'Trunk Or Treat' Coming To Smithtown Town Hall

SMITHTOWN, NY — An afternoon of "spook-tacular" Halloween fun is coming, as the Town of Smithtown is set to host a free Trunk-or-Treat event from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of town hall.

Families are invited to enjoy a festive afternoon of trunk-or-treating, games, music, and plenty of Halloween fun.

"This type of community event is great fun for all family members," said Janine Marc-Anthony, executive director of the Smithtown Youth Bureau, in a news release. "It allows children to get use out of their costumes, while spending a little family time playing games and trick-or-treating in a safe location. We are so excited to bring this to the community this year and grateful to the local businesses, town departments, community members and HS students who have all volunteered to participate."

This festive event offers a fun, safe twist on traditional trick-or-treating, allowing families to celebrate in a community setting without the need to wander through neighborhoods at dusk or in the dark. Often humorously referred to as "Halloween Tailgating," trunk-or-treat events have become a beloved annual tradition, especially for families with young children.

Participating town department, community members and businesses should plan to gather in the Smithtown Town Hall parking lot, decorating their open trunks with creative and spooky themes. Children in costumes can visit each decorated car for treats, play games, and enjoy other Halloween activities—all in one safe, supervised location.

Parents can enjoy spending quality time with their kids and keep a close eye on them as they move from car to car — an experience that is often more manageable than door-to-door trick-or-treating.

This is a new tradition from the Town of Smithtown, aimed at bringing the community together for an afternoon of fun and festivities that the whole family can enjoy, according to the town.

There will be a canned goods collection set up to help support the Smithtown Food Pantry for those who choose to participate. Every contribution makes a difference.

"Be sure to mark your calendar and don’t miss out on this exciting Halloween event!" the town wrote.

For questions about this event, you may contact the Youth Bureau at: 631-360-7595 or email: youthbureau@smithtownny.gov.

The event is hosted by the Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau and the Supervisor’s Office, with help from various Town of Smithtown Departments, the Youth Advisory Board, Commack School District, Smithtown Central School District, Smithtown Fire Department, Smithtown Sunrise Rotary Club, Smithtown Performing Arts Center, Smithtown Chamber of Commerce and local businesses: Coldwell Banker American Homes, North Shore Psychological Services, Saladicious, Mathnasium of Smithtown and Children of America.