HOUSTON, TX (Oct. 20, 2026) — Costumes, candy and Halloween fun are coming to Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) as the campus welcomes students, families and neighbors to its inaugural Trunk or Treat celebration Friday, Oct. 30.
The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the campus’ Energy & Manufacturing Institute, 11521 Compaq Center West Dr, Houston, TX 77070.
“We’re excited to host our first Trunk or Treat at LSC-University Park,” said Gabrielle Freeman, event manager for College Relations at LSC-University Park. “This event is about more than costumes and candy. It’s a chance to bring our community together, create special memories and share a little fall fun.”
Guests can enjoy a colorful lineup of creatively decorated trunks inspired by popular animated movies and television shows, with plenty of sweet treats along the way. The fall fun continues with pumpkin painting, festive photo opportunities and appearances by Leo the Lion and mascots from local businesses and community partners. Families are encouraged to dress in their favorite costumes, bring their treat bags and join the festivities.
Admission is free, with complimentary parking in Garage 9 on Compaq Center Way and Garage 10 on Noble Energy Way.
For more information, visit LSC-University Park Trunk or Treat.
About Lone Star College-University Park
LSC-University Park offers more than 70 programs of study, including credit and non-credit courses, workforce training, and continuing education classes. Classes are available during the day, evenings, and weekends in traditional, online, and hybrid formats. For more information about LSC-University Park classes or to register online, visit www.lonestar.edu/upstudentsupport, call 281-290-2600, or email UPAdvising@LoneStar.edu.
Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing and most innovative higher education institutions in the country. The college, led by President Matthew Dempsey, Ed.D., is devoted to impacting the community’s prosperity and upward mobility through student success. LSC-University Park’s expert and compassionate faculty and staff provide students with holistic and immersive education and training in disciplines and industries that meet current and future workforce needs.
Located on the grounds of the former Compaq Computer Corporation and Hewlett Packard’s world headquarters, LSC-University Park’s facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs, and the Geology Rock Wall. It is also home to the University of Houston-NW Downtown, Lone Star Corporate College, and iSchool.
About Lone Star College
With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be.
Under Chancellor Mario K. Castillo, J.D., the System’s priorities are guided by its strategic plan, which focuses on financial resilience, academic excellence, talent development and bridges to prosperity. Lone Star College System, recognized as a 2026 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education, has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.