The Cheney Hometown Harvestfest will take place on Friday, October 23rd, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on the EWU campus. Local youth and families are encouraged to dress up and come to Eastern’s campus and participate in our three events.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
We’re excited to welcome you to Harvestfest at Eastern Washington University! Get ready for an evening of fun, science, costumes, candy, and community. Before you join us, here are a few helpful details to plan your visit!
🎃 Harvestfest Details
- Date: October 23
- Time: 4:00–7:00 p.m.
- Location: Eastern Washington University campus
- Parking at The Red Barn (P-18) & around Sutton Park
- Buses will be available from Sutton Park to take participants to the start of the EWBoo route. Look for event signage and volunteers to help direct you.
👻 E.W.Boo! Trick-or-Treat Path | 4:00–7:00 p.m.
Follow the EWBoo Trick-or-Treat Path for fun and candy along the way
🔬 Spooky Science | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Join us at the Interdisciplinary Science Center for Spooky Science with the College of STEM! Explore hands-on science activities that are sure to bring out your curiosity.
🍬 CMA’s Trunk-or-Treat | 4:00–7:00 p.m.
Head to Parking Lot P3 for CMA’s Trunk-or-Treat! Enjoy festive decorations, candy, and more!
🧡 A Few Helpful Reminders
- Costumes are encouraged!
- Bring your family and friends for an evening of fun.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult for all of Cheney Hometown Harvestfest.
- Follow campus signage and directions from event volunteers to find activities and bus pickup/drop-off locations.
- Choose your own adventure or plan to visit all three activities for the full Harvestfest experience!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Thank you for joining us at EWU.
Happy Harvestfest! 🎃👻
*timeline and events subject to change
EVENT DETAILS
E.W.Boo!
Sponsored by the EWU Office of Community Engagement
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Starting at The University House with bus service provided from Sutton Park
For the first time in years, local youth will once again be invited to trick-or-treat on Eastern’s campus during E.W.Boo! Starting at The University House (president’s residence), trick-or-treaters will make their way through campus buildings to receive candy and treats from various EWU departments, with activities and surprises along the way.
Participants are encouraged to park near Sutton Park and take the shuttle bus to The University House to begin the E.W.Boo! trail. The trick-or-treat trail will end at the Interdisciplinary Science Building, providing participants the opportunity to check out the CMA Trunk-or-Treat, Spooky Science, and be closer to their vehicles. Children must be accompanied by an adult; EWU students and staff will help lead the way through the E.W.Boo! trail.
CMA Trunk-or-Treat
Sponsored by Cheney Members Association
4:00 – 7:00 p.m
EWU Parking Lot P3
Bring your kids to the CMA Trunk-or-Treat at the EWU parking lot P3 (next to Spooky Science) to get treats from the Cheney Members Association businesses and organizations! It’s free and family-friendly!
Spooky Science
Sponsored by the EWU College of STEM
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Interdisciplinary Science Building
The EWU College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics invites you to its annual Spooky Science event – come celebrate with EWU scientists!
Free fun activities await kids of all ages in our Interdisciplinary Science Center; children must be accompanied by an adult. We will have slime, glowing rocks, bones, bubbles, bugs, and more.
The College of STEM would like to thank their “Phantom Engineer” sponsors, Kelli & Jerry Borden, and their “Glow-in-the-Dark Alchemist” sponsors, Alesha & Adam Huson.
Additional Information for Participants
All events are free and family-friendly. Children must be accompanied by an adult for all of Cheney Hometown Harvestfest.
Participants are encouraged to park near Sutton Park, 815 Washington St., Cheney, WA 99004 and Parking Lot P-18. Bus service will be available for participants between Sutton Park and the start of E.W.Boo! Please consult the EWU Campus Map for more information.
EWU Volunteer Opportunities for Students, Faculty, and Staff
Cheney Hometown Harvestfest relies heavily on student Volun-FEARS! to serve as Harvestfest Adventure Guides and EWU departments to staff offices and tables along the E.W.Boo! trail. We have all of the departments and Volun-FEARS we need for this year. We hope you engage with us in 2027!