Halloween Give & Take

Name: Halloween Give & Take
Start: 2025-10-05T15:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-10-05T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Discovery Park, Bend, Oregon

Schedule

Sun Oct 05 2025 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Discovery Park, Bend, Oregon | Bend, OR

Join us for a fun, free Halloween give & take. Give your gently used costumes, accessories, and decorations a second life while discovering new treasures for your Halloween celebrations.
Everything is free and everyone is welcome – bring your friends, family, and neighbors.
Reduce waste. Save money. Have a sustainable Halloween!

++ HOW IT WORKS ++
+ Free: give what you can, take what you need – everything is completely free.
+ Gift-givers: arrive early (2:30 PM) to set up your items on the park grass.
+ Everyone: browse and take whatever catches your eye once the event officially starts.

++ ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR ++
https://evt.to/eooumdeow

++ HOSTS ++
Buy Nothing is a collection of Facebook groups where neighbors freely share items with each other. Discover the joy of giving and receiving. https://www.facebook.com/groups/181892505019357
Porch Swing is an app developed in Bend. Snap a photo of items you no longer need, and neighbors can pick them up for free. Reduce waste while helping your community thrive. www.getporchswing.com

++ SCHEDULE ++
2:30 PM – Setup begins (gift-givers welcome to start arranging items)
3:00 PM – Costume swap officially opens
5:00 PM – Swap ends, cleanup begins

++ FAQ ++
Q: Do I need to bring items to participate?
A: Not at all! You're welcome to browse and take items whether or not you have anything to contribute.
Q: How much does it cost to attend?
A: Nothing! This is a completely free community event.
Q: Do I need to be a member of Porch Swing or Buy Nothing?
A: No membership required – everyone in the community is welcome to participate.
Q: What time should I arrive?
A: If you're bringing items to share, you can start setting up at 2:30 PM. Otherwise, feel free to arrive anytime between 3:00-5:00 PM.
Q: What if I change my mind about an item?
A: If you change your mind, return items to the original gift-giver. Don't leave unwanted gifts in a new location.
Q: What happens to leftover items?
A: Anyone who brings items is responsible for taking home anything that isn't claimed. Please don't leave items behind – this helps us keep the event sustainable.