Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated as tiny haunted houses with pumpkins and costumed kids at dusk (Joplin Trunk-or-Treat)

Joplin Trunk-or-Treat

Visitors trick-or-treat at decorated car trunks to collect candy and vote for their favorite trunk of the night. The gathering features carnival-style games, face painting, large inflatables, and pumpkins to decorate and take home. Guests can also enter costume contests for gift card prizes and head inside the gym for a meal.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

The evening is totally free. Free hot dogs, chips and fixings are served in the Martin Luther School gym until the food runs out.

Hours

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

Ages

Children, Youth

Food & Drink

Free hot dogs, chips, and fixings are served inside the Martin Luther School gym until food runs out.

Parking

Use the 26th Street parking lot. The Connecticut Ave parking lot entrances will be closed for the event. The large Church of Christ parking lot across the way may also be used with permission.

Going?

Location

Immanuel Lutheran Church · 2616 S Connecticut Ave Joplin, MO 64804, Joplin, MO 64804 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Connecticut Avenue parking lot entrances are closed for the event; park in the 26th Street lot or the Church of Christ lot across the way.
  • Food in the Martin Luther School gym is served until it runs out.
  • If it rains, event activities will be moved indoors.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Kids can show off their costumes every 30 minutes for a chance to win a gift card.
  • New this year: carnival-style games, face painting, and pumpkins to decorate and take home.
  • New large inflatables are part of the event.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What food is provided?

Hot dogs, chips, and fixings are served inside the Martin Luther School gym until the food runs out.

What happens if it rains?

In the event of rainy weather, everything is moved inside.

How do the costume contests work?

Kids have the opportunity every 30 minutes throughout the evening to show off their costumes and potentially win a gift card prize.

Can visitors vote on the decorated trunks?

Yes, visitors are invited to cast a vote for their favorite trunk of the night.

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