North Carolina towns and cities offer trick-or-treating options around town. Many parents feel a higher level of safety by taking their children to organized trick-or-treat and trunk-or-treat events. Here’s a round-up of a few of the places where children may gather treats at organized events.
Note that for a few events, advance registration is required as noted below. Event may be free, but knowing how many people/children to expect allows the organizers to better plan food and treat needs for an event.
Also noted below, some events provide free food alongside the treats. Free food/meal may be just for kids, or for the whole family. Links provided to event organizers, and questions may be directed to them.
Events listed below are sorted by date.
*Check with organizers, or use links to check for updates, as some events have been canceled or rescheduled due to weather. Event dates below may not be the latest.*
Friday, October 26, 2018
Nashville NC “Fall Fest” and Movie*
Friday, October 26, 2018 @ 4-5:30pm + movie at dusk*
The fun is happening at the HD Cooley Library, 114 W Church Street, Nashville NC, with this event. Enjoy games, trick-or-treating, a pet adoption event, and more. Get your face painted or a glitter tattoo. Once the sun sets, hunker down in the parking lot for a free movie showing: Hocus Pocus. Visit the Town of Nashville event web page.
*UPDATE from the Town of Nashville: “Due to the predicted rain … the outdoor movie and trick or treating in downtown has been canceled. HD Cooley Library will still be hosting it’s Fall Festival indoors. If you are looking for something festive to do inside please check it out. They will have games, glitter tattoos and much more 4-5:30 PM”
Zebulon NC “Trunk or Treat”
Friday, October 26, 2018 @ 5-7pm*
The town Parks and Rec organizes the trick-or-treating alongside music, fun, and free “walking tacos” by Chef Victor. Costumes welcome. Join this celebration at the Zebulon Community Center, 301 S Arendell Avenue, Zebulon NC. See more on the Town of Zebulon Parks/Rec web page.
*UPDATE: This event has been moved to Halloween night, Wednesday, October 31, 2018, 6-8pm. Rescheduling notice on the front page of the town’s website.
Wendell NC “Treat Trail”
Friday, October 26, 2018 @ 5-8pm
Each year, this event gathers area businesses to hand out (thousands) of treats as young, costumed children walk the trail. This free-to-visit Treat Trail runs through the Wendell park located by the Wendell Community Center, 601 W 3rd Street, Wendell NC. Costumes should be non-scary, and children should be 12 years old or younger, and accompanied by a parent/guardian. The kids pick up treats, while the adults can meet local business owners and converse about the community. This event draws many trick-or-treaters, but the outdoor setting makes for a nice walk in the woods even while moving in line. Participating businesses plan accordingly, with lots and lots of goodies to treat the crowd. See the official notice on the Town of Wendell website. In case of rain, this event may be moved indoors.
*UPDATE: The Treat Trail is being moved inside the Wendell Community Center.
Goldsboro NC “Thriller Night”
Friday, October 26, 2018 @ 5-8pm*
This event offers both trunk-or-treat and trick-or-treat in downtown. There will also be kids activities, vendors, a costume contest, food trucks, family activities, and a Thriller dance performance at 7pm. This is a free event, with registration requested through ticket link on the Facebook event. Free swag bags available for registrants. Address given is 130 N Center Street, Goldsboro NC.
*UPDATE: Event postponed to Saturday.
Knightdale NC “Trunk or Treat” and Movie (RESCHEDULED)
Friday, October 26, 2018 @ 5:30-7pm*
Bring the kids for free trunk-or-treating and fun at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale NC. Wear costumes (optional). Local businesses will be decorating their vehicles and handing out candy from their trunks as children come by. Business information will be available for adults. There will be a car costume contest, food trucks offering meals and treats, and then the movie Hotel Transylvania showing after dark. See the Town of Knightdale event notice here.
*UPDATE: Knightdale Parks and Rec decided to postpone this Trunk or Treat to Monday, October 29, 2018, 5:30-8:30pm. Will take part alongside the Neuse River Futball Alliance “Kick or Trick,” in the upper parking lot at Knightdale Station Park,
Rolesville Chamber “Trunk or Treat”*
Friday, October 26, 2018 @ 6-7:30pm
The Rolesville Chamber of Commerce and Laster Orthodontics present this free, fourth-annual Trunk or Treat event, with local businesses/organizations handing out candy from decorated vehicles. Held in the parking lot of Laster Orthodontics, 6282 Rogers Road, Rolesville NC. Visit the Rolesville Chamber event page.
*UPDATE: This Rolesville event has been canceled.
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Shiloh Baptist Church “Trunk or Treat”
Saturday, October 27, 2018 @ 11am-3pm
Dress up the kids in non-scary costumes, and bring them for trunk-or-treating, games, inflatables, and food. Held at Shiloh Baptist Church 3414 N Shiloh Road, Garner NC. See church information here.
Clayton General Store “Trunk or Treat” and Movie
Saturday, October 27, 2018 @ 11am-7pm
Bring the kids for trunk-or-treating; costumes welcome. There will be vendors for the adults, a BBQ food truck, and an outdoor Halloween movie for everyone after dark. Organized by and held at the Clayton General Store, 10522 Hwy 70 Bus., Clayton NC. See details via the Clayton General Store Facebook page.
Smithfield NC “Trunk or Treat”
Saturday, October 27, 2018 @ 4-6pm
Fun event organized by Smithfield Parks and Recreation, and held in the Inclusion playground at Smithfield Community Park, 600 E Booker Dairy Road, Smithfield NC. Children 12 and younger are invited and encouraged to come in costume, or stop by for face painting. Watch the trunk costume contest and awards, and enjoy the day in the park. See the Parks and Rec Facebook page here.
Wendell Baptist Church “Trunk or Treat”
Saturday, October 27, 2018 @ 5-7pm
Brings the kids for trunk-or-treating, a costume contest, balloon animals, and more for the kids. There will also be a “cake walk” and pizza. This event will be held rain or shine at Wendell Baptist Church, 3651 Wendell Blvd, Wendell NC. The church is online at wendellbaptist.org.
Pilot Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 27, 2018 @ 5-8pm
Enjoy trick-or-treating, plus games, inflatables, free sno-cones, a free hot dog dinner, popcorn, a “cake walk,” and more. This free event designed for community fun is organized by Pilot Baptist Church, 8103 NC-39 Hwy, Zebulon NC (Franklin County part of town). Sign up (requested for planning) via www.jotform.com/chrismoniz/PilotHarvest2018.
Wakefield Central Baptist Church “Trunk or Treat”
Saturday, October 27, 2018 @ 5-7pm
Bring the kids for trunk-or-treating. Before treats, the church will serve hot dogs. Held at Wakefield Central Baptist Church, 308 Proctor Street, Zebulon NC (near Sheetz/Bojangles). The church is on Facebook here.
Cross Point Community Church “Trunk or Treat”
Saturday, October 27, 2018 @ 5-7pm
The church offers this opportunity for trick-or-treating, plus free food, and games. Held at Cross Point Community Church, 1001 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale NC. Visit the church website at crosspointknightdale.org/crosspoint/trunk_or_treat.
Knightdale Baptist Church “Fall Festival”
Saturday, October 27, 2018 @ 5-7pm
Dress the kids in costume and bring them for trunk-or-treating at this free, family event. There will also be games, inflatables, face painting, and more at Knightdale Baptist Church, 15 Main Street, Knightdale NC. Note that the church will also be accepting donated supplies for Hurricane Florence relief, including bottled water and canned foods. Church updates may be found here.
Micro Free Will Baptist Church “Trunk or Treat”
Saturday, October 27, 2018 @ 5:30-8pm
Bring family and friends, wear costumes, and head to Micro Free Will Baptist Church, 104 US Hwy 301 N, Micro NC, for trunk-or-treating, games, food, and fun. The church is online at www.microfwb.org.
Hope Lutheran Church “Trunk or Treat”
Saturday, October 27, 2018 @ 6:30-8:30pm
Hope’s Children’s Ministry is hosting “a spookatacular evening” with trick-or-treating and continual screening of the Charlie Brown great pumpkin cartoon. Wear a costume and enjoy the evening at Hope Lutheran Church, 3525 Rogers Road, Wake Forest NC. See event notice on the church website.
Sunday, October 28, 2018
Wave Church Wilson “Trunk Or Treat”
Sunday, October 28, 2018 @ 11am-1pm
Join the fun at Wave Church, 5334 Lamm Road, Wilson NC, for safe trunk-or-treating. Children encouraged to wear costumes to this event. See wavechurchnc.com/events/2018/10/28/trunk-or-treat.
Wilson Botanical Gardens “Halloween Treats”
Sunday, October 28, 2018 @ 4-6pm
Dress the kids in family-friendly (non-violent/non-scary) costumes and bring them for trick-or-treating, contests, a parade, and “spooky storytelling” at the Wilson Botanical Gardens, 1806 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson NC. Park “at the Senior Center or in the grassy lot next door.” See details and contact information at www.wilsonbotanicalgardens.com/events.
Thanksgiving Baptist Church “Trunk or Treat”
Sunday, October 28, 2018 @ 4-7:30pm
Bring the kids for trunk-or-treating at Thanksgiving Baptist Church, 6701 NC Highway 42 E, Selma NC. But first, there will be cornhole, and bring soup/chili and sandwiches to share at dinner (5pm). After dinner, stay for hayrides, games, a cake walk, and then trunk-or-treat for candy. See the church online here.
Awakening Church “Trunk or Treat”
Sunday, October 28, 2018 @ 5-7:30pm
Trunks will be filled with candy and treats, while children walk through in optional, non-scary/non-evil costumes. This free event also includes hayrides and a chili cook-off competition. Held in the parking lot at Awakening Church, 951 E Booker Dairy Road, Smithfield NC. See event here.
Rocky Mount Church of the Nazarene “Trunk or Treat”
Sunday, October 28, 2018 @ 5:30-7:30pm
The church will be offering trunk-or-treating, hayrides, games, and food for the children. Adults may purchase food. Held at the Rocky Mount Church of the Nazarene, located at 1530 Hunter Hill Road, Rocky Mount NC (corner of Hunter Hill Road and Country Club Road). The church is online at — rmnaz.com.
Monday, October 29, 2018
Selma NC “Trunk or Treat”
Monday, October 29, 2018 @ 5-8pm*
Children 12 and under are invited to take part in free trunk-or-treating, organized by Selma Parks and Rec. There will also be music, inflatables, and a car costume contest for trunk participants. The address given is 305 N Pollock Street, Selma NC. See the Selma NC event web page. (Note that the event page says the event starts at 5pm, but the event flyer lists 5:30pm as the start time.)
Fit 4 Life “Trunk or Treat”
Monday, October 29, 2018 @ 5:30-7:30pm
This business will be hosting Trunk or Treat and a costume contest. There will be activities for all ages, free food, and trial classes going on. Address is 2912 US Hwy 70 W, #B, Goldsboro NC. See details via the Fit 4 Life Goldsboro Facebook page.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 — Halloween
Wilson Shoppes at Brentwood “Trick or Treat”
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 @ 4-6pm
Visit each merchant for a trick or treat at Shoppes at Brentwood, 2801 Ward Blvd, Wilson NC. In addition to trick-or-treating, there will be inflatables and activities for all ages. See the Shoppes at Brentwood Facebook page.
Halloween Party
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 @ 4-8pm
Comic World in Zebulon will be open, offering a safe environment for kids to trick-or-treat, plus games, free comics, a costume contest, and other activities. Comic World recently moved to a new location, 122 East Gannon Avenue, Zebulon NC (in the old AMSoil storefront). Follow the Comic World Facebook page for updates.
Clayton NC “Halloween Night” and Movie
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 @ 5-9pm
Enjoy truck-or-treating, Clayton NC Harvest Festival activities, hot dogs, contests, a free movie, and a Midway carnival. Festival events span Halloween and several days following, with details available via the Clayton Harvest Festival website.
First Baptist Church of Garner “Trunk or Treat”
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 @ 5:30-7pm
All are welcome to bring children in non-scary costumes for free trunk-or-treating, and to enjoy a hot dog supper for the whole family. Held in a parking area at the First Baptist Church of Garner, located at 601 St. Mary’s Street, Garner NC. The church is online at fbcgarner.org/trunkortreat.
Hopkins Fire Department “Trunk or Treat”
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 @ 5:30-8pm
This third-annual event invites children to come for candy and fun at the fire department. Costumes welcome. The Hopkins Fire Department is located at 8933 Fowler Road, Zebulon NC. Follow them on Facebook here.
Coopers Fire & Rescue “Trunk or Treat”
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 @ 6-8pm
Bring the kids for safe trunk-or-treating; costumes welcome. Hosted by the local Ladies Auxiliary, there will be Chick- Fil-A sandwiches, chips, and drinks for sale. Hosted by Coopers Fire & Rescue Dept. and Nash EMS 100, the location is 2408 Volunteer Road, Elm City NC. See the event here.
Louisburg NC “Trick or Treat on Main”
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 @ 6-8pm
Bring the kids out for trick-or-treating organized by the Town of Louisburg, Louisburg Fire Department, Louisburg Police Department, and town businesses. Costumes welcome. Join the fun in the parking lot of the downtown Louisburg amphitheatre, 116 N Main Street, Louisburg NC. See flyer on the town’s website.
Macclesfield Presbyterian Church “Trunk Or Treat”
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 @ 6-8pm
Don costumes (non-scary) and bring a bag, and enjoy trunk-or-treating. Held at Macclesfield Presbyterian Church, 105 N 2nd Street, Macclesfield NC. See the church online here.
Aversboro Road Baptist Church “Trunk or Treat Harvest Fest”
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 @ 6-8pm
Bring the kids for trick-or-treating and enjoy food, games, inflatables, music, and more. Held in the parking lot of Aversboro Road Baptist Church, 1600 Aversboro Road, Garner NC. See event here.
Rocky Cross Baptist Church “Trunk or Treat”
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 @ 6:30-7:30pm
Bring the kids for trunk-or-treating and popcorn. There will be door prizes too. The address for Rocky Cross Baptist Church is 13452 Burgess Road, Middlesex NC (Rocky Cross area). Church information is on Facebook here.
Eastgate Community Church “Trunk or Treat”
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 @ 6:30-8:30pm
Enjoy fun, safe trick-or-treating around the parking lot at Eastgate Community Church 1113 S Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount NC. Costumes welcome. Not just free candy, but free popcorn too. The church is on Facebook here.
Crossroads Fellowship “Trunk or Treat”
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 @ 6:30-8pm
Costumes welcome, just non-scary, for trunk-or-treating in the back parking lot at Crossroads Fellowship, 13029 Keith Store Road, Wake Forest NC. Enjoy carnival games and cotton candy too. See the Crossroads Fellowship event page.
