When
October 2027
Where
Hidden Valley Elementary
Entry
Main office, e-tickets
Who
Families, parents stay
What to Expect
An evening packed with activities for kids of all ages.
Trunk or Treat
Decorated trunks and plenty of candy in the first grade playground area.
Carnival games
Games along the A Pod fence, free with your ticket, with prizes for winners.
DJ and dance floor
A lively DJ keeps the main blacktop dancing all night.
Cake walk
Walk the circle, hope the music stops on your number, and win a cake.
Spooky Walkthrough
Come see decorations and student art glow in a spooky blacklight tunnel near the F-wing.
Food vendors
Run by our fifth grade parents to fund fifth grade science camp.
New this year
The Glow Art Gallery
A spooky, glowing gallery of student artwork. Create neon art at home and turn it in to the front office by October 16, 2026 to be part of the show.
Ways to Help
Hawktoberfest is made possible entirely by parent volunteers. Here is how you can pitch in.
Volunteer the night of
Help run games, entry, and more. Every shift makes the evening smoother for 1,000+ guests.
Cake walk
Donate a cake or volunteer a shift. Homemade or store-bought are both welcome, and allergen labels are appreciated.
Donate prizes
Small toys, stickers, and novelty items for our game winners.
Donate candy
Help us fill the Trunk or Treat line so every kid goes home with a full bag.
Have ideas for Hawktoberfest? Join the planning team.
Good to Know
Costumes welcome
Kids and adults both. Keep it family friendly and follow school guidelines: no weapons or gore.
Parents stay
Hawktoberfest is a family event. Parents are required to stay and enjoy the fun alongside their kids.
E-tickets
Keep your ticket on your phone and head to the main office entry.
