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Halloween Events

With the various Halloween events happening around Merced, we've compiled a list of them on this page! Please feel free to scroll through and register for any events that suit your interests. 

Merced Pride Center: Trick or Treat Street

Merced is bringing a Trick-or-Treat Street event back to Downtown Merced for the ENTIRE Merced Community and Beyond to enjoy! There will be over 50 businesses passing out candy along Main Street and Canal - free and for all ages. This event is on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 3:00pm-5:00pm in Downtown Merced. Registration is open below! 

Click HERE to register if the form above is not working.

Merced County: Halloween Dance & Party

Hello Bobcats! Merced County invites you to volunteer for the Special Needs 2022 Halloween Dance/Party happening Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Merced Senior Community Center from 5pm-9:30pm (15th and O Streets Merced, CA 95340)!

Students who attend this event will help with events, such as organizing a raffle, costume contests, distributing snacks and so on!

If you are interested in participating, please fill out this form below!

Click HERE to register if the form above is not working.


City of Merced Parks and Recreation

WE'RE BACK! This year's City of Merced Parks and Recreation Halloween events start on Saturday October 22nd! This is a free event for the community, so volunteers are definitely appreciated! Come dressed in your Halloween costumes and bring your candy bags and get ready for lots of candy, vendors, and fun spooky decor and music!

For more information, please see below and feel free to email us at communityservice@ucmerced.edu

 

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Halloween Street Bash

Saturday, October 22nd, 4PM-9PM (Shifts Available)

Joe Herb Park: 2200 Yosemite Parkway, Merced 95340

This years Halloween Street Bash will be a family friendly walk through event for the community at the parking lot of Joe Herb near the softball field. This event involves decorated car trunks, Halloween floats, decorated booths, and live music. 

During this time slot volunteers will be expected to help out in all areas such as setting up, decorating, passing out candy, facilitating games, and cleaning up. You may also be asked if you are willing to dress up in a costume for event purposes.  If you are volunteering, please meet at Joe Herb Park parking lot near softball fields.

Tiny Tots Pumpkin Party

Friday, October 28th, 3:30PM-8:30PM

Applegate Park Zoo: 1045 W. 25th St. Merced, CA 95340

This is a friendly family Halloween festive community event held at Applegate Park Zoo.  Event entails Halloween decoration, crafts, edible eats and much more. Volunteers will be helping out in all areas assisting youth in different activities. You may also be asked if you are willing to dress up in a costume for event purposes.  

Zpooky Nights

October 29th & 30th, 5:30PM-9:30PM

Applegate Park Zoo: 1045 W. 25th Street, Merced, CA 95341

This years ZpOOky Nights event is looking for volunteers to assist at their annual event at Applegate Park Zoo. Volunteer opportunities are varied and begin on October 29th and continue through October 30th. Volunteers will be expected to help out in all areas such as setting up, decorating, assisting in crafts, disinfecting, and cleaning up. You may also be asked if you are willing to dress up in a costume for event purposes.