A Child's World Tradition: Our Costume Parade and Trunk or Treat

Something very special happens at Child's World School Encino each fall. Our classrooms become creative workshops, teachers pull out fabric and sewing machines, and secret themes begin taking shape. It's all leading up to our annual Costume Parade and Trunk or Treat, happening this year on Friday, October 30.

Costumes Made With Care

Our teachers have been working on this year's costumes since August 28. Each class chooses a theme, and the teachers create the children's costumes by hand. They put so much preparation, creativity, and love into every detail.

We're keeping the class themes a surprise until the parade, although we know a few excited children may have dropped hints at home!

The best part is that every costume belongs to the child wearing it. Children get to take their costumes home after the celebration, and some families even use them again on Halloween.

A Parade From Infants Through Kindergarten

The Costume Parade begins at 3:00 p.m. on the big kids' side of campus.

Our infants will lead the way, followed by each class through kindergarten. It's a sweet reflection of the connected path children can follow at Child's World School, from their earliest months through their kindergarten year.

Families are invited to watch as each class reveals its theme and takes a turn in the parade.

Trunk or Treat Fun

When the parade ends, we'll move to the school parking lot for Trunk or Treat. Family volunteers will decorate preschool-friendly trunks, and children will walk through with their families to collect treats and small surprises. Siblings are welcome to participate too.

Families are encouraged to donate child-friendly items such as mini Play-Doh, stickers, individual pretzel bags, pencils, and small trinkets. The school will also provide treats.

If a family member can't attend, that child won't miss out. A teacher, Debbie, Beatrice, or another trusted grown-up will accompany them so they can enjoy Trunk or Treat with their friends. Children whose grown-ups are volunteering at a trunk can also go around with a teacher if needed.

What Families Need to Know

• Date: Friday, October 30

• Parade time: 3:00 p.m.

• Parade location: Big kids' side of campus

• Trunk volunteer arrival: 1:30 p.m.

• Parking: The school parking lot will be closed for Trunk or Treat. Families who aren't decorating a trunk should park on the street or carpool when possible.

• Siblings: Welcome to participate

• Costumes: Created by our teachers and yours to keep

This celebration takes a lot of teamwork, and that's part of what makes it so meaningful. Our teachers create the costumes, families decorate trunks and donate treats, and the whole school comes together to make sure every child feels included.

We can't wait for the surprise themes to be revealed!