Grace College will host its 35th annual FunFest on Friday, Oct. 31, from 6-8 p.m. in the Gordon Health and Wellness Center, 100 Publishers Dr., Winona Lake. FunFest is a free trick-or-treat style event open to the public. This year’s event is medieval themed. Families can bring their children to enjoy medieval-themed games, craft-based activities, snacks, prizes and inflatables.
“The FunFest tradition is loved by both Grace College students and the Warsaw community, making it an event people want to enjoy every year,” said second-year Grace student Madilyn McCune. “FunFest creates such sweet memories for college students, who get the opportunity to serve alongside friends and classmates, as well as children in the community, who return each year to create lifelong memories with their families!”
McCune serves as the coordinator of the student organization & Action. The student-led ministry formerly called Serve, coordinates FunFest each year.
“I am looking forward to seeing the fruit of my team’s labor,” said McCune. “We have been planning this event for the past month and a half, and I am so excited to see it all come together. This is one of &Action’s biggest events of the year, and I am so proud of my team and all the work we have put into it.”
The event historically has recruited the help of 75 student volunteers who welcome nearly 500 attendees through the doors each year.
“One of our core values as an institution is to engage our community,” said Alicia Meyer, director of student involvement. “FunFest is one of our longstanding traditions that reflects this value, as we seek to provide a safe, warm and welcoming Halloween alternative for those in our neighborhood.”
To learn more about FunFest, contact involvment@grace.edu.
