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, including:
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. 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.
- Students & Student Group Volun-FEARing
- OCE will need many students to help Volun-FEAR! for the E.W.Boo! Trick-or-Treat Trail. Students will:
- Lead families through the Trick-or-Treat Trail
- Act as Wayfinders for kids & families
- Help families safely cross streets & parking Lots
- Assist with activities throughout the trail
- Volun-FEARS will need to be:
- Comfortable walking & standing
- Comfortable working with children
- Ready to help guide groups
- Wearing family-friendly costumes
- To sign up to Volun-FEAR as an individual or a student group, please fill out the Harvestfest Adventure Guide form.
- OCE will need many students to help Volun-FEAR! for the E.W.Boo! Trick-or-Treat Trail. Students will:
- EWU Faculty, Staff, and Departmental Participation
- OCE is inviting EWU Offices and Departments to host booths and tables throughout the E.W.Boo! Trick-or-Treat Trail
- Have a table or Office on the E.W.Boo! Trail
- Hand out candy & treats to kids
- Dress in family-friendly costumes
- If your department is interested in participating in E.W.Boo!, please fill out the E.W.Boo! Trick-or-Treating Office & Department Signup
- Please note that not every EWU building will be part of the E.W.Boo! Trail. OCE will work with departments to place them throughout the campus.
- OCE is inviting EWU Offices and Departments to host booths and tables throughout the E.W.Boo! Trick-or-Treat Trail
Candy Drive
Cheney Hometown Harvestfest can’t be done without a LOT of candy. EWU is competing against local Cheney businesses to collect the most donated candy for HarvestFest. Between now and October 13th, please drop off donated candy at the following locations:
- EWU Office of Community Engagement
- 115 Showalter Hall, 526 5th St, Cheney, WA 99004
- EWU Children’s Center (ECEAP)
- 923 Washington St, Cheney, WA 99004