Free Community Trunk or Treat on October 23

Get ready for a spooktacular evening of family-friendly Halloween fun! Jefferson College invites the community to its annual Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 23, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., in the Blue Lot at the Hillsboro location.

This free event is open to children ages 12 and under and their families, offering a safe and festive environment to celebrate Halloween. It will feature decorated trunks, candy, games, prizes and Party Paws mobile zoo. New this year, costume contests for children and pets!

Attendees can also enjoy a variety of food and refreshments available for purchase from local food trucks, including Traveling Tom’s Brunch Box, Sodie's, Hog Call BBQ and Dynasty Manna.

Jefferson College extends its appreciation to Boy Scout Troop #406 for providing parking assistance and the Hillsboro School District R-3 for providing a bus and driver to support the event.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
• Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
• Location: Jefferson College, Blue Lot, 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO
• Admission: Free for children ages 12 and under
• Activities: Trunk or treating, candy, games, prizes, costume contests for children and pets, and food trucks

Only College-approved trunks will be permitted to participate in the event.

For additional information, contact Brandi Gallaway at (636) 481-3231 or bgallawa@jeffco.edu.