HARRISONBURG VA (Rocktown Now) – As Halloween approaches, families across the Central Shenandoah Valley are preparing for a season filled with costumes, candy, and community spirit. One of the most popular traditions—Trunk-or-Treat—offers a safe and festive alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating, with decorated car trunks serving as candy stations in parking lots throughout the region.
Here’s a roundup of Trunk-or-Treat events happening in the Valley:

Thursday, October 30
Shenandoah Elementary PTO Trunk or Treat
5:00–6:30 p.m. | 529 Fourth Street, Shenandoah
A school-hosted event with decorated trunks and community participation.

Friday, October 31

Smiley’s Ice Cream – Bridgewater | 5:00–8:30 p.m.
Harrisonburg Ford – Harrisonburg | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Steven Nissan – Harrisonburg | 3:30–7:00 p.m.
Briery Branch Church – Dayton | 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Bridgewater Presbyterian Church – Bridgewater | 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Ulrich Lifestyle – Harrisonburg | 5:30–8:00 p.m.
Glossbrenner United Methodist Church – Churchville | 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Harrisonburg Honda and Hyundai – Harrisonburg | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Cherryvale United Methodist Church – Staunton | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Dave Shelor – State Farm Agent – Stuarts Draft | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Staunton-Augusta Family YMCA – Staunton | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
New Beginnings Salon – Greenville | 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Barboursville Volunteer Fire Company – Barboursville | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Windigrove Apartments – Waynesboro | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Waynesboro Hyundai – Waynesboro | 3:30–5:30 p.m.
The Salvation Army – Waynesboro | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Town of Shenandoah Halloween Parade & Treats
4:00–6:00 p.m. | Shenandoah River Park
Includes a costume parade, free food, and town-wide trick-or-treating until 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 25

Windsor Hills United Methodist Church – Roanoke | 3:00–5:00 p.m.
New Life Presbyterian Church – Salem | 5:00–7:00 p.m.