Trunk-or-Treat Halloween
Killington Parks & Recreation Trunk-or-Treat
Get ready for a fun-filled Halloween afternoon in Killington! Killington Parks & Recreation is bringing back Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, October 17, with an afternoon of costumes, candy and Halloween fun for the whole family.
Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy trick-or-treating, fun decorations and costume awards for our little Halloween stars!
When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Costume parade at 2:15PM)
Where: Sherburne Memorial Library 2998 River Road, Killington
Who?: Children of all ages are welcome! Trunk-or-Treat is free and open to families from Killington and neighboring communities.
What is Trunk-or-Treat? Trunk-or-Treat is a family-friendly Halloween event where children can trick-or-treat from decorated vehicles while enjoying a safe and festive afternoon with family and friends.
Want to host a trunk? Register your vehicle using the registration link.
Vehicle registration is for Trunk-or-Treat hosts only. Children and families do not need to register to attend.
Costume Awards Costumes are encouraged! We'll have costume awards during the event, so come dressed to impress - or to scare us!
- Best Costume
- Scariest Costume
Make It a Halloween Afternoon!
We're excited to have two Halloween events happening in Killington on the same afternoon! When Trunk-or-Treat wraps up at, head over to the Killington Welcome Center for the Annual Haunted House, presented by the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA).
KPAA Haunted House 3:30 PM–6:30 PM
A Few Reminders
- Costumes are encouraged but not required.
- Children do not need to register to attend Trunk-or-Treat.
- Only vehicles hosting a Trunk-or-Treat station need to register.
- Please leave pets at home for this event.
- Please follow the directions of event staff when arriving and parking.
We look forward to seeing you for an afternoon of costumes, candy and Halloween fun in Killington!
Trunk Host Registration
Want to be part of Killington's Trunk-or-Treat? Decorate your vehicle, bring some candy, and help make Halloween fun for local kids!
Trunk Set-Up
Registered vehicles should arrive during the 1:00 PM–2:00 PM setup window so there is plenty of time to get parked and decorated before Trunk-or-Treat begins. Please be ready to hand out treats at 2:00 PM.
Set-up information will be provided to registered trunk hosts.
What Does a Trunk Host Need to Do?
It's simple!
- Decorate your vehicle
Go all out with a Halloween theme, keep it simple, or let the kids' imaginations do the rest!
- Bring candy and hand it out
Your main job is to make sure the kids have something to collect as they visit your trunk. We expect a good turnout, so please bring enough candy for lots of trick-or-treaters.
- Promote your business—or don't!
Businesses, organizations, community groups, families and individuals are all welcome. You can decorate your trunk to promote your business or organization, or simply create a fun Halloween display. There is no requirement to promote anything—just come have fun!
A Few Things to Know
- There is no fee to register a trunk.
- Your vehicle must be registered in advance to participate as a Trunk-or-Treat host.
- Set up is 1:00pm-2:00pm.
- Please bring everything you need for your display, including candy and decorations.
- There will not be access to a power supply.
- Please keep your display family-friendly.
- No vehicles may leave the event area while children are participating.
- Trunk hosts should be ready to hand out candy for the duration of Trunk-or-Treat.
- We estimate 125–175 participants, so please plan accordingly when bringing candy.
Thank you for helping make Killington Trunk-or-Treat a fun and safe Halloween tradition!
Inclement Weather Plan
The event will be held rain or shine. However, in the case of heavy downpours or severe inclement weather, the event may be canceled for safety reasons. Please note that there will be no alternate rain date, and participants are encouraged to plan accordingly.