A Free Fall Festival for the Whole Family
October 30 | 6PM - 8PM
Double the fun. Double the sugar.
Bring the whole family on Friday, October 30 at 6PM in full costume for an evening of thrilling games, food trucks, and lots of free candy! This is for our neighbors, so however you found us, you're welcome here.
Registration is limited so reserve your spot today!
What’s Waiting For You
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Candy Stations
Stroll through our candy stations and fill your bag as you go (allergy-friendly treats will be available).
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Lawn Games & Hay Bales
Play fun games fit for the whole family and a hay-bale play area for the kids.
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Food Onsite
Grab dinner from one of our food trucks and fuel up with the family.
Join Us for Candypalooza
Date: Friday, October 30
Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
Cost: Free for the whole family (food trucks on-site available for purchase)
How to Get Involved
Donate Candy
Drop off candy donations in the box outside the sanctuary. Every bag helps offset the cost of the event and stock our candy stations for the community.
Serve
Whether you love welcoming guests, running game booths, or keeping the energy high behind the scenes, we have a spot for you!
Invite
Know a neighbor, coworker, or family who'd love this? Download an invite to post or copy and paste this ready-to-send text.
Pray
Pray for the event and for the people who will attend, that they'd feel welcomed, loved, and part of something bigger.
Spots Are Filling Up Fast
You don't want your family to miss the ultimate fall festival! Reserve your free tickets today before space runs out.
FAQs
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Yes! Candypalooza is a free community event for the whole family. Registration is required, but there is no cost to attend. Food trucks will be available onsite for purchase.
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Yes. Every family should register in advance to help us prepare for the event and make check-in as quick and easy as possible. Registration is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot!
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Yes! Food trucks will be on-site with food available for purchase.
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Yes! Costumes are encouraged and we’ll even have a costume runway during the event. Come dressed as your favorite character, animal, superhero, or anything fun and family-friendly. Since the event takes place outdoors in late October, we also recommend dressing in layers.
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Yes. We’ll have a designated allergy-friendly station with non-food treats.
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Much of the event is located under covered areas, so we’ll be able to keep the fun going even if the weather doesn't cooperate.
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Yes! Free parking is available on-site. We strongly recommend arriving early and following the directions from our Parking Team when you arrive.
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Your family's safety is a top priority. The event will have volunteers and staff throughout the property, including teams focused on parking, traffic, first aid, and helping families. There will also be a designated lost-child location in the atrium.
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If you become separated from your child, immediately find a United Church team member or head to the designated Lost Child / First Aid indoors. Our team will be prepared to help reunite families quickly.
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Yes! Strollers are welcome, although some areas may be crowded during peak times. We recommend bringing a stroller that is easy to maneuver through a busy event.
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No, Candypalooza is a free community event designed for families to enjoy a fun fall evening together. You don't need to attend United Church to come and there is no service or program you need to participate in.