2) 4th Annual Halloween Bark Bash at One Loudoun Photo by Karsten Winegeart / UnsplashĬalling all pet parents and pet parents-to-be! Bark Bash is the place to be this Halloween season, where “treat” takes on a whole new meaning. Otherwise, show up with the kids ready to trunk-or-treat! How to Sign-Up: Crossroads requires advance registration only if you wish to decorate your car and bring candy to pass out (you can do so here). Where: 43454 Crossroads Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147 If you want to pass out candy and are already dreaming up a theme for your trunk, I suggest signing up soon because spots can fill up quickly! Ashburn 1) Trunk or Treat at Crossroads United Methodist Church Photo by Nick Fewings / UnsplashĬome one, come all! Crossroads United Methodist Church invites you to bring the kids, friends, and family out for their annual Trunk or Treat parking lot event. Here are the who, what, when, and where of LoCo’s trunk-or-treat events (and traditional trick-or-treating alternatives) for the 2022 Halloween season. *If you are providing treats for a trunk-or-treat event this year, consider including some non-food items in your stash for very young children and those with allergies! 12 Can’t-Miss Trunk-or-Treat (& Trick-or-Treat) Events in Loudoun Photo by Breno Cardoso / Pexels Candy treats or small toys to pass out to children of all ages*.Extra water and snacks for you/your kids.Tape, scissors, and any other gear needed to set up your decor.Decorations for your trunk theme (e.g., balloons, streamers, tablecloth, candy basket).In most situations, you’ll want to bring: Specifications on trunk decor and treats are often set by each event coordinator. If you are trunk-or-treating you will typically just show up with your kids in costumes and walk around the various trunks provided by the event host.Įvents will sometimes provide goodie bags however, you may wish to bring a trick-or-treat bucket just in case! What should I bring to a trunk-or-treat event? Photo by Kristina Paukshtite / Pexels While most events are walk-ins for trunk-or-treaters, a few require advance registration, so always read event details carefully. Number two will nearly always require advance sign-up. Trunk hosts (volunteers responsible for providing decorated cars and passing out the goods).“Trunk-or-treaters” (children and families who make their rounds to collect candy).Most trunk-or-treat events have at least two types of participants: ![]() ![]() How do you participate in a trunk-or-treat event? Trunk-or-treat events in 2022 often include a wealth of additional Halloween activities, such as games, crafts, music, food, and costume contests. Here in Loudoun, trunk-or-treat is now so popular many participate in addition to traditional trick-or-treating ( guilty!). Today, churches, community groups, and local businesses typically host these parking lot events. Rather than going door-to-door, kids (and grown-ups!) dressed in costumes go from car trunk to car trunk to receive candy or other small treats. Local churches held the first trunk-or-treat festivities to bring communities together. Photo Provided by Balloonsb圜aro via Instagram What does it mean to “trunk-or-treat?”ĭaytime trunk-or-treat events have been popping up over the past few decades as a safer alternative to nighttime trick-or-treating. Let’s discuss when and where to find all those classic Halloween feels in LoCo this October. Whether you’re searching for a church community event, free admission, or pet-friendly treats, we have you covered. For others, one night isn’t enough time to go all out for Halloween! Fortunately, there are plenty of festive trunk-or-treat events open to the public this fall in Loudoun County. For some of us, work schedules, baby’s bedtime, or personal comfort don’t jive with traditional October 31st trick-or-treating.
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