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Community Health Centers Halloween Candy Buy Back Event

Community Health Centers hosts its annual Halloween Candy Buy Back event, offering children a chance to trade in their excess Halloween candy for exciting prizes and raffle tickets. This initiative encourages healthier post-trick-or-treat habits while providing opportunities to win gift cards, museum passes, and oral hygiene kits. Events are held at various locations across multiple dates.

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What to Expect

Candy trade-in for prizes and raffle tickets

Event Details

Duration

Multiple dates and times depending on location

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Community Health Centers of the Central Coast

Food & Drink

Healthy foods and toothbrushes/oral hygiene kits are given as prizes.

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

๐Ÿ‘ป ๐Ÿ‘ป ๐Ÿ‘ป ๐Ÿ‘ป ๐Ÿ‘ป (1/5)

Family Friendly

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Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Community-focused, health-conscious

Energy Level

Low

Budget

$

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Location

Community Health Centers

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: $
  • Pets: No pets allowed

Tips & Advice

  • Check the specific dates and times for each location before you go, as they vary.
  • Bring your children's Halloween candy to one of the participating CHC locations to exchange it for prizes.
  • The event aims to promote healthier habits by reducing excess candy consumption.
  • Prizes include gift cards, museum memberships, gym passes, and oral hygiene kits.
  • This event is a great way to manage the candy haul after trick-or-treating.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Candy trade-in for prizes
  • Raffle tickets for awesome prizes
  • Promotes healthier habits

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the specific dates and times for the candy buy-back events?

Dates and times vary by location. Please refer to the event details for the schedule at each participating Community Health Center.

What kind of prizes can children expect to receive?

Children can receive prizes such as Walmart gift cards, memberships to local children's museums, day passes to local gyms and pools, toothbrushes, and oral hygiene kits.

Is there a limit to how much candy can be traded in?

The provided information does not specify a limit on the amount of candy that can be traded in per child.

Are these events open to everyone, or only CHC patients?

The event is open to children who have collected Halloween candy, and it is hosted by Community Health Centers, suggesting broad community participation.

What is the main goal of this candy buy-back event?

The primary goal is to encourage healthier habits by allowing children to trade in excess Halloween candy for prizes and raffle tickets.

Tags

halloween candytrick or treatfamily friendlycommunity eventhealth education

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Aug 28, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Halloween Events Near Me editorial team