Trunk-Or-Treat

I’m a huge fan of trunk-or-treat events in terms of inclusion and accessibility for a few reasons. One, the event usually takes place during daylight hours, which is a lot safer for kids who dart or elope (words we use in the special needs community for kids who get away…fast). Two, a big event that takes place outside means the noise can dissipate better for our kids with sensory processing issues. Three, since trunk-or-treats take place in parking lots, they are already wheelchair or walker friendly for anyone with mobility issues. Four, families volunteer to create trunks and the event is free for trunk-or-treaters so it is inclusive of all socio-economic backgrounds. Five, even if all your child wants to do is sit by your car and eat candy, they have successfully participated in a community Halloween event and been part of their neighborhood.

Okay, you know those families who have perfect family costumes where they all coordinate. Like they’re each a different Avenger or Harry Potter character or whatever.  That was never us…

Dave was Charlie Brown as a ghost (from It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown), I was a baby (last minute target fleece hello kitty sweatshirt and pig tails) and the boys were Harry Potter and a football player.  In fact, that year, Will found a family who had all dressed as Harry Potter characters, except they were missing a Harry…he happily posed with them and I think he might still be displayed on their bookcase in their family photo. LOL.

Truly, fun for the whole family!