4 Dutchess County Trunk or Treats Great for Your Family

Trunk-or-treating - or Halloween Tailgating - is an alternative to trick-or-treating, in which parents and guardians gather their vehicles in one spot, typically a parking lot, open their trunks and give out candy as children walk from car to car. Early mentions of trunk-or-treating date as far back as the mid-1990s and are commonly associated with churches, who present the events as safer alternatives to door-to-door trick-or-treating. Trunk or treating can be a way for Businesses, organizations, and community members to get involved and connect with the community.

For those looking to take the family out ahead of Halloween to make the most of Spooky (and Candy) Season, I compiled a list of Dutchess County Trunk or Treats happening. The nice thing about this list is that none of them are happening at the same time, so you can go from one to the other throughout October and get your fill on spooks and sweets.

Is there another Dutchess County Trunk or Treat that we should be highlighting? If so, please let us know, and we'd be happy to add it to the list!

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