While trick-or-treating on Halloween is a rite of passage for kids, it happens only on one day out of the year. But there are plenty of places to trunk-or-treat near DC throughout the month of October. These free trunk-or-treats in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia offer kids plenty of opportunities to collect more candy—and wear their Halloween costumes.

For those who are unfamiliar with the term, trunk-or-treats are events at which organizations, groups, or individuals decorate the trunks of their cars with fun Halloween displays. Kids can visit each trunk and receive candy and other goodies.

Read on for our list of free events where kids can trunk-or-treat near DC. For more Halloween fun, check out our Halloween Events and Activities Guide for Washington, DC Kids and our list of the best free Halloween events near DC for kids and families.