Trunk or Treat FAQ
We hope these answers to our guests' most frequently asked questions will help you prepare for, and more importantly, enjoy, your Trunk or Treat experience at Florida Tech!
We certainly think so!
Trunk or Treat brings together Florida Tech students, faculty, staff, and the greater Brevard community for a day of decorated trunks, candy, games, inflatables, activities, music, costumes, and Halloween fun.
Our Florida Tech students put their creativity to work designing trunks, building decorations, creating activities, and volunteering throughout the event.
Absolutely! The majority of Trunk or Treat is designed to be a fun, welcoming experience for children and guests of different ages.
Our trunks and activities range from colorful, no-scare experiences to traditional Halloween fun and slightly spookier themes.
For guests looking for a bigger scare, the Scare Zone is a separate, optional experience designed for older participants. Families can enjoy the entire Trunk or Treat event without entering the Scare Zone.
Yes. All community participants must have the required Community Member Waiver completed before entering the event.
Please complete the waiver electronically before coming to campus. After completing it, you will receive an email confirmation.
Bring either a printed copy or screenshot of the confirmation for the participants with you to event check-in.
Guests without the required completed waiver and proof of completion will not be permitted to enter the event.
All community guests should begin at the designated Welcome & Check-In Area near the L3Harris Center for Science and Engineering.
This is the only community entrance for Trunk or Treat. Our student volunteers and event staff will help you check in and direct you into the event.
Having your waiver confirmation ready when you arrive will help make check-in quicker!
Free community parking will be available in several areas near the event:
- Lot #17 – Panther Place & Engineering Street
- Lot #18 – Psychology Place
- Lot #24 – Panther Parking Complex (Parking Garage)
- Lot #20 – Designated accessible parking
Please follow event signage and directions from Florida Tech staff and Campus Security when arriving.
Yes. Additional accessible parking will be available in Lot #20.
Please be aware that portions of Trunk or Treat take place on the grass areas surrounding the Anthony Catanese Varsity Training Center. Because portions of the event are located on grass and other natural surfaces, accessibility may be limited in certain areas.
Event staff and volunteers will be available to assist guests with directions and help identify accessible routes whenever possible.
Guest restrooms will be available at:
- Anthony Catanese Varsity Training Center
- Panther Dining Hall – Front Lobby
Look for event signage or ask one of our volunteers for directions.
Indoor space and seating may be limited because Trunk or Treat is primarily an outdoor event.
Guests needing assistance locating available seating or an indoor area should speak with an event volunteer or visit the Welcome & Check-In Area.
No! New for 2026, there are no haunted house passes or assigned attraction times.
Once you've completed check-in, you can explore the trunks, games, inflatables, activities, and festival areas at your own pace.
The optional Scare Zone does not require a separate reservation and will operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Guests looking for something a little scarier can visit our optional 2026 Scare Zone, a walkthrough experience located in the L3Harris Student Design Center hallway.
This year's theme is The Last of Us.
Unlike the rest of Trunk or Treat, the Scare Zone is intentionally designed to frighten guests and may include live scare actors, sudden scares, darkness, loud sounds, flashing or strobing lights, fog effects, frightening imagery, and simulated blood or gore.
The experience is designed to be relatively quick, but guests enter in controlled groups, so wait times may develop during popular periods.
The Scare Zone is completely optional and may not be appropriate for young children or guests who are sensitive to these effects. Parents and guardians should use their own judgment when deciding whether the experience is appropriate for their children.
Yes! Costumes are encouraged!
We love seeing our guests get into the Halloween spirit. Costumes should be appropriate for a family-friendly community event and should not create a safety concern for other guests.
Please remember that weapons are not permitted at the event, including toy, replica, simulated, or costume weapons.
No. For the safety of our guests, real weapons and toy, replica, simulated, or costume weapons are not permitted within the event.
Please leave weapon-style costume accessories at home.
No. Alcohol is not permitted at Trunk or Treat.
Trunk or Treat is a family-friendly community event, and we appreciate everyone's help in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
We anticipate having refreshments and food options available during the event.
Specific offerings may vary, so please check the event webpage closer to October 17 for the most current information.
Guests should be aware that candy, food, and giveaways may contain or have come into contact with common allergens. Parents and guardians should review food and treats before children consume them.
Yes!
Trunk or Treat is free and open to the community, courtesy of Florida Tech.
Some independently operated food vendors or food trucks, if present, may charge for their products. Any items requiring purchase will be clearly identified.
Look for our Florida Tech student volunteers and event staff throughout Trunk or Treat.
Our volunteers can help with directions, activities, restrooms, accessibility questions, lost items, or finding the appropriate event staff member.
You can also visit the Welcome & Check-In Area for assistance.
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Trash receptacles will be located throughout the event area. Please dispose of candy wrappers, food containers, and other waste in the appropriate receptacles.
If you can't find one, ask an event volunteer to point you toward the nearest location.
Trunk or Treat is primarily an outdoor event. In the event of inclement weather, event operations may be modified or canceled for the safety of our guests and volunteers.
Please check the Trunk or Treat webpage and Florida Tech event communications for the latest information before traveling to campus.
Visit our Trunk or Treat webpage for the latest information about activities, parking, accessibility, event guidelines, volunteer opportunities, and event-day updates.
You can also contact Residence Life at residencelife@fit.edu with questions.