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Note: This post has been edited to add additional Halloween events.
If you’re looking for safe and entertaining options this Halloween, Lake Highlands has plenty of Trunk or Treat activities to keep your kids busy and their plastic pumpkins full. An alternative to traditional trick-or-treating, Trunk or Treat events began about 30 years ago in church parking lots with Sunday school classes distributing candy out of the trunks of cars. The concept has expanded over time, with organizations of all kinds now offering a safe substitute for ringing the doorbells of strangers.
Each event listed is free (unless otherwise designated) and open to the public.
The Lake Highlands YMCA will host Y-Toberfest from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. They’ll offer a petting zoo, Kona Ice, bounce houses and a photobooth in their parking lot at 8920 Stults Road.
The KayCee Club will host Trunk or Treat from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. For $20 per family, you’ll get music and food, and there will be contests for best costume and best-decorated vehicle in their parking lot at 10110 Shoreview.
St. James Episcopal Church will host their Fall Family Fandango from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. They’ll have barbecue, bounce houses and live music in their parking lot at 9845 McCree.
Lake Highlands Presbyterian Church will host Trunk or Treat from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. They’ll have candy and costumes in their parking lot at 8525 Audelia.
Calvary Lutheran Church will host Trunk or Treat from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. There will be candy, popcorn, games and raffle prizes in their parking lot at 9807 Church Road.
NorthPark Presbyterian Church will host their Trunk or Treat from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. They’re calling for volunteers to decorate cars, hand out candy, help run games for children of all ages and assist with craft activities for little ghouls and goblins. You may sign up online here. Their church parking lot is at 9555 N. Central Expy. near Walnut Hill.
Bethel Lutheran Church will host their annual Fall Festival from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. They’ll have games, raffles and food in their parking lot at 11211 E. Northwest Hwy.
Lake Highlands United Methodist Church will host a Trunk or Treat and Chili Cook Off from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. To donate candy, host a trunk or enter the chili cookoff, sign up here. Their church parking lot is at 9015 Plano Road.
Northwest Bible Church will host their annual Fall Fun Fest from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. From giant inflatables to small games, there will be something for every age in their church parking lot at 8505 Douglas.
Episcopal Church of the Ascension will host Trunk or Treat from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. They’ll host a bounce house, face painting, games, food and music in their courtyard at 8787 Greenville Ave.
Lakeridge Village will host their annual Spooktacular from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. You’ll hear tunes from a live DJ, meet and snap photos with friendly Halloween characters and go car-to-car collecting treats. Lakeridge Village is in the southeast corner of Walnut Hill and Audelia.
Oak Highlands Brewery will host Trunk or Treat from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. They’ll have a cake walk and costume parake in their parking lot at 10484 Brockwood.
The Lake Highlands Public Improvement District is teaming up with the Dallas Police Department and Council member Kathy Stewart to host Trunk or Treat at Lake Highlands Village, 9090 Skillman next to Tom Thumb, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Halloween night. Volunteers are encouraged to dress in costume and bring enough candy for the many children and young families who traditionally participate. Contact Vicky.Taylor@LHPID.org for sponsorship information.
