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Trunk-or-treat events allow people to decorate car trunks and hand out treats in a safe environment.
Trunk-or-treat events are the new big Halloween rage. If you're unfamiliar with the concept, trunk-or-treating is like trick-or-treating, only kids go from car-to-car instead of door-to-door.
Trunk-or-treat events are often held by churches or community organizations. These events focus on costume and decorating fun that do not involve the scarier aspects of Halloween.
In the past few years, trunk-or-treating has become a better Halloween option for many parents. Families enjoy the safety of the event (most events require registration for those handing out treats) and appreciate the "non-scary" aspect for their little ones.
If this is the kind of family-oriented Halloween event you're looking for, check out some of these trunk-or-treat sites around the Detroit metro and Blue Water area:
Friday, October 30th, 6 - 8: 30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 45160 VanDyke Ave., Utica. Festivities include trick-or-treating in the parking lot followed by a kid friendly dinner, sundae bar, and carnival games. Children are encouraged to wear non-scary costumes. For more information, call (586) 731-4490.
Saturday, October 31st, 2 - 4 p.m., The Village of Rochester Hills Shopping Center, 104 N. Adams, Rochester. Collect treats from cars parked around Festival park. There will also be free snacks, activities, and prizes for both best costume and best decorated car. For more information, call (248) 375-9451
Saturday, October 31st, 6 - 8 p.m., Crossroads Community Church, 3631 King Rd., China. There will be 60 cars set up as candy stations, free food, fun, a prayer tent and nothing scary! For more information, call (810) 329-5221.
Saturday, October 31st, 1 - 3 p.m., Colonial Woods Missionary Church, 3240 Pine Grove Ave., Port Huron. Trick-or-treat, enjoy a stage show, get food from the concession stand or maybe even win a door prize! If you want to decorate your trunk, get there at noon to register. There will be four categories of prizes awarded with winners featured on the church website. Please, no scary costumes or decorations. For more information, call (810) 984-5571.
Family Tip: For trunk-or-treat locations near you, contact your city, county or township. Remember, most of these events don't allow "scary" or "evil" costumes or decorations.
Does your church, community or organization have a trunk-or-treat event this weekend? If so, add the info in the comments below.
Looking for other great Halloween events? There's still time to Boo at the Zoo or take part in a spooktacular Halloween workshop.
Hosting your own Halloween party? Try these mini apple-tizers and the Black Eye Punch.
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