Millersville VFW Post 7294 will hold its third annual Trunk or Treat event on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the organization's parking lot, 219 Walnut Hill Road, Millersville.

The free event will be canceled if there is severe weather. Go to http://www.vfwpost7294.org and the group's Facebook page, "Millersville VFW Post 7294," for more information.

"We invite anybody and everybody who would like to come here and set up their trunk and decorate their trunk and hand out candy for the kids," Post 7294 banquet manager McKayla Herman said. People may sign up through the Facebook page, including on the day of the occasion.

In addition to all the candy, there will be hot dogs, chips, desserts, and juice.

"We invite the members here to bring in some goodies to share with everyone," said Herman, noting that the members are very supportive of events.

Volunteers bring candy to pass out, as well. Post 7294 has also been collecting candy leading up to the event. "We use those candy donations, and we replenish everybody outside," said Herman. "We drive around on a golf cart, and we holler out, 'Who needs a restock of candy?'"

Post members will oversee Halloween-themed games inside the post's hall, with candy prizes awarded to winners. There will be a face painting booth and hayrides.

"I think our organization is very good and very adamant about first and foremost our veterans," said Herman. "We are also very family driven here. I think that we're just a very welcoming, fun environment for people to come to. I know the veterans really enjoy seeing all the kids out there. It reminds them of their youth, and a lot of times they participate too."

It's a symbiotic relationship between the post and the community. "Our overall message and everything that we stand for I think is something that a lot of people can agree with," Herman said. "They enjoy coming here to support our club because they know what we also do for veterans in the community."

Herman stated Trunk or Treat is the post's most well-attended event of the year. "We usually have about anywhere from 50 to 60 decorated trunks outside," she said. "There will be plenty of candy, plenty of fun." Herman estimated that 3,000 people attended last year's event. "We love to see the response," she said. "All of our officers will be outside, and it's just fun. It's a night to just have fun with everybody."

There will be an award for the best decorated trunk, voted on by the people that attend. "It's just a big event that we like to do for the community," Herman said. "It's a great thing for everyone to come together enjoy our time together. I know Trunk or Treats are very popular. Sometimes parents work on trick-or-treat night, and they are great alternatives for them to bring the kids to."