Halloween is fast approaching.
Whether your kids are too young to endure a night of traipsing around the neighborhood or you just prefer to get all your trick-or-treating done in one spot, trunk-or-treat events are popular with many families.
There are plenty of places to get candy in the Ozarks, whether you want to go out on Oct. 31 or in the weeks leading up to it. Here are 27 events where your little ghouls and boos can stock up on treats.
Trunk or Treat at George's Family Restaurant
When: Oct. 14
Where: George's Family Restaurant, 339 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
George's Family Restaurant is hosting its first trunk-or-treat event, which starts at 5 p.m. There will be games and music, as well as prizes for the best trunk and best costume.
8th Annual Family Fun Day at Coleman Vault
When: Oct. 18
Where: The Coleman Vault, 101 Market
St., Marionville
Starting at 1 p.m., The Coleman Vault is hosting its eighth annual Family Fun Day, which includes a trunk or treat and car show. Entry is free. There will be food, vendors, a costume contest for various ages and pets, a cake walk and a prize raffle.
Sho-Me Jeepers Trunk or Treat
When: Oct. 22
Where: Environmental Works Inc., 1455 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield
Sho-Me Jeepers Jeep Club is hosting its annual trunk or treat starting at 6 p.m.
Trunk or Treat Montclair Senior Living
When: Oct. 23
Where: Montclair Senior Living, 1000 E. Montclair St., Springfield
Step right up to a circus-themed trunk-or-treat event at Montclair Senior Living, featuring popcorn, fire performers and treats. The event starts at 7 p.m.
Abracadabra Discount Store Trunk or Treat
When: Oct. 24
Where: Abracadabra Discount Store. 2869 W. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield
Abracadabra Discount Store is hosting its first Trunk-or-Treat event starting at 5 p.m. The event is free to attend and will include food trucks and local businesses in addition to trunk or treating.
Frog Family Reptile & Amphibians trunk or treat
When: Oct. 24
Where: Frog Family Reptile & Amphibians, 3433 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield
Stock up on candy while making friends with reptiles, amphibians and other animal ambassadors during this trunk-or-treat event. In addition to trunk-or-treating, there will also be games and photo opportunities. Admission is free and the event starts at 4 p.m.
Howl N Scream Trunk or Treat
When: Oct. 24
Where: Joplin Humane Society Animal Adoption and Resource Center, 140 E. Emperor Lane, Joplin
The whole family, no matter how many legs they have, are welcome at the Howl N Scream trunk or treat. Starting at 2 p.m., guests can come participate in a costume contest, get treats and even adopt a new family member with all-day adoption specials. All dogs that attend must be on leash and comfortable around dogs and other people.
Trunk or Treat at Springfield Rehabilitation
When: Oct. 24
Where: Springfield Rehabilitation, 2800 S. Fort Ave., Springfield
Kids can visit Springfield Rehabilitation residents during its fifth annual trunk or treat, starting at 6 p.m. The first 200 kids will be served a free hot dog dinner.
'Springfield's Best Trunk or Treat' at Thrive Martial Arts
When: Oct. 24
Where: Thrive Martial Arts, 1712 E. Sunshine St., Springfield
Looking for a unique trunk-or-treat experience? Thrive Martial Arts' "Springfield's Best Trunk or Treat" has you covered. In addition to candy collecting, the event will feature hot cider, games, board breaking, a prize wheel and photos. Starts at 5 p.m.
Reliable Towing and Recovery Trunk or Treat
When: Oct. 24
Where: Reliable Towing and Recovery, 3232 W. Mulroy St., Springfield
Reliable Towing and Recovery is hosting a trunk-or-treat event from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Candyland at Northeast Community Park
When: Oct. 25
Where: Northeast Community Park, 3535 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
Anyone who's ever played the board game Candyland has thought about how sweet it would be to hike through the Lollipop Woods or even wade through the Licorice Lagoon. Northeast Community Park is hosting a different kind of trunk or treat ahead of Halloween, where kids can make their way through "Candyland" and collect sweets starting at 3 p.m. There will be a petting zoo, a bounce house, cotton candy food truck, pancake food truck, games, activities and more. The event is free.
Trunk or Treat at Harmony Baptist Church - Rogersville
When: Oct. 28
Where: Harmony Baptist Church, 5105 S. State Highway 125, Rogersville
Harmony Baptist Church in Rogersville is hosting a trunk-or-treat event starting at 6 p.m. The night will include candy, cool trunks, treats and "a good time for the whole family."
Trunk or Treat at Phoenix Springfield
When: Oct. 29
Where: Phoenix Home Care & Hospice, 1839 E. Independence St., Springfield
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice is hosting a trunk-or-treat event starting at 6 p.m., which will take place rain or shine.
Vend-or-Treat at Republic Farmers Market
When: Oct. 29
Where: Lowe's parking lot, 1225 U.S. 60, Republic
Republic Farmers Market is wrapping up its season with an evening of trick-or-treating and local vendors. The free event starts at 4 p.m. and there will also be a raffle basket for kids.
Annual Battlefield City Hall Haunt
When: Oct. 30
Where: Battlefield City Hall, 5434 S. Tower Drive, Battlefield
Starting at 6 p.m., guests can show off their funniest or scariest costumes for a free trunk-or-treat event. Also present at the event: The Creepy Crawlies from Dickerson Park Zoo.
AICS Trunk or Treat
When: Oct. 30
Where: American Indian Center of Springfield, 1126 N. Broadway Ave., Springfield
The American Indian Center of Springfield will start its trunk-or-treat event at 5 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at Fordland Clinic
When: Oct. 30
Where: Fordland Clinic, 1059 Barton Drive, Fordland
Little ghouls, superheroes, princesses and everyone in between is invited to Fordland Clinic's trunk-or-treat event. Starting at 6:30 p.m., guests can enjoy treats and themed stations set up inside the clinic during the indoor event.
Trunk or Treat Car Show at Misfits Tattoo
When: Oct. 30
Where: Misfits Tattoo, 3405 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield
Kids are invited to collect candy and check out cools cars at Misfits Tattoo's trunk-or-treat car show starting at 4 p.m. There will be first and second place trophies for best cars.
Trunk or Treat at A&B Auto Glass, Pride Auto Detailing
When: Oct. 30
Where: A&B Auto Glass and Pride Auto Detailing, 2835 E. Division St., Springfield
A&B Auto Glass and Pride Auto Detailing is hosting a family friendly trunk-or-treat event that starts at 6 p.m. In addition to collecting candy, there will be contests for best costume, best pet costume and best decorated trunk.
Downtown Webb City Trick-or-Treat
When: Oct. 30
Where: Main Street, West Broadway and Webb Street in Webb City
Families can visit decorated businesses along Main Street, West Broadway Street, and Webb Street to receive candy while supplies last. The event starts at 12:30 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at The Crossing Church
When: Oct. 31
Where: The Crossing Church, 5105 N. Farm Road 169, Springfield
Families can visit The Crossing Church for trunk-or-treating starting at 6 p.m. The night will include decorated trunks, candy, games and fellowship. Free to attend.
Trunk or Treat at Episcopal Church
When: Oct. 31
Where: St. James Episcopal Church, 2645 E. Southern Hills Blvd., Springfield
Come vote for the trunk with the best decorations. Event starts at 4:30 p.m.
Harleyween Trunk or Treat
When: Oct. 31
Where: Renegade Harley-Davidson, 3980 W. Sunshine St., Springfield
Renegade Harley-Davidson, The Ozark Mountain HOG Chapter and Brookline Fire & Rescue are partnering up for Harleyween Trunk or Treat. Starting at 11 a.m. Event will be indoors if there is bad weather.
Trunk or Treat at Northside Christian Church
When: Oct. 31
Where: Northside Christian Church, 4902 N. State Highway H, Springfield
Northside Christian Church is hosting its annual trunk or treat, starting at 5:30 p.m. The free event will include hot dogs, candy, popcorn, inflatables, crafts, hot cocoa, raffle prizes and more. Event will be outdoors; guests are asked to dress accordingly.
Trick or Treat at Lacoba Homes
When: Oct. 31
Where: Lacoba Homes, Highway 60 East, Monett
Spread some Halloween cheer — or screams — with residents of Lacoba Homes, a nursing home in Monett. Starting at 6 p.m., guests can enjoy music, snacks and candy.
Trick-or-Treat in the Lebanon-Laclede County Library
When: Oct. 31
Where: Lebanon-Laclede County Library, 915 S. Jefferson Ave., Lebanon
With Missouri weather, you never know what you're going to get. Instead of braving the heat or frigid temperatures, parents can take kids trick-or-treating in costume at Lebanon-Laclede County Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For any questions, call 417-532-2148.
Trunk or Treat Stockton Christian Church
When: Oct. 31
Where: Stockton Christian Church, 703 West St., Stockton
Families can come to Stockton Christian Church for its trunk or treat starting at 5 p.m. In addition to decorated trunks and candy, there will also be free hot dogs.
This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: 27 Springfield-area trunk-or-treats for kids to enjoy this month
