Guide to trunk-or-treats in Delaware in 2024

There is no replacing trick-or-treating on Halloween. Kids and parents in costume greeting their neighbors and getting their favorite candy creates memories that can last a lifetime.

If you want an earlier start on the Halloween fun, there are some trunk-or-treats around the First State that can get everyone warmed up for holiday itself.

Trunk-or-treats are events where people park their cars and give out candy in a parking lot. Instead of a neighborhood, it's a lot and instead of houses, it's car trunks. Community center and churches are common places to see these events.

Grab a bucket, bag or pillowcase, throw on a costume and check out some of these trunk-or-treats in all three Delaware counties right as Halloween season is in full swing.

New Castle County

YMCAs are the best bet in Delaware for finding a trunk-or-treat. In New Castle County, all five locations are hosting an event on the weekend before Halloween.

On Thursday, Oct. 24, Walnut Street YMCA in downtown Wilmington will host a trunk-or-treat from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.. The next night, Friday, Oct. 25, Brandywine YMCA is hosting one with the same start and end time.

On Saturday, October 26, the Saturday before Halloween, will see three YMCAs in the county with trunk-or-treats.

• Middletown YMCA, Middletown, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Western Family YMCA, Newark, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Bear-Glasgow YMCA, Glasgow, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

University and Whist Club will host a public event on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at their location on North Broom Street in downtown Wilmington.

Kent County

Dover YMCA is hosting a trunk-or-treat on Friday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Dover YMCA Outdoor Center. There is another one in Dover at 35 Commerce Way on Saturday, Oct. 19 starting at 5 p.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m.

Outside Dover, Harrington City Hall is hosting an event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28.

Sussex County

Sussex YMCA is hosting an event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25.

There is Delaware State Police-supported trunk-or-treat at the Georgetown DMV from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Guide to trunk-or-treats in Delaware in 2024