If you’ve never been to one, a trunk-or-treat is a community Halloween event where families gather in a parking lot or town center, and volunteers decorate their car trunks with spooky or fun themes. Kids go from car to car collecting candy in a safe, family-friendly environment. Many include costume contests, games, and music, making them a favorite alternative to traditional neighborhood trick-or-treating.
Below are upcoming trunk-or-treats happening in and around Concord this October. Be sure to double-check details with organizers before heading out, as some events require registration or may change due to weather.
1. Halloween Howl & Trunk-or-Treat
Date & Time: Friday, October 24, 2025
Location: Downtown Concord, NH
Details: A downtown favorite featuring trick-or-treating, live music, pumpkin contests, and a trunk-or-treat lineup from local businesses and organizations. Costumes encouraged for all ages. Free to attend.
2. Trunk or Treat at Keller Williams Metropolitan
Date & Time: Friday, October 24, 2025
Location: Concord, NH
Details: A family-friendly downtown event running alongside the Halloween Howl. Kids can go trunk to trunk for candy and prizes. Free to attend, no registration needed for trick-or-treaters.
3. New Boston Trunk or Treat
Date & Time: Friday, October 31, 2025
Location: New Boston, NH
Details: Decorated vehicles, games, and contests for best costumes and best-decorated trunks. Space for vehicles is limited; register early if you’d like to host a trunk. Admission is free for families.
4. Barrington Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat
Date & Time: October 26, 2025
Location: Barrington, NH
Details: Part of Barrington’s annual Fall Fest celebration with food vendors, crafts, live music, and a community trunk-or-treat. Free and open to all ages. This event will take place rain or shine.
5. Bow Parks and Recreation Trunk or Treat
Date & Time: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Location: Bow, NH
Details: Community event featuring local groups and families hosting themed trunks. Candy, music, and photo opportunities. Free and open to all Bow residents and visitors. A contest for best decorated trunk will be held with the winner receiving a prize.
6. Suncook Trunk or Treat, hosted by American Legion Post 28
Date & Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Location: Suncook, NH
Details: Hosted by American Legion Post 28, this event celebrates its second anniversary. Food will be available, including burgers and hotdogs. All proceeds will go to the Children and Youth Fund. The event will include cornhole and fun for everyone!
7. Merrimack Public Library 6th Annual Trunk or Treat
Date & Time: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Location: Merrimack, NH
Details: Different “Trunk” stations will be set up around the library for guests to gather candy at. The stations will have a variety of decorations, from sweet to spooky! The event will include treats, stickers, and more.
8. 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat, Hosted by BWINH Collective
Date & Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Location: Manchester, NH
Details: Hosted by BWINH Collective, this event will be held at the MCAC Community Space. There will be plenty of photo opportunities, along with kid friendly activities and music.
A Day Full of Spooky Fun
Be sure to confirm details directly with organizers, as times and locations can change and some towns require advance registration for participating vehicles. Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy the treats!
