October 26, 2025 5:00PM-7:00PM

Join us for an evening of decorated trunks, costumes, and candy, of course! Prizes will be awarded to the best trunks, so gather your friends and family, channel your creativity, and show us what you’ve got!

REGISTER HERE

FAQs

How can I participate in Trunk or Treat?

Trunk or Treat is a fun and safe community event for all! Dress up in your favorite costume, walk around, & collect goodies from our decorated vehicle trunks.

Interested in helping? You can participate in three different ways:

• Host A Trunk (park in the parking lot, dress up your trunk, & hand out goodies to kids)
• Event Team (help with setup, cleanup, greet & give directions to guests, assist guests with parking)
• Donor (make a financial or supply donation to the event)

What should I wear?

Costumes are encouraged for young and old (kindly be mindful of small children at the event!)

Is there a cost?

Our event is free! Invite your friends & neighbors (and even their well-behaved, leashed dogs), because welcome all our neighbors at Lakeside. Pet owners, please be prepared to clean up after your pooch.

How much candy (and what type) should I bring?

Please bring plenty individually-wrapped candy (or small items like stickers, glow sticks, or toys) for up to a few hundred children. If you’d like to purchase peanut-free candy, we encourage you to keep it in a separate bag so it does not mix in with other candy, keeping the label so nutritional information can be easily viewed.

Some popular candy alternatives include glow sticks, stickers, plastic rings, erasers, fruit snacks, slap bracelets, mini pumpkins, coloring books, or crayons.

Where should I park?

Participating trunks can pull into the Lakeside Parking Lot from Broncroft Road. You will park towards the middle of the lot, on the first two rows. Please follow the directions from our Event Volunteers. They will direct you to your parking space. You may place lawn chairs and/or a small table directly in front of your own trunk.

Those who are attending the event or volunteering may park in the Church Lot along the back row.

Do I need to register in advance?

If you would like to help with our Event Team or host a decorated trunk, please register online by October 20. If you’re participating in collecting candy, you can just show up and enjoy the event!

What happens if there’s inclement weather?

If weather conditions are dangerous, we will make an announcement on our social media channels (Facebook) updating people about the event.

I’m unable to attend but I’d still love to support the event. What can I do?

We welcome donations of candy and funds alike to make this event special for the children of our community! To make a donation please contact the Church Office, church@thelakesideumc.org

EVENT SCHEDULE

Trunk Setup: 3:30-4:30PM / Enter from Boncroft – Look for Event Signage

Event Begins: 5PM