The Escanaba Spooktacular Trunk or Treat is a Halloween event where children and families gather to collect candy and non-candy items from decorated trucks of cars. Instead of going door-to-door, kids move from car to car, and trusted adults at each vehicle hand out treats. The event offers a safe, controlled environment for Halloween activities, with participants decorating their car trunks to create a festive atmosphere with various themes.
Escanaba's Trunk or Treat is a Teal Pumpkin Project event. The Teal Pumpkin Project is a food allergy awareness initiative that makes Halloween more inclusive by encouraging participants to offer non-food items such as stickers, bubbles or small toys to trick-or-treaters with food allergies of other dietary restrictions. The project was launched by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) to create a happier and safer Halloween for children who cannot safely eat candy. You will find the children without food allergies are also interested in receiving non-food items during the event.
We are looking for businesses, organizations and individuals to register a trunk for the event. Your vehicle will be parked on Ludington or 11th Street.
You must be registered to participate in the Spooktacular Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 19, 2025. Due by Oct. 17. Event begins at 4 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. Please assemble between 3 and 3:30 p.m.
