Park University to Host Annual Fright Night Event on October 24

Parkville, Mo.—October 1, 2024 — Fright Night, Park University’s annual Halloween celebration, will be held Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Copley Quad residence hall on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus, from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission to the event is free and open to the public, and children of all ages are encouraged to dress in their favorite Halloween costume.

Fright Night will include trick-or-treating for children throughout the residence hall and booths will be set up for face painting, crafts and carnival-style games. Numerous Park University student organizations, departments and offices will sponsor booths with activities, contests and events for everyone in attendance.

Parking for the event will be available in Lot N adjacent to the University’s Sixth Street entrance next to Julian Field (soccer field). For more information, contact Alyssa Acuna, associate director of student engagement and inclusion, at alyssa.acuna@park.edu / (816) 584-6520.

About Park University

Founded in 1875 in Parkville, Mo., a suburb of Kansas City, Park University is a nonprofit, private institution that is a national leader in higher education. In 2000, Park achieved university status and currently serves more than 6,600 students at 21 campuses in 15 states and online, including Parkville and Independence, Mo.; Gilbert, Ariz.; Barstow, Calif.; Columbus, Ohio; Austin and El Paso, Texas; and 14 military installations across the country. www.park.edu