How to Organize a Trunk'n Treat for Halloween

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a suitable venue for the occasion.

   Any available parking lot with good lighting, wide lanes, and lots of room will work.
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   Step 2: Set guidelines for "entries"

   For an event that is friendly to small children and toddlers, scary or loud decorations may not be suitable. ,,, Fishing games.
   
   These can be done with a concealing booth where an assistant attaches a treat to a clothespin when the child drops a line in.
   
   Bowling.
   
   Cheap plastic bowling pins and balls can be bought, lanes marked with masking tape, and a backstop set to stop errant balls.
   
   It takes a lot of work to keep the pins set.
   
   Set up an outdoor projector screen and show some Christian family favourites, such as Prince of Egypt or Veggie Tales.
   
   Cake walks and musical chairs.
   
   Prizes can be assigned to designated seats or "blocks" marked with masking tape along a walking path.
   
   Balloon darts for older kids.
   
   This requires some close supervision, but like fairs and carnivals, kids love to pop balloons with darts, and here, no gambling is involved.
   
   Face painting and other crafts are fun ideas for your Trunk'n Treat. ,,,,,,,,
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   Step 3: that is

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   Step 4: booths or decorated cars

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   Step 5: trucks

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   Step 6: and vans that park in the parking spaces as a part of the activity.

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   Step 7: Recruit volunteers to set up booths

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   Step 8: help with parking

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   Step 9: and supervise group activities.

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    Step 10: Look for entertainers to perform.

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    Step 11: Decide what type of game/booth do you want to prepare Toss games

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    Step 12: like bean bag

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    Step 13: football

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    Step 14: basketball

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    Step 15: and ring toss

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    Step 16: are simple to set up

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    Step 17: require little work to operate

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    Step 18: and give good success rates for participants if set up at the age level.

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    Step 19: Make a list of supplies will you need to prepare your booth.

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    Step 20: Decide if the children win a prize

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    Step 21: or receive candy for participating.

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    Step 22: Make a sign that has a title of your game and explains it.

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    Step 23: Buy enough candy or prizes for the night

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    Step 24: you will probably have 50 kids or more come to your booth.

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    Step 25: Place your candy or prizes in your trunk.

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    Step 26: Decorate your car in a way that will attract the children to your booth.

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    Step 27: Remember to dress up in a kid friendly costume.

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    Step 28: Have fun and get excited!

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