The Alton Chamber of Commerce’s Trunk-or-Treat will be on Friday, October 31, 2025, on the square in Alton, Missouri. There will be candy, costume contests, and inflatable costume races.
Location and Date
The trunk-or-treat will be on the southwest end of the square, from the Alton Farm Bureau to the courthouse sidewalk, and from Young’s light pole to the courthouse. If there are severe storms, the event will be moved inside to either the multi-purpose room or the FEMA building. It will be on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 5:00 pm.
Costume Contests
There will be costume contests at the Trunk-or-Treat. The costume contest will have 11 and under, 12 and up, and family categories. The family category will have first and second place with a $75 gift card to Jason’s Mexican Restaurant and $50 gift card to Court Square Cafe, respectively.
For the 11 and under and 12 and up categories, there will be first, second, and third place awards given out to both age groups. All the costumes will be judged on originality.
Inflatable Costume Race
The inflatable costume race will have four age divisions (5 and under; 6 to 10; 11 to 17; 18 and up). Winners will receive $20 (a toy may be substituted for the 5 and under group).
Other Awards
It was decided that there will be a best-decorated trunk (with a $100 prize) and a best-decorated business (a travel trophy).
Trunks
Businesses and individuals are encouraged to come and set up there car to hand out candy to the kids. Just show up in the afternoon and set up your car. Set-up will be at 4:00 pm.
