How to Trunk'n Treat
Decide whether you'll use trunks or booths., Choose a theme to decorate the trunk or booth., Have food like hot dogs, burgers, fries, etc., Offer games so that the children can win prizes such as candies, chocolate and little toys., Decide what...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide whether you'll use trunks or booths.
If you're preparing trunks, have families park the cars somewhere safe together in a shape like a circle or rows (aisles). -
Step 2: Choose a theme to decorate the trunk or booth.
Each family can choose a theme for their own trunk booth.
It can be made comfortable for family members to sit around with chairs, beanbags, etc.
Some possible themes include:
A farm Ghosts and spooky creatures A famous musical or musician A pumpkin display A safari A pyjama party A favorite or recent movie Animals Car fan's items Hawaiian theme Favorite book or cartoon characters Chocolate and candy theme A day at the beach, etc. , available for everyone to share.
Perhaps organize some people to be in charge of serving food but have everyone contribute to the food supplied. , Run the games near or at your trunk or booth, or find a central space for everyone to gather near the cars or booths.
Decide what type of game you want to prepare.
They don't need to be elaborate but they should offer a lot of opportunities to win prizes.
Some game ideas include:
Bob for apples The knife and fork chocolate game Musical chairs Tag games, etc. , Do you want the children to win a prize or receive candy? , Have your own children dress in a similar theme if you've chosen a theme for the vehicle or booth. , Get to the place in plenty of time to set up so that cars or booths aren't being set up when children are about. -
Step 3: Have food like hot dogs
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Step 4: burgers
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Step 5: Offer games so that the children can win prizes such as candies
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Step 6: chocolate and little toys.
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Step 7: Decide what supplies you will need to prepare for the game an make a sign that has a title of your game.
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Step 8: Dress up in a child-friendly costume.
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Step 9: Wait for children to show up at your trunk.
Detailed Guide
If you're preparing trunks, have families park the cars somewhere safe together in a shape like a circle or rows (aisles).
Each family can choose a theme for their own trunk booth.
It can be made comfortable for family members to sit around with chairs, beanbags, etc.
Some possible themes include:
A farm Ghosts and spooky creatures A famous musical or musician A pumpkin display A safari A pyjama party A favorite or recent movie Animals Car fan's items Hawaiian theme Favorite book or cartoon characters Chocolate and candy theme A day at the beach, etc. , available for everyone to share.
Perhaps organize some people to be in charge of serving food but have everyone contribute to the food supplied. , Run the games near or at your trunk or booth, or find a central space for everyone to gather near the cars or booths.
Decide what type of game you want to prepare.
They don't need to be elaborate but they should offer a lot of opportunities to win prizes.
Some game ideas include:
Bob for apples The knife and fork chocolate game Musical chairs Tag games, etc. , Do you want the children to win a prize or receive candy? , Have your own children dress in a similar theme if you've chosen a theme for the vehicle or booth. , Get to the place in plenty of time to set up so that cars or booths aren't being set up when children are about.
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