As a widespread cultural phenomenon in the US, I dislike that Halloween is becoming aggregated to the rich neighborhoods. Perfectly good lower class neighborhoods that are exceptionally decorated for the holiday are soulless on the night.
Not bagging on trunk or treats or anything like thay. My mixed zone, mixed generation, vibrant neighbourhood is so cute on Halloween but then there is no real community engagement. It makes the holiday kinda sad and individualistic except for those lucky enough to have money. Another loosening the fabric of community in the US.
Just my two cents.
Edit: FWIW I dont blame parents for wanting to give their children the best Halloween experience by trucking them to such neighborhoods. The problem is not them, it is the wealth disparity.
I feel you. I think the concept of trunk or treats is a great idea for folks who live in apartments, etc. It has been coopted to those rich neighborhoods too however. The rich neighborhood here had a street closure trunk or treat the week prior to Halloween and so they get double the Halloween and we get nothing. We got one kid. 😩