Kids Unlimited Academy Hosts Annual Trunk-or-Treat
Students and families gathered in Medford to celebrate the seasonal holiday with themed car displays and candy.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Seasonal Events
Kids Unlimited Academy held its annual trunk-or-treat event in Medford, bringing together students and the local community for holiday festivities. Participants enjoyed a variety of creative displays as they collected candy from decorated car trunks.
Why it matters
The event serves to celebrate the change of seasons while strengthening ties within the Medford community. By involving parents, staff, and local organizations, the academy fosters lasting connections among residents.
The trunk-or-treat tradition has been held at the academy for 10 years. This event remains a long-standing seasonal staple for the school.
The players
Kids Unlimited Academy
This educational institution serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade and hosts community events.
Medford Police Department
This local law enforcement agency provides community safety and participates in public school events.
Costco
This membership-based warehouse club engages with local organizations to support community initiatives.
The details
Parents decorated their vehicles with themes including Jurassic Park, Disney, and Men in Black to provide a festive environment for students. Children ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade moved between the displays to collect candy throughout the day.
Timeline
The annual trunk-or-treat tradition began in 2016.
The most recent event took place on October 31, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This event reflects the National Retail Federation's annual Halloween participation trends by emphasizing community-focused, alternative trick-or-treating experiences. The school's event follows a pattern set by national trends toward organized, parking-lot-based holiday celebrations.
Local families with students at the academy are provided with a controlled and safe environment to participate in holiday traditions. Access to this event is typically limited to the school community and its partners.
The takeaway
Organized events like trunk-or-treats provide a consistent venue for community engagement that transcends simple holiday celebrations. Families can look to their local school calendars early in the fall to prepare for participation in these recurring community traditions.
Further reading
For more on community gatherings in the area, check out Medford Seasonal Events.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2.
