Trunk Or Treat In West Caldwell Will Return For Halloween 2026

WEST CALDWELL, NJ — A “Trunk or Treat” event and costume parade will return in West Caldwell for the 2026 Halloween season.

The West Caldwell Police Department and West Caldwell Recreation Department will host the 7th annual Trunk or Treat & Halloween Costume Parade on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Essex Valley School, 1 Henderson Drive. A costume parade will take place at 4 p.m., followed by the trunk or treat event from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Local businesses and residents are invited to decorate a vehicle and hand out candy. Vehicle participants should arrive between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. to park and decorate. The best-decorated vehicle will win a prize, organizers said.

“We expect 1,500+ attendees, so please bring 2,000+ pieces of candy (and an extra bag if possible), event organizers said.

For more information, contact the WCPD at wcpdevents@westcaldwellpd.com or 973-226-4114.

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