The Southaven Police Trunk or Treat is back for another year. The Southaven Police Department will host its annual free, family-friendly Halloween event from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the department’s West Precinct, 7320 Highway 51 North.
The department announced the date on its official Facebook page, telling families “It’s almost time for our annual Trunk or Treat!” The event flyer promises candy, a bounce house and more, with no cost to attend.
Southaven Police Trunk or Treat: Event Details
What: Southaven Police Department’s annual Trunk or Treat
When: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Southaven Police West Precinct, 7320 Hwy. 51 N., Southaven
Cost: Free
Activities: Candy, a bounce house and more
More information: southavenpolice.org
Trunk or treat events let children go car to car collecting candy from decorated vehicle trunks in a single, well-lit and supervised location. For many parents, it is a safer and easier option than going door to door, especially for younger children.
A Community Event Backed by Local Businesses
The Southaven Police Department has been preparing for this year’s event for weeks. In September, the department publicly thanked Sam’s Club for donations toward the Trunk or Treat, part of an ongoing partnership between local businesses and the department.
Events like this give residents a chance to meet officers in a relaxed setting, away from emergency calls and traffic stops. Community policing events also help children see officers as approachable neighbors.
Plan Your Halloween Weekend in DeSoto County
Sunday afternoon timing makes the Southaven event an easy fit before the busy final week of October. Families looking for more options can also mark their calendars for the Olive Branch Community Trunk-Or-Treat later that week.
A few tips for a smooth trunk or treat outing:
Arrive early, since free community events often draw large crowds.
Choose costumes that let children see clearly and walk safely.
Check candy before children eat it, and watch for allergens.
Keep a close eye on little ones in the busy parking lot.
Questions about the event can be directed to the Southaven Police Department through its website, southavenpolice.org, or its official Facebook page.
