{"id":119315,"date":"2026-09-16T23:11:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T23:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/?page_id=119315"},"modified":"2026-10-22T20:21:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T20:21:54","slug":"cheney-hometown-harvestfest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/annualevents\/cheney-hometown-harvestfest\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheney Hometown Harvestfest"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1623,"featured_media":0,"parent":119089,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-119315","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"background_image_type":"custom","background":{"ID":119318,"id":119318,"title":"2066405961124970161","filename":"2066405961124970161.jpg","filesize":1281490,"url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/2066405961124970161.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/annualevents\/cheney-hometown-harvestfest\/attachment\/2066405961124970161\/","alt":"","author":"1623","description":"","caption":"","name":"2066405961124970161","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":119315,"date":"2026-09-16 23:13:22","modified":"2026-09-16 23:13:22","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":2048,"height":1153,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/2066405961124970161-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/2066405961124970161-300x169.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":169,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/2066405961124970161-768x432.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/2066405961124970161-1024x577.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":577,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/2066405961124970161-1536x865.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":865,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/2066405961124970161.jpg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1153,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/2066405961124970161.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":169,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/2066405961124970161.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":225,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/2066405961124970161.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":338}},"background_vertical_alignment":"center","text_style":"allcaps","readability_aid":"overlay","intro_title":"Friday, October 23, 2026","title":"","bold_title":"Cheney Hometown Harvestfest 2026","content":"","component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"","identifier":"","navigable":false}},"primary_content_copy":"<p>The Cheney Hometown Harvestfest will take place on Friday, October 23rd, 4:00 &#8211; 7:00 p.m. on the EWU campus. Local youth and families are encouraged to dress up and come to Eastern&#8217;s campus and participate in our three events.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>KNOW BEFORE YOU GO<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">We\u2019re excited to welcome you to <b>Harvestfest at Eastern Washington University!<\/b> 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!<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udf83 Harvestfest Details<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Date:<\/b> October 23<\/li>\n<li><b>Time:<\/b> 4:00\u20137:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><b>Location:<\/b> Eastern Washington University campus\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Parking at The Red Barn (P-18) &amp; around Sutton Park<\/li>\n<li><b>Buses will be available from Sutton Park to take participants to the start of the EWBoo route.<\/b> Look for event signage and volunteers to help direct you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<p><b>\ud83d\udc7b E.W.Boo! Trick-or-Treat Path | 4:00\u20137:00 p.m.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Follow the EWBoo Trick-or-Treat Path for fun and candy along the way<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<p><b>\ud83d\udd2c Spooky Science | 5:00\u20137:00 p.m.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Join us at the <b>Interdisciplinary Science Center<\/b> for Spooky Science with the College of STEM! Explore hands-on science activities that are sure to bring out your curiosity.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<p><b>\ud83c\udf6c CMA\u2019s Trunk-or-Treat | 4:00\u20137:00 p.m.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Head to <b>Parking Lot P3<\/b> for CMA\u2019s Trunk-or-Treat! Enjoy festive decorations, candy, and more!<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<p><b>\ud83e\udde1 A Few Helpful Reminders<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Costumes are encouraged!<\/li>\n<li>Bring your family and friends for an evening of fun.<\/li>\n<li>Children must be accompanied by an adult for all of Cheney Hometown Harvestfest.<\/li>\n<li>Follow campus signage and directions from event volunteers to find activities and bus pickup\/drop-off locations.<\/li>\n<li>Choose your own adventure or plan to visit all three activities for the full Harvestfest experience!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We can\u2019t wait to celebrate with you! Thank you for joining us at EWU.<\/p>\n<p>Happy Harvestfest! \ud83c\udf83\ud83d\udc7b<\/p>\n<p><b>*timeline and events subject to change<\/b><\/p>\n<h2 aria-hidden=\"true\">EVENT DETAILS<\/h2>\n<p><strong>E.W.Boo!<br \/>\n<\/strong>Sponsored by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\">EWU Office of Community Engagement<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid alignright wp-image-119272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/49061167216_020524bf2d_b-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/49061167216_020524bf2d_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/49061167216_020524bf2d_b-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/49061167216_020524bf2d_b.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><br \/>\n4:00 &#8211; 7:00 p.m.<br \/>\nStarting at The University House with bus service provided from Sutton Park<\/p>\n<p>For the first time in years, local youth will once again be invited to trick-or-treat on Eastern&#8217;s campus during E.W.Boo! Starting at The University House (president&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CMA Trunk-or-Treat<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheneymembers.org\/\">Cheney Members Association<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid alignright wp-image-119307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/480208617_947203404190654_7294665658336942951_n-e1789601121715-300x220.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/480208617_947203404190654_7294665658336942951_n-e1789601121715-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/480208617_947203404190654_7294665658336942951_n-e1789601121715.jpg 522w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><br \/>\n4:00 &#8211; 7:00 p.m<br \/>\nEWU Parking Lot P3<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s free and family-friendly!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spooky Science<br \/>\n<\/strong>Sponsored by the <a style=\"font-weight: normal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/\">EWU College of STEM<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid alignright wp-image-119295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/P1236713-2-e1761751010601-300x164.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/P1236713-2-e1761751010601-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/P1236713-2-e1761751010601-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/P1236713-2-e1761751010601-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/oce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/09\/P1236713-2-e1761751010601.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><br \/>\n5:00 &#8211; 7:00 p.m.<br \/>\nInterdisciplinary Science Building<\/p>\n<p>The EWU College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics\u00a0invites you to its annual Spooky Science event &#8211; come celebrate with EWU scientists!<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The College of STEM would like to thank their &#8220;Phantom Engineer&#8221; sponsors, Kelli &amp; Jerry Borden, and their &#8220;Glow-in-the-Dark Alchemist&#8221; sponsors, Alesha &amp; Adam Huson.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><br \/>\nAdditional Information for Participants<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>All events are free and family-friendly. Children must be accompanied by an adult for all of Cheney Hometown Harvestfest.<\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/apply\/visit-ewu\/maps\/\">EWU Campus Map<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>EWU Volunteer Opportunities for Students, Faculty, and Staff<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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. 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