Seasonal & Holidays

USJ Invites Children For On-Campus Halloween Fun

Students at West Hartford's University of Saint Joseph are hosting local children for its annual 'Trunk or Treat' Halloween celebration.

Michael Lemanski's profile picture
Michael Lemanski, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
One of the more eagerly anticipated Halloween celebrations locally is the University of Saint Joseph's annual 'Truck or Treat' event on campus for local children. Here, 'Joey,' USJ's Blue Jay, dishes some candy to an event attendee.
One of the more eagerly anticipated Halloween celebrations locally is the University of Saint Joseph's annual 'Truck or Treat' event on campus for local children. Here, 'Joey,' USJ's Blue Jay, dishes some candy to an event attendee. (University of Saint Joseph)

WEST HARTFORD, CT — College students at a West Hartford university will be showing off their Halloween spirit to local schoolchildren with a special celebration early next week.

That's because the University of Saint Joseph is hosting its third annual “Truck and Treat” celebration on Monday, Oct. 27, at the 1678 Asylum Ave. campus.

From 4 to 6:30 p.m., families with young children can trick-or-treat through the Halloween-themed Madonna residence hall, where USJ students will hand out candy.

Find out what's happening in West Hartfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Then they can explore several of West Hartford’s emergency vehicles up close while meeting local first responders.

At 6:30 p.m., families are invited to enjoy an outdoor screening of “Hocus Pocus” with free hot dogs, pretzels, and other refreshments.

Find out what's happening in West Hartfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

For more information, contact Dean of Student Life Brandon Dawson at 860.231. 5430 or
bdawson@usj.edu.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from West Hartford