Trunk or Treat! Here’s where you can find family-friendly Halloween events around Louisville and SoIN
Spooky season has arrived, which means it's time for trunk-or-treating.
Numerous businesses and organizations across Kentuckiana are hosting truck-or-treating events, an alternative to traditional trick-or-treating, where kids can go from decorated car to car in a central location to collect their sweet treats.
Here is a list of trunk-or-treat events in Louisville, in date order, this October.
Hardin County EMS Trunk or Treat
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 11, 4-7 p.m.
WHAT: Bounce houses, food trucks, community resources, games, candy for the kids and more! Parking will be located behind the government building.
WHERE: 170 N. Provident Way, Elizabethtown KY 42701
3rd Annual Texas Roadhouse Trunk-or-Treat
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 5-8 p.m.
WHAT: Decorate your trunk, come dressed in your favorite costume, play games, and get some sweet goodies. And, of course, enjoy dinner at Texas Roadhouse.
WHERE: Shively Texas Roadhouse, 4406 Dixie Highway, Louisville KY 40216
Sauerbeck Family Drive-In Trunk-or-Treat
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 18 and 25. Trunk-or-Treating (6-7 p.m.), movie (7:30 p.m.)
WHAT: Trunk-or-Treating and a movie, with "Casper" on Oct. 18 and "Hotel Transylvania" on Oct. 25. Tickets are $28 per car.
WHERE: 3210 D. W. Griffith Lane, La Grange KY 40031
St. Matthews Baptist Church Trunk-or-Treat
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 19, 2-4 p.m.
WHAT: Kids of all ages (and even pets) are encouraged to wear their non-scary Halloween costumes. Enjoy games and go trick-or-treating at creatively decorated car trunks offering allergy-friendly candy, toys, and pet treats.
WHERE: St. Matthews Baptist Church, 3515 Grandview Ave., Louisville KY 40207
3rd Annual Floyd County Halloween in the Park
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 19, 3-6 p.m.
WHAT: Trunk-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, face painting, inflatables, yard games and more. Presented by Floyd County Parks and Recreation and the Floyd County Sheriff's Office.
WHERE: Sam Peden Community Park, 3037 Grant Line Road, New Albany IN 47150 (in the back of the park, near Shelter House #4)
Smoketown Trunk or Treat
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m.
WHAT: Games, trick or treating and more hosted by Sigma Gamma Rho and the Smoketown Family Wellness Center.
WHERE: 760 S Hancock Street, Louisville KY 40203
Trunk-and-Treat & Car Show
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 25, 4-8 p.m.
WHAT: Decorate your car trunks and pass out candy to children. Also, a car show, trophies, music, and food available for purchase. Presented by Cruzin' For Cancer. $20 entry for car show.
WHERE: Hillview Police Department, 1191 Hillview Blvd., Louisville KY 40229
Okolona Christian Church Trunk-or-Treat Open Car Show
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration for car show, 9-11 a.m.
WHAT: Trunk-or-treating, children activities, costume contest with prizes (adult and children) and car show. Proceeds will benefit special needs students at Pitt Academy.
WHERE: 10801 Faithful Way, Louisville KY 40229
6th Annual Creepin' & Jeepin'
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m.
WHAT: Trunk-or-treat, jeep decorating contest and children activities. Presented by Louisville VooDoo Jeep Club.
WHERE: Mike Linnig's Restaurant, 9308 Cane Run Road, Louisville KY 40258
Trunk & Treat at Stomping Grounds Coffee Co.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m.
WHAT: Come out for a spooky-good night of candy, costumes, music by Lame and coffee and drinks from Stomping Grounds Coffee Company, Presented by by Valley Station Chamber of Commerce and Stomping Grounds Coffee Company. Registration is requested.
WHERE: 10019 Dixie Highway, Louisville KY 40272
Trunk-or-Treat at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
WHAT: Trunk-or-Treat with a Hogwarts twist. Dress as your favorite witch, wizard, or magical creature. Keep in mind that full-face masks are not allowed. Also, chili cook-off, costume contest, games and activities for all ages and Butterbeer (non-alcoholic) and other treats from the Three Broomsticks. Registration is requested.
WHERE: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1333 Eastern Parkway, Louisville KY 40204
Trick or Treat at the Track
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 26, gates open at noon
WHAT: Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day under the iconic Twin Spires, featuring over 15 kid-friendly stations, including candy stops so your little ones can trick-or-treat along the way, exciting racing action, festive activities for children under 12, and games, crafts, and surprises that will make this a Halloween to remember! Children may attend for free with paying adult (who is at least 18 years old with a valid ID).
Limit 2 children per paying adult. Additional children will require the purchase of a full price general admission ticket.
WHERE: Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave, Louisville KY 40208
Park Community Credit Union Trunk-or-Treat
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2-4 p.m.
WHAT: Trunk-or-treating, prizes and activities. Registration is requested.
WHERE: Park Community Credit Union, 2515 Blankenbaker Parkway, Jeffersontown KY 40299
Trunk-or-Treat at Sojourn East
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m.
WHAT: Trunk-or-treating, cake walk, bounce houses, and more.
WHERE: 2501 Rudy Lane, Louisville KY 40207
5th Annual Derby City Pizza Company Trunk-or-Treat
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m.
WHAT: Trunk-or-treating, vendors, cake ball draw, tons of candy and more. Proceeds to benefit proceeds benefit FEAT of Louisville.
WHERE: Derby City Pizza Company, 2500 Crittenden Drive, Louisville KY 40217
Big Four Boo Fest
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 27, 5:30-8 p.m.
WHAT: Jeffersonville Parks Department is hosting its annual community Halloween event! Families are invited to enjoy trick-or-treating within the park from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. with games, inflatables, music, food trucks, and more. Don't forget to bring your basket or a bag!
WHERE: Big Four Pedestrian Bridge & Park, Jeffersonville IN 47130
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