SRANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - Presented by the Rancho Murieta Association Recreation Committee, the Trunk and Treat early Halloween celebration took place under ideal weather at Stonehouse Park on Oct. 26.

Now in its second year, the event attracted 20 cars from the Rancho Murieta corvette club and the classic cars club, along with three golf carts, whose owners joined in the festivities for the first time.

A crowd of costumed children eagerly moved from car to car, filling their bags with candy and enjoying the spooky decorations, including spiders and other Halloween displays.

Committee member Wyly Haviland estimated that over 200 people attended. 

“It was bigger than last year, and we hope to keep growing it so it becomes a hallmark event,” he said.

Parents didn’t have to worry about food, as the committee served 200 hot dogs with chips, water, popcorn and about 200 trick-or-treat bags.

The committee awarded $50 gift certificates for the most creatively decorated car and golf cart. Theresa Souza won with her “yellow brick road” setup leading into her trunk, and Hayley Friedman transformed her cart into a harvest festival. A prize for best-costumed pet will be added next year.

Another plan is to invite residents who don’t typically get trick-or-treaters at home to join the event next year. “This will give them a chance to interact with the neighborhood kids,” Haviland explained.

Pricilla and Taylor Deluna attended with their two young children. “This is so stinking cute,” she said. “This is a great option for people who can’t do Halloween night.”

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