Trunk Or Treat (Or Trick -Or-Trunk) Events Near Oak Lawn

OAK LAWN, IL — Whether you call it trick or trunk, or trunk or treat, there will be plenty of candy-grabbing opportunities before the big candy finale on Halloween. Following are trunk-or-treat events near Oak Lawn. These events offer a safe space where kids can dress up and make the rounds of decorated trunks filled with candy and other goodies.

Some events require an RSVP so hosts can make sure there is enough candy. Hosts are also looking for people to decorate their trunks and hand out candy. Kids can get an early start on their Halloween treat collecting at these “trunk and treat” (or “trick or trunk”) events in the coming week:

Wednesday, Oct. 25

Worth Township Youth Commission, 11601 S. Pulaski Road, Alsip

Children can dress up and walk a designated path to see all the decorated cars and tables behind town hall and in the big gym. Bring your own bag to trick or treat, while supplies last. For more info email [email protected].

Grace Point Place Memory Care, 5701 W. 101st St., Oak Lawn, 4 to 6 p.m.

Memory care residents will host a safe trunk or treat in the parking lot. Residents and staff will pass out treats to costumed youngsters from the trunks of decorated cars. Free. For more info call 708-290-3255.

Thursday, Oct. 26

SXU Baseball’s Annual Trunk or Treat, 3700 W. 103rd St. (Parking Lot 3) , 6 to 8 p.m.

The entire Saint Xavier University baseball team is teaming up to decorate as many cars as possible and are ready to hand out lots of candy to little Disney princesses and super heroes, in Parking Lot 3 near Shannon Center. Bring the entire family and tour the beautiful campus, get a first peek at their brand new turf on-campus baseball field, and meet the players and coaching staff. Well-behaved, 4-legged family members are also welcome.

Friday, Oct. 27

At the Office Sports Bar and Grill, 4901 Cal Sag Road, Crestwood, 5 to 8 p.m.

Come see some ghoulish cars and make the rounds at a trunk or treat cruise night. Grab dinner and drinks and stay for the Loop Rockers Halloween Show.

Saturday, Oct. 28

Trinity Lutheran Evangelical Church, 9701 S. Brandt Ave., Oak Lawn, 11 a.m. to 1 pm.

Costumes, treats and kid-friendly spooky fun.

Black Oak Restaurant & Tavern, 9630 S. Pulaski Road, Oak Lawn. CANCELLED

St. Laurence High School, 5556 W. 77th St., Burbank, 9 to 11 a.m.

Children 9 years old and younger are invited to dress up in their costumes and walk the high schools halls, trick or treating in different classrooms and participating in Halloween activities along the way. This is a fun event for the family and a great way to get in the spooky spirit. Register in advance.

Peace Memorial Church UCC, 10300 W. 131st St. Palos Park, 3 to 5 p.m.

There will be a FREE Trunk Or Treat in the back parking lot of the church. In case of rain, the event will be moved inside. The community is invited to come out not only for the trick or treating, but to decorate your trunk as well. Popcorn, candy and cotton candy are featured. For more information call the church officer at 708-448-7833.

Sunday, Oct. 29

Webb Chevy, 9440 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

The dealership parking lot will be transformed into a mesmerizing Oak Lawn Trunk or Treat! Get ready to have a frightfully fun timering your family and friends along with creatively decorated car trunks offering delicious treats for all the little goblins and ghouls. Complete this form if you're interested in decorating your car. Participants must provide their own decorations and candy.

First Church of God, 4600 W. 111th St., Oak Lawn, 2 p.m.

Decorate your car and load it with candy as we invite our church neighbors for a free, family friendly and fun alternative to Halloween. Bring your kids to enjoy collecting candy from 2-3pm, jumping in the bouncy house and games. Last year's Pet Parade was a big hit!! We'll be doing that again at about 3:15pm. Dress up your friendly fur-babies and show them off.

Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st St., Oak Lawn, 3 to 5 p.m.

Wear your costume and bring your plastic jack o’ lantern over to Pilgrim Faith for tunk or treat. For anyone who would like to decorate their car and pass out candy, please let the church know by filling out this form. Please spread the word to any little goblin or ghoul you know so they can come enjoy the fun!

First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn, 100th Street and Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, 2 to 4 p.m.

The “Pumpkin Church” will host a trunk-or-treat in the church parking lot. While you’re there, check out the adorable pumpkin patch and pick a pumpkin or two. Lots of photo ops, hayrides and more in the scenic patch.

Oak Lawn Bible Church, 9435 S. 54th Ave., Oak Lawn, 1 to 3 p.m.

Show up in your costume for treats and fun in the church parking lot, where trunks will be open and full of treats.

Tuesday, Oct. 31

Ridgeland Church, 6343 W. 90th Place, Oak Lawn, 6 to 8 p.m.

Bring your family and friends and enjoy a night of fun hanging out in the church parking lot, celebrating fall and getting lots of good candy.

Maranatha Chapel, 9731 S. Pulaski Road, Evergreen Park, 5 to 7 p.m.

Bring the kids over on Halloween for trunk-or-treat. RSVP in advance so the church has enough candy, 708-422-4340.

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