coon Rapid's New Ame

10:00 AM

FreeGames & bounce houses

Sat, Oct 24713 S Cedar St

Trunk Or Treat

Bring the kids for breakfast and stay for the fun! Dress up in your costume and enjoy the spooky fun!

10:00 AM

Sat, Oct 24479 Meeker Ave E Eden Valley MN

Eden Valley Trunk or Treat

2nd Annual Trunk or Treat at Plymouth Industries parking lot. Saturday October 24th from 10 to Noon!! local organizations and business please contact Jena to reserve a spot!! her contact is on the vendor flyer! not posting on this description to prevent

10:00 AM

Sat, Oct 246589 Laketowne Place, Albertville

Trunk or Treat at Millennium Dance Company

Join us for a morning of Halloween fun right outside Millennium Dance Company! Come dressed in costume, bring your treat bag, and make your way through our decked-out trunks filled with goodies from MDC teams and local STMA businesses! ๐Ÿ“… Saturday, Octobe

10:00 AM

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 Monticello

More trunk or treat events nearby

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 Monticello: the basics

When are trunk or treat events in Monticello in 2026?

Trunk or treat events in Monticello run from Oct 23 to Oct 31, 2026: 92 events. The busiest weekend is Oct 23 โ€“ Oct 25, with 53 events.

Is there a trunk or treat in Monticello this weekend?

Yes: 53 events are on for Oct 23 โ€“ Oct 25, including Trunk or Treat- Free Family Event at Grand Exteriors, Trunk or Treat Family Bash at Grand Exteriors with LEAD Network Pro and Trunk-or-Treat in Linden Hills. Another 2 events are on nearby.

Are there free trunk or treat events in Monticello?

Yes: 5 of the 92 listed are free, including Trunk or Treat- Free Family Event at Grand Exteriors, The Great Candy Crawl at NAF and Trunk or Treat at Coon Rapids Square Mall. Most trunk or treats are free to walk into.

Is there a trunk or treat near Monticello?

Yes: 5 more events are listed within reach of Monticello, in North St Paul, Hugo, Minneapolis and Stillwater and more. The soonest is Trunk or Treat at White Bear Mitsubishi in North St Paul, on Sat, Oct 24.

Where are trunk or treats held in Monticello?

At 89 venues, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (3 dates), Grand Exteriors (2 dates), Loring Park (2 dates) and Anoka County Fair. Most take place in the car park of a church, school, library or community centre.

What are the best trunk or treat events in Monticello?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Twin Cities Pride Trunk or Treat at Loring Park (Sun, Oct 25), Police Department Open House & Halloween Family Fun Night at Brooklyn Park City Police Department (Thu, Oct 29) and Trunk or Treat at Coon Rapids Square Mall (Sat, Oct 24).

What time do trunk or treats start in Monticello?

Start times run from 4:30 AM to 6:30 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.