Jarrell's Trunk or Treat

BRINGING COMMUNITY TOGETHER IN SPOOKTACULAR FASHION

MORE THAN 1,000 PEOPLE CAME TOGETHER OCTOBER 26 FOR JARRELL’S 3RD ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT, WHICH TRANSFORMED ESD#5 FIRE STATION INTO A LIVELY, FAMILY-FRIENDLY CELEBRATION. JARRELL IS A HAPPY MEMBER OF THE FRATERNITY OF FUN FOR SAFE, COMMUNITY-ORIENTED HALLOWEEN GATHERINGS CREATING LASTING CONNECTIONS FOR EVERYONE IN 76537.

Hosted by the Williamson County Emergency Services District (ESD) #5 and Sonterra MUD Parks and Recreation, this year’s event felt like a mini-festival. The hot Texas weather, which can easily land anywhere between 60 and 90 degrees in late October, did nothing dampen the festive spirit. With Sonterra MUD Parks and Recreation sponsoring everything from bounce houses to face painting, the evening was packed with fun activities. Kids delighted in balloon art, a DJ’s lively tunes, and tours of the firehouse, where they got an up-close look at the trucks and met local firefighters.

Major community partners including the Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center, Jarrell ISD police, Jarrell PD, Pct. 4 Constable's office, the Chamber of Commerce helped make the event a huge success. Their collaboration exemplifies the spirit of cooperation that continues to strengthen the bonds between residents and local organizations.

The event’s festive atmosphere featured elaborately decorated trunks and tents, and prizes awarded for the most creative displays. Kids loaded up on candy, enjoyed challenges and activities, and explored the fire station grounds. “This was a perfect example of our efforts to connect the entire community,” Sonterra MUD General Manager Blake Reynolds shared, highlighting the impact of events like these on fostering unity in Jarrell.

Like many of the evolving events in Jarrell and towns around, Trunk or Treat has become more than a Halloween tradition — it’s a celebration of community pride, bringing people together in a safe, fun environment that residents look forward to year after year.