City of Austin, TX

10/26/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/26/2021 15:25

The Great Police Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat

Austin Police Department (APD) Office of Community Liaison (OCL) and the Austin Independent School District Police Department (AISD PD) will host a drive-thru trunk or treat eventon Saturday, October 30, 2021from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.at Nelson Field at 7105 Berkman Drive in North Austin.

The community outreach effort is youth - especially LGBTQIA+ youth - who reside in North Austin near Northeast Early College High School, which is a Title 1 school that predominantly serves low-income families. The objective is to continue fostering positive community relations in an underserved area and with the LGBTQIA+ community that has historically had strained relations with police.

With COVID-19 restrictions still in place and changing, the priority is the safety of the community and participants. Therefore, this event is outdoors in a large parking area, which will allow participants to maximize health and social distancing protocols.
Organizations and families can also participate by:

  • Bringing a decorated vehicle and giving away candy, unopened snacks, and/or souvenirs
  • Setting up a canopy or table that represents your organization
  • Donating candy or unopened snacks
  • Giving a monetary donation (all donations will go directly towards this event)

Fun Fact: October is also LGBT History Month (U.S).
Event subject to cancellation due to changes in COVID-19 public gathering guidelines.