How Bangor Businesses Support Sarah's House Through Trunk Or Treat

Don't get me wrong, there are lots of awesome things about a local Trunk-or-treat; the fun decorations, the candy, the safe and enclosed space kids can venture about in as they show off their outfits and collect their treats.

But when you incorporate all of that goodness with helping a good cause, that's a real 'level up' as the kids say.

Mid Mall Trunk Or Treat, FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers Eastern Maine

For the third year in a row, you'll be able to level up your trunk-or-treat game at the Mid Mall Trunk-or-Treat in Bangor.

On Friday October 23rd, you can dress up with your kiddos and visit the dozens of local businesses and individuals who have sponsored a trunk and get goodies in the process.

The event will take place in Mid Mall area off the Bangor Mall Blvd, and promises plenty of candy, food trucks, decorated trunks, music and entertainment.

It's a free event appropriate for all ages. Over 24 local businesses have worked together to make the event come to life and keep the event free.

Benjamin Smith, Director of HR & Marketing for FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers and event organizer, says they expect about a thousand folks to make their way through the parking lot this year.

That's not only great exposure for the local businesses, but also a fair amount publicity for this year's charity benefactors, Sarah's House in Holden, Maine.

"What started as an opportunity for neighboring businesses to come together and do something fun for local families has really grown into something special. One of my favorite things about this event is seeing businesses that might otherwise never cross paths come together for a common purpose. Everyone puts their own creative spin on their trunk, the kids have an absolute blast, and we get to create a fun, safe,
and memorable evening for families in our community. We're expecting our biggest turnout yet, and I couldn't be more excited!"

Smith says not only will people from Sarah's House will be on hand collecting things from their wishlist, if people with to donate, but there's also another way to help the organization, too.

"We're also proud to feature Sarah's House as this year's nonprofit beneficiary. Sarah's House provides a home away from home for individuals traveling to the Bangor area for cancer treatment. Representatives will be on-site collecting much-needed wish list items, and Darling's Ice Cream Truck for a Cause will be helping raise funds for the organization."

The 3rd Annual Mid Mall Trunk-Or-Treat will run from 5 PM to 7 PM. Families are encouraged to dress up and bring a treat bag to collect all the candy.

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