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Penn State Altoona Community Candy Crawl

2026 dates not announced yet. Details are from 2025.

Penn State Altoona hosts a free community Candy Crawl event where children can collect treats from 20 participating student organizations in a Trunk-or-Treat style.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

altoona.psu.edu

Last year

Tickets

FREE

Ages

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Food & Drink

Candy will be handed out by student organizations.

Parking

Parking available in the Hawthorn Lot.

Going?

Location

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Penn State Altoona · 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and community-oriented

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low (held rain or shine)

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive early to find parking in the Hawthorn Lot, as it may fill up quickly.
  • Pick up a campus map at the Slep Student Center to easily navigate between the student organization candy stations.
  • Ensure children are accompanied by an adult throughout the event for safety and supervision.
  • Dress for the weather, as the event is held rain or shine.
  • This event is a great opportunity to explore the Penn State Altoona campus and see student organizations in action.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Trunk-or-Treat style event
  • 20 student organizations participating

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets Contact

Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Candy Crawl?

It's a Trunk-or-Treat style event where children can collect candy from 20 different student organizations at Penn State Altoona.

Is there an admission fee?

No, the event is free and open to the public.

What time does the event start and end?

The Candy Crawl runs from 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM on Thursday, October 16th.

Where should I park?

Parking is available in the Hawthorn Lot.

What happens if it rains?

The event will be held rain or shine.

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