Recycling Transition

Takes Effect July 1

Loyalist Township's recycling program is now managed by Circular Materials, the administrator of the common collection system and a national not-for-profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system in Ontario.

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Trunk-or-Treat and Crafts

Family Dressed up at Toy Story Characters
Firefighter handing out candy to kids
Person Dressed as a Gremlin
Little Girl dressed up as a duck
Crafts hosted in Odessa Palace
Despicable me costumes

Get your costumes ready and join Loyalist Township and The Odessa Agricultural Society for the annual Trunk-or-Treat & Crafts Event! This is a Halloween event you won't want to miss! 

Trick-or-treat from tailgate to tailgate in a fun, safe, and accessible environment—perfect for all ages!  No spooky surprises, just treats and smiles! Inside the Palace, the OAS are all set up for you to enjoy fun games and crafts! Please note that children will not be permitted to enter the decorated vehicles.

Everyone is encouraged to dress up for Halloween in their favorite costume and don't forget to bring a bucket or bag to collect your treats! We want to have each child leave with treats and memories of a fantastic Halloween!

We work in collaboration with the Lennox and Addington Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee and Treat Accessibly to ensure this event is accessible and inclusive for everyBODY!

When and where      

Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025        

Place: Odessa Fairgrounds, 231 Main Street, Odessa (entrance on Wilton Road/County Road 6)

Trunk registration is now closed. If you are still interested in joining as a "trunk" for the 2025 Trunk-or-Treat Event, please email staff at events@loyalist.ca 

Help us create a fun, safe and accessible environment for children to enjoy the traditions of trick-or-treating from tailgate to tailgate. All local businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to bring a vehicle (or two) and decorate the trunk for Halloween. Contact the Heritage, Culture and Tourism Division for more information and to register your vehicle. Vehicle space is limited.

Community events are not possible without the help of volunteers. Donate your time by joining the volunteer team for this year's celebration. We are looking for volunteers aged 14 years and over to lend a helping hand at this event.

Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Set-up and take-down
  • Parking attendants
  • Greeters
  • Kids Zone attendants
  • And more!

High school community service hours are available on request. Visit our Volunteering page to learn more and register today! 

Thank you to the 2024 Trunkers

  • Ontario Provincial Police
  • Loyalist Township Recreation
  • Robert Hogan Bus Lines
  • Lennox & Addington Libraries
  • Clayton Flooring Inc.
  • Neat Things!
  • Miller Eastern Air
  • Sentinels Canada
  • Loyalist Township Emergency Services
  • Big Words Little People
  • Loyalist Business Association
  • Ernestown Eagles Varsity Football Team
  • Odessa Free Methodist Church
  • The Greater Napanee Soccer Club
  • AM Sports
  • Island Radio 101.3 FM
  • Public Works
  • Clerks Division
  • Council
  • Changes Hair Salon
Woman giving small child candy for halloween

Video courtesy of Global News - Trunk or Treat & Crafts, 2023

Upcoming events

Contact Us

Loyalist Township
Box 70, 263 Main Street
Odessa, Ontario K0H 2H0
Tel: 613-386-7351
info@loyalist.ca

Heritage, Culture & Tourism Division
Loyalist Township
341 Main Street, Bath
Ontario, Canada K0H 1G0
Tel: 613-386-7351
explore@loyalist.ca

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