HILLSBORO – In order to provide wholesome and safe fall activities for kids through age 12, Jefferson College will host its annual Community Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 21, from 5:30-8 p.m. on the Hillsboro campus in the Blue Parking Lot near the Buildings and Grounds office. There is no cost to attend and reservations are not required.
The family-friendly event is sponsored by Jefferson College student clubs and organizations, providing a safe environment that kids and parents can enjoy. Only College-sponsored trunks are allowed.
Trunk or Treat will feature a variety of free games and activities for kids plus prizes, candy, a family friendly hayride, and a petting zoo by Animals R Us. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.
Various food trucks will also be on site with items available for purchase separately, weather permitting. They include Loot’s Lunch, Kona Ice, Old Village Mercantile, and Yo-Dawg.
The event is one of many activities Jefferson College hosts each year in connection with its mission of community outreach, providing numerous age-appropriate experiences. It has become an autumn tradition in Jefferson County, attracting hundreds of families each year.
For more information about the Community Trunk or Treat event for kids, contact Student Development Coordinator Brandi Gallaway at (636) 481-3231 or email bgallawa@jeffco.edu.