Shepherd University will host its 16th annual Shep-or-Treat Halloween event on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 7-9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. All faculty, staff and community members are encouraged to bring their children (ages 14 and under) for a night of festivities.

Shep-or-Treat is a campuswide community service event where Shepherd University staff and students plan Halloween activities including a haunted house, carnival games, crafts, giveaways and other activities on east campus in residence halls, Student Center, Dining Hall, Scarborough Library and outdoor spaces.

Before the Shep-or-Treat festivities, Shepherd University Dining Services will be hosting a spooktacular kid friendly all-you-can-eat dinner from 4:30-8 p.m. The cost is $8.50 for adults, $4.25 for children ages 6-12, and free for kids 6 and under.

Donations of candy and/or monetary donation are being accepted from anyone wishing to support the event. For more information, call Residence Life at 304-876-5172.