Spookify Your Car With The Best Halloween Decorations

Last year, the only Halloween celebrations being had were drive-through Haunted Houses and socially distanced trick-or-treating. Some families opted not to celebrate at all to keep things safe. Even Halloween decorations were far and few in between, meaning spooky season was lacking its usual spine-chilling antics last year.

In spite of that, 2021 is all about making up for lost time. As soon as the slightest change in air temps hit the U.S., the over-the-top Halloween decorating began. Halloween is actually the second most decorated holiday in America, with approximately $6 billion spent annually. The creepy skeletons, jack-o’-lanterns, and ghoulish goblins, are all characteristics of Halloween decorations for your home.

However, have you ever considered decorating your car?

The best spooky season Halloween decorations for your car

If you’re a fan of Halloween, don’t limit yourself to household decorations this year. Make a statement on the road with a collection of gruesome and money-saving decor. The best trimmings don’t have to be expensive or large-scale. On the contrary, sometimes the simplest items make the biggest impact on spooky season.

Here are the savviest Halloween decorations for your car:

Arm/Leg hanging out of trunk

This one is a classic, for many reasons. Imagine driving behind a seemingly ordinary looking SUV, only to notice a bloody arm hanging from the back end. Although alarming, this bloody decor item creates a good laugh for all. The best part — you can find these Halloween decorations on Amazon for under $20. 

Spider cob web

This DIY decoration is feasibly the cheapest way to make a spooky statement. After a trip to the dollar store, you can grab a few packs of these stretchable cob webs and begin decorating your home and car. Watch the tutorial below to see just how easy it is to stretch and fasten these decorations.

Reminder: When attaching the fake spider web to your car’s exterior surfaces, remember to choose an adhesive that won’t damage your car paint. For example, 3M Auto Care Performance Masking Taste will do the trick.

Bloody car paint

If Halloween 2021 means blood and gory for you, pick up a can of red car paint and create your own masterpiece. You can write frightening messages, place hand prints, or simply smear the red paint to resemble blood. This is one of the easiest Halloween decorations out there. This option also makes a great family activity. If you trust your little ones to decorate your car of course!

Halloween decorations for a Trunk or Treat

During Halloween 2020, the idea of a Trunk or Treat event became widely popular across the U.S. This involves decorating the trunk of your vehicle with Halloween decorations, candy, and other spooky elements. Essentially, it is a Halloween celebration from your car.

With COVID-19 regulations in place, a Trunk or Treat still remains the safest yet still playful option to welcome trick or treaters in 2021. Here are some must-have items and Halloween decorations to celebrate a Trunk or Treat event this year:

• Variety of candies, chocolates, and individually packed treats
• Mini pumpkins
• Ghost and pumpkin balloons
• Skeltons, vampires, and hanging ghosts
• Creative costume awards

In addition to these basic Trunk or Treat ideas, you can also create an entire theme. Some folks treat their trunk as its own Halloween costume. For instance, you could transform your back end into a Hogwarts entrance or a Charlie Brown pumpkin patch. The options are up to your imagination.

To gather more inspiration, check out this full list of insanely cool Trunk or Treat ideas for Halloween 2021.

Let the fun begin!

Whether you’re celebrating from the comfort of your home or with family and friends this year, there are plenty of Halloween decorations to liven up this spooky holiday. The weekend countdown has begun, but it’s not too late to decorate. Snag a few last-minute items off Amazon or visit your local discount store and you’ll find a wealth of inspiration.