10 Easy & Creative DIY Trunk-or-Treat Ideas

Find the perfect trunk-or-treat theme for your car this Halloween!

If you’re participating in a trunk-or-treating event this Halloween, you don’t want to show up in just a plain, boring car.

Instead, get in the Halloween spirit, and deck up your vehicle for the occasion! Having a themed car decoration will make trunk-or-treating even more fun and memorable for the whole family!

And remember, costumes aren’t just for kids! If you really want to go all out this year, wear a Halloween costume to match your car’s theme.

There are tons of themes out there to choose from, and some are harder to execute than others. That’s why Blain’s Farm & Fleet is here to show you 10 easy and creative trunk-or-treat ideas!

1. Camping Theme

This first idea from Jeannie Marie & Company is perfect for outdoor lovers! Plus, it uses plenty of things you probably already have at home.

You’ll need a tent, which you can either put inside your car trunk or on the ground next to your car, depending on how big it is.

Then, build a fake bon fire pit with sticks and logs from around your yard and orange-colored paper. Add some folding lawn chairs, and you’re done!

2. Mummy Theme

If you’re looking for a super simple and affordable trunk-or-treat decoration idea, this mummy one from The Cards We Drew is perfect.

All you really need is paper and paint for the eyes and something white to drape around the car for the body of the mummy.

They recommend using thick toilet paper. But you could also use paper towels or a plain bedsheet.

3. Hayride Theme

This hayride idea from Delish is especially good for those that own pickup trucks. Plus, it’s great if you want to stick with a fall theme.

Just line your truck bed or trunk with haybales, pumpkins, mums, and whatever other fall décor you’d like.

To match your costume to this one, we recommend dressing as a scarecrow!

4. Barbie Theme

If your car doesn’t have a very big trunk, give this Barbie theme from Good Housekeeping a try! You won’t need to do anything to your car. Instead, you’ll just be creating a life-size Barbie box!

Use wood or cardboard to construct the box. Then, spray paint it with hot pink paint, and add whatever lettering and designs you’d like!

For an even more realistic-looking box, add plastic wrap to the front.

And of course, you can’t do this theme without dressing as Barbie or Ken!

5. Graveyard Theme

This option from Tip Junkie is great, if you’d rather take a spooky approach. Use decorative headstones to line the inside of your trunk or the ground in front of your vehicle.

Then, drape decorative cobwebs across the back of your car. And add any other other creepy Halloween decorations, such as spiders and skulls, that you can find!

6. Boating Theme

If you have a boat and really want to wow the trunk-or-treaters, try out this idea from Parade. Rather than handing out candy from your car like everyone else, use your boat!

Go all out with the boating theme by including fishing poles, nets, and a cooler.

To make it extra fun, use the cooler as your candy bowl!

7. Farm Theme

If your kids love animals, consider this farm theme from HGTV. Construct the front of a barn out of cardboard or wood. Then, paint it red.

Add haybales, chicken wire, and whatever else you’d like to give it that rustic, farm feel. You can use stuffed animals for the farm animals. Or dress your dog up as a cow or other barnyard animal!

8. Frog Theme

If you need a simple and affordable idea, this frog theme from C.R.A.F.T. is a great choice! The main thing you’ll need is a green tarp.

Just cover your car with the tarp. Then, use some cardboard for the eyes. Grab a red blanket or tarp for the tongue, and you’re good to go!

9. Candy Land Theme

Since you’ll already be handing out candy, why not go all-in on the sweets theme? This idea from DIY Inspired transforms your car into the Candy Land game.

All you have to do is make a colorful, windy path that goes from the parking lot into the trunk of you car. If you want to get really crafty, you can make large lollipop decorations.

Otherwise, just deck the rest of your trunk out in all your favorite candies.

10. Hunting Theme

While you wait for hunting season to begin, put your hunting supplies to use with this trunk-or-treat idea from Tip Junkie.

Use camouflage tarps or blankets to line your trunk. Add animal hides, antlers, logs, and any other woodsy elements you can find.

And of course, this also gives you an excuse to wear your warm hunting clothes if it’s cold outside!

For more fun Halloween ideas, visit our Holiday Blog.