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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We normally don't go to Trunk or Treats because I don't think DS needs more candy. We did go to one this year because friends invited us and there were bouncy houses and DS cannot pass up a bouncy house, he is 7. There was some candy but not a ton. He had a blast but it was more of a social event then it was a candy based event.

I know that some Trunk or Treats were set up so that kids who live on streets with no trick or treating options, due to lack of houses and or perceived danger, would have a trick or treat option. The Y in our area has one and kids are bused in from different places to participate.

I also think that they are held so that parents feel more comfortable with the activity. Some are held by religious groups and [b]are meant to take the place of Halloween which is seen as problematic because wizards and demons and ghosts and ghouls are problematic. [/b]Some provide families with a sense of security because the candy is provided by an organization so the parents are less worried about things in candy.

I think that there are a good number because kids like getting dressed up in their costumes and running around getting candy.[/quote]

So are kids not allowed to wear costumes, or just not scary costumes?

I've only recently heard of this, but more on Facebook etc. posted by relatives in suburban areas.  I live in NW DC and have never heard of one here in DC.[/quote]

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