HumanKind Foster Care to Host Free Trunk or Treat Oct. 31

Third annual Halloween event in Lynchburg will feature decorated trunks, hayrides, games and activities while raising awareness of the need for foster families.

LYNCHBURG, Va. — HumanKind Foster Care will host its third annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the HumanKind Main Campus, 1903 HumanKind Way in Lynchburg.

The free, family-friendly Halloween celebration will feature decorated vehicles, candy, hayrides, a family photo booth, food trucks and outdoor games.

Event highlights include:

• Trunk or Treat: Children can collect candy from creatively decorated vehicles.
• Free hayrides: Families can enjoy a ride around the HumanKind campus.
• Free family photo booth: An opportunity for families to capture photos in their Halloween costumes.
• Food trucks and outdoor games: Additional activities and refreshments for attendees.

“It’s always so fun to bring the community together to celebrate kids, kindness, and the power of family,” said Jamie Creasy, executive director of HumanKind Foster Care. “Our events are not only about fun — it’s about building awareness and support for the children in our care.”

The event also aims to highlight the ongoing need for foster families throughout the region.

HumanKind, a Virginia-based nonprofit founded in 1903, provides foster care, early childhood education, parenting education, financial coaching and other family support services.

Its statewide foster care network trains and supports families caring for children and teenagers. In 2025, 238 children received 24-hour care in the homes of trained foster parents, according to HumanKind.

Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. Families can RSVP online through HumanKind Foster Care.

Additional information about HumanKind and its programs is available at humankind.org.