
Trunk-or-treats started in the 1990s as a safer, simpler alternative to trick-or-treating door to door, and they’ve become a Halloween tradition in their own right. Families gather in a central parking lot—often at a church, school, or community center—where decorated car trunks are filled with candy and treats for kids to collect. The atmosphere is festive, fun, and easy to manage, especially with little ones in tow.
For moms, trunk-or-treats can feel like a win-win: no worrying about dark streets or darting across busy intersections, plus a bonus chance for the kids to wear their costumes (because let’s be honest, they want to wear them more than once!). Whether you’re skipping house-to-house trick-or-treating this year or just looking for another family outing, these Rochester-area trunk-or-treats make it easy to join in the Halloween fun.
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