Albany Herald Hosts First Trunk-or-Treat Event

Hundreds of trick-or-treaters attended the Halloween event held in a West Broad Avenue parking lot.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Civic

Albany Herald Hosts First Trunk-or-Treat Event

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The Albany Herald held its first Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event in Albany on October 31, 2025. Volunteers decorated their vehicles as candy stations, and Albany Police Department officers handed out treats and police stickers.

Why it matters

The event was intended to give something back to children in the community and to increase community involvement in the Herald's activities. Its turnout of hundreds of families suggests local demand for free, organized Halloween activities.

Organizers report hundreds of attendees, with six volunteer groups operating decorated vehicles as candy stations. Event organizer Tara Fletcher bought double the usual candy supply, yet all candy, books and treats ran out about 20 minutes before the scheduled end.

The players

The Albany Herald

The Albany Herald is a daily newspaper serving the Albany, Georgia area and the organizer of the event.

Albany Police Department

The Albany Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency for the city of Albany, Georgia, whose officers Morency and Warner handed out treats and stickers.

The details

Tara Fletcher organized the event in the West Broad Avenue parking lot adjacent to The Albany Herald. Trick-or-treaters received candy, books and light necklaces, and most were accompanied by parents.

Saturday, October 31, 2025: Halloween Trunk-or-Treat held in downtown Albany.
Before the event: Fletcher purchased extra candy from several stores.
About 20 minutes before scheduled end: all candy, books and treats ran out.

Community Traditions

Trunk-or-Treat events, which local churches and civic groups have used as a parking-lot alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating, are now being adopted by news organizations. The Herald's event places a newspaper in that tradition for the first time in the city.

Families in Albany can plan to arrive early, since candy supplies ran out about 20 minutes before the event ended. Parents bringing children can expect a parking-lot setting with decorated vehicles serving as candy stations.

The takeaway

Community events that bring families together in shared public spaces can draw large crowds with modest organization. Planning for demand is useful, since even doubled supplies can run out quickly.