Name: Waterford's Wicked Wonderland Trunk-or-Treat Event
Start: 2026-10-18T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Waterford High School

Waterford High School

Waterford's Wicked Wonderland Trunk-or-Treat

October 18, 2026, 2-4pm
*Neurodivergent friendly 1-1:30
​Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Bring your own bag to collect candy​
Event is FREE to the public!
<ul>
 <li>Costume Parade, Contest &amp; Prizes!</li>
 <li>Trunk Contest &amp; Prizes!</li>
 <li>Food Vendors!</li><li>Performance by the Crow &amp; Cauldron Witch Dancers of SECT</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Inflatable Fire House</li>
 <li>Military support! </li>
 <li>Music!</li>
</ul>
Tons of fun happening at this family friendly event!
​Looking to donate candy or have questions? Reach out to Joe Trelli at Youth Services: 860-444-5848 or <a href="mailto:jtrelli@waterfordct.org">jtrelli@waterfordct.org </a>
To register as a Trunker: <a href="https://wysb.formstack.com/forms/trunk_or_treat_2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://wysb.formstack.com/forms/trunk_or_treat_2026</a>
 *Trunk registration closes October 12th - capped at 50 vehicles

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Waterford's Wicked Wonderland Trunk-or-Treat Event

Waterford's Wicked Wonderland Trunk-or-Treat

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​Children under 12 must...

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This event is free and open to the Public.&nbsp; Donations are greatly appreciated with all proceeds going to fund needed repairs to the historic House and Barn at Samuel Smith Farmstead.&nbsp; For more information, see <a href="https://samuelsmithfarmstead.org/calendar/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://samuelsmithfarmstead.org/calendar/</a>
or contact Lu Huntington via email at: <a href="mailto:maryluleahy@gmail.com">maryluleahy@gmail.com</a>
or by cell (860) 961 9296.

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