Look Out For These Trunk Or Treat Events Happening In The Area

Whether you call it trick or trunk, or trunk or treat, there will be plenty of candy-grabbing opportunities before the big candy finale on Halloween. Following are area trunk-or-treat events happening in the area churches, veteran groups, and businesses. These events offer a safe space where kids can dress up and make the rounds of decorated trunks filled with candy and other goodies.

Some events require an RSVP so hosts can make sure there is enough candy. Hosts are also searching for people to decorate their trunks and hand out candy. Kids can get an early start on their Halloween treat collecting at these “trunk and treat” (or “trick or trunk”) events happening in the area through Halloween.

Thursday, October 22

Palos Heights Pool, 7607 W. College Drive, Palos Heights–Rev up your Halloween excitement for little ghouls and big trucks! Come out dressed in your Halloween costume and explore the tractors, trucks, highway equipment and emergency vehicles. 5 to 8 p.m.

Friday, October 23

Webb Chevy Trunk or Treat, 9440 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn–Indoor family-friendly celebration with decorated cars, candy, a coloring state, kid-friendly activities and an appearance by the Car Fox. Costumes are encouraged. Free admission and parking. 4 to 6 p.m.

St. Linus FTC Trunk or Treat, 10400 S. Lawler, Oak Lawn–Join St. Linus for some spooky fun in the parking lot. Admission is one bag of candy per child. Palermo Pizza tent, split-the-pot, contest for best decorated car and good times! 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 24

Village of Chicago Ridge Haunted Hall, 10455 S. Ridgeland Ave.--Come and enjoy the Stranger Things-inspired haunted hall. Or just visit for some face painting, music, and a ride on the Spooky Halloween Train, while cruising the decorated trunks for treats. There will also be a pumpkin patch and costume contest. New this year: bumper cars for all ages! Anddon't forget to buy your favorite fall beverage from Emerald Cup Coffee. 4 to 8 p.m.

Calvary Church of Oak Lawn, 10056 Central Ave.-- Families from Oak Lawn and the surrounding area are invited to enjoy an afternoon of free candy, creatively decorated trunks, and family-friendly fall fun. Calvary will be partnering with next-door neighbor, First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn. Trunk or Treat will take place in the Calvary Church parking lot. Also, stop by First United Methodist (“the pumpkin church”) and pick up a pumpkin or two and fall decor. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Calvary Church food pantry. Come enjoy both events and celebrate the season with our community. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

City of Hickory Hills, 8652 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills—Little ghosts and goblins are invited to the Hills Chamber’s Trunk or Treat for spooky fun.from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information about participating, email info@theHillsChamber.org.

Peace Memorial Church, 10300 W. 131st St., Palos Park–A free, fun community trunk or treat is planned. Join PMC for an afternoon of tricks, treats and haunted youth center. 2 to 4 p.m.

Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220, 9514 S. 52nd Ave. (Yourell and 52nd), Oak Lawn–Hotdogs, chips and beverages will be for sale in support of the post. All ages welcome. 2 to 5 p.m. To participate, email Alix Pillon at apillon0129@gmail.com

Napleton Ford of Oak Lawn Halloween Trunk or Treat, 6100 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn—Outdoor daytime trunk-or-treating event for families and children ages 14 and under. Costumes encouraged. Noon to 2 p.m.

Hometown-Murray VFW Post 9733, 9092 Main St., Hometown–Trunks will be open. All are welcome to participate. Free hot dog and chips for every child. Little ghosts and goblins must be accompanied by an adult. Setup by 11:30 a.m.; trunk-or-treating is from noon to 2 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 25

Garden Homes Fire Protection District, 3800 W. 119th St., Alsip–Be part of the fun by decorating your trunk and handing out candy, topped off by a helicopter candy drop at 3 p.m. Vehicles and donations of candy and monetary donations. Setup begins at 10 a.m.; event runs 1 to 4 p.m. To participate, donate or for more information, contact Lt. Earl Ambercrombie at ambercrombie@ghfpd.org.

First Church of God, 4600 W. 111th St., Oak Lawn–A fun way to serve the Lord and connect with others in the church and community. Decorate your car, bring about 400 pieces of candy, and join us for a great time. Invite your family and friends. Furry ones welcome. 2 p.m.

New Hope UCC, 9717 S. Kostner Ave., Oak Lawn–Costumes, candy, and community! Oh my! Stop by for a fun afternoon of trunk or treating! Check out all the amazing decorations as you get candy, and enjoy community! 1 to 3 p.m.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9701 S. Brandt Ave., Oak Lawn–Come for a fa-boo-lous time while visit the decorated trunks. Wear your costume. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday, October 28

Worth Township Trunk or Treat, 11601 S. Pulaski Road, Alsip–Children can come dressed in their costumes and follow a spooky path to visit all the decorated trunks and tables. Bring your jack-o-lanterns or a bag to collect candy while supplies last. For more information about decorating your trunk or the event, call 708-371-2900.

Friday, October 30

American Legion Post 854 Trunk of Treat, 9701 S. Kedzie Ave., Evergreen Park–Calling all monsters! Come on out bring the kids for a spooky but fun night of all things Halloween. You never know what will be creeping around the corner. Featuring costume contests, .raffles, vendor fair, games and more. Cars and donations of candy are needed. 5 to 9 p.m. Contact Gina at 708-422-9513 to register your car. If you’d like to donate a bag of candy, please drop it off at the legion.

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