Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 24 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Attend the 4th Annual Trunk or Treat (5 to 7 p.m.)

Attend this fun filled family event on Friday, October 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. presented by the Harper Police in conjunction with Campus Recreation and Community Relations. Walk through cars decked out in Halloween decorations and allow your child (or yourself) to trick-or-treat without the stress of walking through your neighborhood. Ghosts and goblins of all types will love the opportunity to put on their costumes and gather treats without tiring out. This event will take place in parking lot #3 located on the campus of Harper College.

Visit the Harper Haunted Hospital (5 to 7 p.m.)

After you gather your treats from all the trunks, get ready to experience thrills and chills at the new Harper Haunted Hospital… if you dare! Our talented health careers faculty and students will have your heart racing as you navigate through the haunted simulation hospital. With spine-tingling surprises lurking in every corner, this immersive experience will leave you screaming with excitement! The Haunted Hospital is located in the Avante Center, right next to Lot #3.

Watch Hocus Pocus in the Rec Center Fieldhouse at 7:30 p.m. (Building M)

To wrap up the evening of Halloween fun, join Student Engagement in the Harper College Rec Center Fieldhouse (Building M) for a free showing of Hocus Pocus. Open seating begins at 7 p.m. and the film begins at 7:30 p.m. Picnic blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged! Concessions will be for sale at the event. More information on the film can be found here.

Make a Donation to the Hawks Care Pantry at the Trunk or Treat Event

Make a donation to the Hawks Care Pantry at the Trunk or Treat event. The Hawks Care Pantry offers a limited supply of non-perishable food items along with personal care essentials for currently enrolled students. Here is a list of donatable items needed:

Packages of granola bars , protein bars, snack bars
Macaroni & Cheese, and Instant Ramen
Hamburger Helper, and Tuna Helper
Bags of pasta, and rice
Boxes of cereal, and pancake mix
Unopened jars of peanut or nut butter, and jelly (no glass)

FAQs and Additional Information

This event is outside, how should I dress? In the Midwest, you don’t always know what you’re going to get in terms of temperature. We encourage participants to dress in layers.
What happens if it is raining? If we have rainy weather this event will be moved to the covered parking garage located on the east end of campus. Please park your car in Parking Lot #6 and walk over to the covered parking garage.
Will there be refreshments: Yes, Harper College Community Relations will provide hot chocolate and apple cider for participants on a first come first served basis. We encourage folks to bring their own bottles of water, however.
Can I bring my children, friends or family? Yes! Students, employees, children, family members and community members are all welcome at this event.
Will photos be taken? Opt-in photos will be taken at the throughout the event and we will be posting them on various Harper College social media channels. We encourage participants to capture photos and tag @harpercollege or @harpercampusrec, on Instagram and Facebook. However, we ask that you be mindful of those who may not want to have their photos taken or be featured on social media. Please ask permission prior to taking a photo or posting something to social media.

For more information contact Amie Granger at agranger@harpercollege.edu or 847.925.6741.