The most chilling thing this October? Not knowing what's on your ballot!
Join us Saturday, October 17 for a family-friendly day focused on making voting information accessible, building community, and helping people feel prepared for the polls.
👻 The call is coming from inside the house. 👻
Activities throughout the day:
🗳️ Election Protection - Info on protecting your rights and help with voting issues
🚗 Make Your Vote Plan and sign up for a ride to the polls
👋 Sign up to work the polls for the county
💆 Spooky, election-themed palm readings and a raffle to support the work behind the event
📸 Spooky photo booth (costumes encouraged)
👑 Drag Queen Story Hours — drag performers read books about Halloween and voting
📱Relational Organizing Training — learn to connect with friends, family, and networks to get them to the polls
Activities throughout the day:
⚰️ The Democracy Graveyard, an art exhibit that symbolizes voting faux paux that we're leaving behind
🎧 DJ keeping the day moving
☕ Food and beverage station with info on the ongoing boycott of Starbucks that Hands Off Central TX has endorsed
📜 The Giant Constitution and other interactive civic activities
🩹 Information and resources on Harm Reduction at the Polls
🎤 Singing greeters welcoming you as you arrive
This is a nonpartisan event. There will be no candidate endorsements or campaign activities. The focus is on community, voter education, and making sure people have access to the information and resources they need for the upcoming election.
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors. Come for the activities, stay for the community, and get connected with people working to make civic participation more accessible for everyone.
All ages are welcome and costumes are encouraged!
Please note: - no masks (medical OK) - no weapons - let’s keep it nonpartisan