SAN BERNARDINO EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Park, Decorate, Connect: Vendor Registration for SBCUSD Trunk or Treat in San Bernardino
A community-facing vendor opportunity to decorate a trunk or table, hand out candy and resources, and meet roughly 1,500 local families—this guide explains what to bring, when to arrive, and how to make the most of the evening.
Park, Decorate, Connect: Vendor Registration for SBCUSD Trunk or Treat in San Bernardino.
Hosted by Family Engagement in San Bernardino, the SBCUSD Trunk or Treat is a concentrated, family-centered evening where registered vendors decorate a trunk or table and distribute candy, information, and small giveaways to an estimated 1,500 participants. The format prioritizes safe, direct interaction with kids and families and provides a visible platform to showcase services and resources in a friendly, controlled setting.
Highlights
Event Highlights
Reach a Large, Local Audience
The event draws roughly 1,500 participants, giving vendors a concentrated opportunity to introduce services, programs, and family resources to a broad cross-section of the community in one evening.
Decorate, Distribute, and Engage
Vendors decorate a vehicle trunk or a table, then hand out candy, flyers, raffle tickets, or other family-friendly items while interacting directly with attendees—an intentionally hands-on way to build visibility and goodwill.
Timed Setup to Keep Things Safe
To ensure a safe environment for families and children, vehicles must be parked and fully set up by 5:30 PM, with vendor setup beginning earlier in the afternoon and the event running in the evening.
What the day feels like
What the Evening Feels Like
The evening is a focused, community-facing exchange: vendors arrive in the late afternoon to prepare a themed trunk or family-friendly table, then spend the event interacting with children and parents while distributing candy and informational materials. For vendors it is both a brief performance—presentation through decoration and giveaways—and a direct outreach opportunity to connect with attendees in a safe, organized setting.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this vendor opportunity best suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Vendor setup begins in the late afternoon with an explicit requirement that vehicles be parked and fully set up by 5:30 PM; the event runs in the evening from 6:00–7:30 PM.
Bring candy, flyers, raffle tickets, or other family-friendly giveaways and any materials needed to decorate a trunk or set up a table display.
Plan to staff your trunk or table for the full event window to engage with families; ensure your vehicle and display are safe and compliant with event guidelines.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many attendees typically come to this event?
The event welcomes about 1,500 participants.
What are acceptable items to hand out?
Vendors are encouraged to bring candy, flyers, raffle tickets, or other family-friendly items.
When should vendors arrive and be set up?
Setup begins in the late afternoon; vehicles must be parked and fully set up by 5:30 PM with the event running from 6:00–7:30 PM.
Do vendors need to decorate a space?
Yes—vendors decorate a trunk or a table as part of their presence and interactions with attendees.
Who operates the event?
The event is organized by Family Engagement under the SBCUSD Trunk or Treat vendor registration.
What is the goal of participating as a vendor?
The opportunity is intended to connect vendors with families, showcase services, and create a safe, memorable experience for children and parents.