Celebrate Creativity and Inclusion at Hallowheels 2025!

Halloween is about more than just candy—it’s about community, creativity, and celebrating every child’s uniqueness. This year, Hallowheels 2025, presented by Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.), is back and bigger than ever, offering an inclusive, family-friendly experience for children of all abilities.

What is Hallowheels?
Hallowheels is C.A.T.S.’ annual fundraiser where children who use assistive technology showcase their adaptive, imaginative Halloween costumes. It’s a celebration of creativity, inclusion, and independence—all while helping provide life-changing equipment like standers, gait trainers, and adaptive seating to kids with disabilities at no cost to their families.

Online Voting
Families and community members can participate in Hallowheels by voting online for their favorite costume creations. Voting runs October 25 – November 1 at www.hallowheels.org. Each $1 vote directly supports C.A.T.S.’ mission to provide adaptive equipment to children in need.

Join the Fun at One of Three Local Trunk-or-Treat Events

1. Hampton Roads – in partnership with Chartway Promise Foundation (weather permitting)

• Date & Time: Saturday, October 26, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
• Location: Chartway Promise Foundation (specific address or location info if available)
• This event is a fun-filled afternoon with trunks full of treats, music, games, VA Beach fire truck, visits from Riptide and Triton from the Norfolk Tides, Batman, princesses, and chance to win tickets to a 2026 Norfolk Tides game. Costumes encouraged.

2. Roanoke – in partnership with Roanoke College (Rain or Shine)

• Date & Time: Saturday, October 25, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Location: The Bast Center, 310 N Market Street, Salem, VA 24153
• Families can enjoy inclusive games, adaptive sports activities, and a celebrate Hallowheels creativity. Costumes encouraged.

3. Richmond Disability Resource Fair and Trunk or Treat – in partnership with Mobility Works and The Whole Family Foundation (Rain or Shine)

• Date & Time: Saturday, October 25, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
• Location: MobilityWorks, 7450 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23225
• Guests can explore over 35 community vendor booths, enjoy the Pops Kettle Treats food truck, face painting, costume parade, and fun appearances from Chick-fil-A Cow and McGruff the Crime Dog. Costumes encouraged.

Each Trunk-or-Treat location offers activities, treats, and interactive experiences designed for children of all abilities, making Halloween accessible and joyful for everyone.

Why It Matters
Every vote and every visit to a Hallowheels Trunk-or-Treat event helps C.A.T.S. continue providing children with disabilities the tools they need to grow, play, and thrive. From adaptive bikes to assistive communication devices, your support changes lives.

Join Us!
Come celebrate inclusion, creativity, and community at Hallowheels 2025. Whether you’re voting online, attending a Trunk-or-Treat, or sharing the excitement with friends and family, you’re helping make sure every child has the opportunity to play, participate, and shine.

For more information, visit www.hallowheels.org and follow C.A.T.S. on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for updates, inspiring stories, and photos from the events.