Trunk or Treat Community Resource Fair at GALS LA

Halloween season in the San Fernando Valley gets a free, low-key kickoff on Friday, October 23, when the Girls Athletic Leadership School (GALS LA) opens its parking lot for a Community Resource Trunk or Treat. It is a good pick for anyone hunting for things to do with kids LA families can enjoy without spending a dime, and the event is open to the public, not only to school families.

When: Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:00 to 7:00 PM Where: GALS LA parking lot, 14200 Runnymede Street, Los Angeles, CA Cost: Free, with registration requested on Eventbrite Ages: All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult

What to expect

The centerpiece is safe trick-or-treating from decorated trunks, which means candy without the hassle of going door to door. Around the lot you will also find Halloween decorations, music, games and prizes, plus food trucks for anyone who wants dinner on the spot.

There is also a haunted house. It supports the school's Dance and Leadership Teams, which sell entry tickets at the door. Bring cash, because the fundraiser sales are cash only. Entry to the event and the trunk-or-treating itself stays free.

The "community resource" part of the name is real. Local partners are on hand with information for families, so you can pick up helpful neighborhood details while the kids work through their candy bags. The organizers describe the evening as a way to bring school families, neighbors and community partners together.

Planning your visit

The organizers ask that you register through Eventbrite, one registration per family, so they can estimate attendance and prepare enough treats. Costumes are encouraged, and kids of every age are welcome as long as an adult comes along.

The flyer lists the address as the GALS LA parking lot on Runnymede Street in Van Nuys, so look for the decorated trunks and follow the crowd. Evening events at school lots can fill quickly once trick-or-treating begins, so arriving early in the 5:00 to 7:00 window gives the best shot at a parking spot and a full treat bag. Check the Eventbrite page the week of the event for any last-minute changes.

More ways to celebrate

October is packed with Halloween programming across the region. If this one fits your schedule, you can also browse our family category for more family events Los Angeles has lined up this month, from pumpkin patches to costume parties.