Community invited to Trick or Treat at Penn State Hazleton on Oct. 24

October 10, 2024

HAZLETON, Pa. - Community members are invited to put on their costumes and come celebrate Halloween at Penn State Hazleton's Trick-or-Treat event on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

The free, family-friendly gathering will be held on the Sports & Recreation Field at Penn State Hazleton, 76 University Drive, Hazleton. Attendees should follow signs posted at the entrance to campus for parking. Sponsors for the event include the Penn State Hazleton Lion Ambassadors, the Hazleton Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association, the Penn State Hazleton Alumni Society, Hershey, and Bimbo Bakehouse.

Pre-wrapped Halloween candy will be handed out by student clubs and organizations and members of the faculty and staff. Participants can bring a bag or obtain one at the event. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

"After the tremendous turnout at last year's Trick-or-Treat, Penn State Hazleton is once again excited for another opportunity to welcome our community to campus for a fun, family-friendly evening," Regional Chancellor Elizabeth J. Wright said.

The event is sponsored and organized by the Penn State Hazleton Lion Ambassadors, a student-led organization that promotes Penn State and its interests and goals among current and future students, alumni, and friends.

The organization said it was important to them to host an event that brings together the campus and members of the community.

"Penn State Hazleton values its relationship with the surrounding communities and to be able to connect in person here on campus is an opportunity we are really excited about," said Sabrina Krupko, Penn State Hazleton associate director of admissions and adviser to the Lion Ambassadors.

"The Lion Ambassadors have planned this event for several years as outreach to the community and look forward to providing another fun, safe environment for kids to celebrate Halloween with their local Penn State campus," added Lion Ambassadors President Emily Barna.

At this year's trick-or-treat, donations will be accepted for Penn State Hazleton Benefiting THON. The organization holds events and raises money throughout the year for Penn State THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world which supports children who are battling cancer at Penn State Health Children's Hospital and their families. The fundraising effort culminates each February during THON Weekend, where select students participate in a 46-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon. Donations to THON can be made online and credited to Penn State Hazleton Benefiting THON.

For questions or more information, contact Krupko at [email protected]or 570-450-3181.