Trunk-or-treat guide

is a plug-and-play system for creating a crowd-pleasing, brand-boosting Halloween event—without burning out or blowing your budget.

This guide gives you everything you need to plan, promote, and host a Trunk-or-Treat event that puts your business front and center. Whether you’re a boutique, salon, studio, storefront, or service provider, this event is designed to be flexible, repeatable, and packed with local impact.

• Low-cost, high-visibility: You don’t need a big budget to make a big impression.
• Built for real businesses: No fluff, no overcomplication—just a clear plan that works.
• Community connection: Turn candy into connection and costumes into content.
• Repeatable system: Use it again next year with minimal tweaks.

• Step-by-step instructions for planning and hosting your event
• Done for you plug-and-play Canva templates
• Promo strategies that actually build buzz (including the “mom group flyer” trick)
• Host recruitment templates and setup checklists
• Optional add-ons to boost engagement and dwell time
• Business exposure tactics to turn foot traffic into future customers
• Real-world tips for choosing your date, securing your space, and standing out

• Business owners who want visibility without chaos
• Community spaces looking to host a seasonal event
• Anyone tired of watching other "Fall-Themed" businesses get all the attention in October

• More eyes on your brand
• More foot traffic to your location
• More content for your social media
• More goodwill in your community
• More reasons for people to come back

• A huge budget
• A marketing team
• A haunted house setup
• A perfect plan You just need this guide—and a parking lot.

Grab the Trunk-or-Treat Event Planning Guide and get everything you need to host a high-impact Halloween event that builds buzz, connection, and visibility.

Let’s make your business the one they remember.