Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County Celebrates Successful Trunk or Treat Events

St. Charles, MO - October 28, 2024

St. Charles County, October 29, 2024 – Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County celebrated a fantastic Halloween season with their annual Trunk or Treat events, held on two nights at the St. Charles and O'Fallon Units. These events, generously sponsored by Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals, brought together a record-breaking 1,485 attendees for safe, family-friendly Halloween festivities, highlighting the incredible support of local businesses, volunteers, and community partners.

This year’s events provided something for everyone:

• Creative Trunks and Treats: With 31 vendors and 29 volunteers across both locations, each trunk was a unique, Halloween-themed display—from haunted houses to superhero setups. Attendees enjoyed safe trick-or-treating while BGCSTC distributed over 700 pieces of candy, books, and prizes to the community.

• Spooky Haunted House: The O'Fallon Unit featured a thrilling Haunted House that welcomed 335 attendees for a spine-chilling adventure, adding to the Halloween excitement.

• Community Unity and Fun: From costume contests to games and family activities, these events brought neighbors together for two unforgettable evenings of joy, laughter, and community spirit.

“Trunk or Treat is one of our favorite events because it brings our community together in a meaningful and safe way,” said Makaley Mena-Dominguez, Community Impact & Volunteer Coordinator. “Thanks to our dedicated volunteers and generous community partners, we created a memorable Halloween experience that was both fun and safe for families.”

Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County is grateful to all who contributed to the success of these events, underscoring their commitment to creating engaging and impactful experiences for local families. To view photos of the events, please visit https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.968180438685096&type=3

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About Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County

Since 1955, Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County (BGCSTC) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun, friendship, and high-impact youth development programs daily during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character & leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Through annual summer camps, after-school programming, and community events, BGCSTC serves children ages 5-18 across St. Charles County and beyond to enable them to become responsible, caring, and productive citizens. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County on bgcstc.org, Facebook, and LinkedIn.