Trick or Treat. Free Halloween activities for the youth and families of West Baltimore | Office of Community and Civic Engagement

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Office of Community and Civic Engagement (OCCE) hosts the fourth annual Trick or Treat with UMB event.

Join us for a night filled with frights and fun! This event provides safe, free Halloween activities for youth and families in West Baltimore.

Event Details:

  • Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, from 4:30-6 p.m.
  • 873 W. Baltimore St. (outdoor lot at West Baltimore and South Poppleton streets)
  • The lot opens for setup at 3:30 p.m. Please arrive no later than 4 p.m. to set up your table.
  • Student and employee groups can sign up to request a table at this event. Each group will be provided with a 3x6 rectangular table and two chairs. To help create a festive atmosphere, groups should decorate their tables and hand out treats to community members in attendance.
  • Groups are responsible for bringing their own candy or treats, decorations, and any additional seating. This annual event draws approximately 400 attendees, and groups are asked to plan to serve up to 300 youth.
  • Costumes are optional but highly encouraged to add to the celebration.

Your primary contact will receive an email with additional guidelines for treats, costumes, and table decorations.

Please contact Dionne McConkey at d.mcconkey@umaryland.edu or 410-706-5620 with any questions.

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