Published October 27. 2026 12:49PM
Skeletons, ghosts and ghouls were seen at the Northeast Community Center for Trunk or Treat Oct. 22. Over 40 community partners participated in this event that provides local families with children a safe alternative to door-to-door trick or treat.
Community partners decorate their cars, (and themselves) as they distribute candy and affiliated information from their parked cars. Children move from car to car (or trunk to trunk) gathering their candy collection. Local families, human service providers, businesses, police and fire departments enthusiastically participate yearly.
Over 100 local children, and their parents, came to the center for Trunk or Treat. Perfect fall weather helped make this a memorable Halloween tradition.
“Just horsing around.” A Bethlehem mounted police office introduces his horse to a costumed horse. Both appeared to enjoy the fall weather and evening events.
Becky Weiss and Dave Block provide candy and information regarding Bright Hope resources. Bright Hope provides mobile medical services to the community.
press photos by jenn ragoA friendly skeleton, Shawn Semmel, negotiates a candy deal with Aurelius Coleman. Semmel and his family look forward to participating in this event each year. More photos on A2
An unidentified ghoul pauses for a quick picture before continuing trunk or treating at Northeast Community Center. The trunk belongs to East Hills Moravian Church.
Lizzette Melendez and Elsie Laboy greet ghouls and ghosts as they represent The Hispanic Center of the Lehigh Valley at the Trunk or Treat event.
Bethlehem Police officers Michael Olirs and Arvin Flores interact with children at the Trunk or Treat event. Children were given candy and stickers.
