TETNA Events
Trick or Treat
Join in on the Halloween fun with TETNA’s Nighttime Trick or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 28. This annual event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and is open to all TETNA members. The whole family is invited to participate, and children ages 14 and younger are welcome to trick-or-treat. Each group of children should be accompanied by at least one adult during the event.
When and where to register
69th Street Plaza, 69th Street and North Avenue
Thursday, Oct. 26, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 28, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Or, register online.
What is Nighttime Trick-or-Treat?
The City of Wauwatosa typically schedules citywide trick-or-treat hours on the Sunday afternoon before Halloween. Neighborhoods like ours that also want to hold nighttime events must schedule them separately, so TETNA schedules the event for Tosa East Towne residents on the Saturday evening before Halloween.
No more ‘candy in, candy out’ registration process
TETNA has decided to discontinue the ‘candy in, candy out’ aspect of the registration process. You do not need to contribute a bag of candy to trick-or-treat. Starting this year we ask that all households please hand out their own candy to trick-or-treaters. Because of this we are no longer requiring households that are only handing out candy to register for Trick-or-Treat.
If I can’t bring candy, what can I bring?
Food! TETNA will be partnering with the Hunger Task Force to host a food drive in conjunction with our Trick or Treat event. Please stop by our in-person registration hours to drop off your donation or contribute virtually at hungertaskforce.org/food-for-families/tetna. Donation not required to register.
How do I sign up to trick-or-treat?
Come to the registration hours! The first 500 people to sign up will be given a trick or treat goodie bag (maximum of 5 per registered household) courtesy of Waterclock Engineering and The Little Village Play Cafe.
What if I just want to hand out candy?
Great! We’d love for you to sign up as a TETNA member or renew your TETNA membership. Starting this year, however, we are no longer asking you to register for the event.
How do I become a TETNA member?
You can become a member and register for the event at the same time! Our membership year runs from Oct. 1-Sept. 30. To sign up in person, print and fill this form and bring payment with you, or visit tosaeasttowne.org/join. Membership is just $10 per family.
Will there be a kickoff event this year?
Yes! We are bringing back the kids costume contest this year. It will be held at Center Street Park. Kids of all ages are invited to start arriving around 5:30 p.m. Oct. 28. Judging of costumes and announcement of winners will take place around 6 p.m. in five categories: Best Family/Group Costume, Most Creative, Pre-K and Younger, Kindergarten to 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade and Older. The winners will receive prizes and get to lead a brief costume parade around the park.
What are ‘spotlight blocks’?
A few “spotlight blocks” will be selected around the neighborhood to enhance their residents’ festivities and decorations. All residents then will be encouraged to visit the spotlight blocks and check out the enhancements. One house from each block also will be chosen to win this year’s house decorating contest.
What is the Teal Pumpkin Project?
Don’t forget about the Teal Pumpkin Project, too. Teal is the color for food allergy awareness, and trick-or-treat events present significant risks to children who have been diagnosed with food allergies. The homes decorated with these brightly colored pumpkins indicate they are also handing out non-food treats in support of the Teal Pumpkin Project.
Special thanks to our Trick or Treat sponsors:
