Urban League Grtr Hartford's "Trunk or Treat" Event on Friday, Oct. 28

Hartford-area children and families are invited to the Urban League of Greater Hartford’s third annual “Trunk or Treat” this Friday, October 28 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. outdoors in the parking lot of the Urban League’s office at 140 Woodland St. (corner of Woodland St. and Sargeant St.) in Hartford, Conn. (If rain, the event will be held one week later on Friday, November 4 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)

Community organizations, businesses, and individuals will safely distribute prepackaged candy and treats from decorated cars and booths in a tailgate-style. Attendees are invited to come in costume (optional), and there will be a 5:00 p.m. costume parade for all ages.

Children ages 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult. No advance registration is needed.

Featured will be a deejay, Double-Dutch jump rope demonstrations, children’s books giveaway, arts & crafts, selfie photo opportunities, a variety of prizes, and:

• Event Emcee is local performing artist Versatile Poetiq.
• Free fresh produce from the Urban League of Greater Hartford’s indoor Aeroponic Garden.
• Free, No-appointment Vaccines and Boosters by Harriott Home Health as part of the National Urban League’s (NUL) nationwide “All In” campaign.
• Urban League and Community partner resource tables: learn about local programs/services of local organizations

To volunteer to help at the event, donate candy or giveaways, contribute to the Urban League, or get more information about the Trunk or Treat event, call the Urban League of Greater Hartford at 860-527-0147 ext. 160 or email: events@ulgh.org. To display, donate or volunteer for the event, go to: https://forms.gle/P7qPQqxtg4hCrLkx6

The Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc. (ULGH) is a community-based, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to reduce the economic disparities in Greater Hartford’s communities through programs and services in the areas of youth development, adult education, workforce development and training, economic enrichment, health equity, social justice, and racial equality. Established in 1964 as the National Urban League’s 66th affiliate, the ULGH works locally to promote that nationwide organization’s “All In” campaign to help combat the Covid-19 pandemic by helping to inform communities of color about the vaccines so they can make the best, most informed decision about receiving the vaccine. For information about the Urban League of Greater Hartford, visit www.ulgh.org or call 860-527-0147. Follow us on social media @ulgh64.