College, Candy, & Costumes Returns to Lakeshore College
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10/05/2026
CLEVELAND, WI —
Lakeshore College invites community members, students and alumni to celebrate Halloween with a morning of family-friendly fun during College, Candy & Costumes on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9–11 a.m. at the College’s Cleveland Campus, 1290 North Ave., Cleveland.
The fifth annual free event will take place in the Nierode Building and offers families an opportunity to enjoy Halloween activities while exploring Lakeshore College. Children are encouraged to dress in costume and bring their own trick-or-treat bags.
“College, Candy & Costumes is a fun way to welcome our community to campus and give families an opportunity to experience Lakeshore College together,” said Dr. Paul Carlsen, president of Lakeshore College. “We’re especially excited to welcome back our alumni and their families this year for a special Halloween homecoming.”
Activities will include pumpkin decorating, family-friendly activities, trick-or-treating, free apple cider and fresh popcorn. Pumpkins are limited and will be available while supplies last. Coffee will also be available for purchase from the Grove Roots Food Truck.
As part of the Halloween homecoming, Lakeshore alumni and their families can reconnect with fellow graduates, tour campus and learn more about what Lakeshore College has to offer.
The event also provides an opportunity for individuals considering a new career path to connect with Lakeshore representatives. College staff will be available to answer questions about career programs, the application process, paying for college, earning credit for prior learning and other opportunities.
Registration is highly preferred but not required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is free and open to the community. Families are asked to bring their own trick-or-treat bags.
For more information or to register, visit lakeshore.edu/halloween.
ABOUT LAKESHORE COLLEGE
Lakeshore College, formerly known as Lakeshore Technical College, is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at Lakeshore to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Lakeshore faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.
Lakeshore College is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #2 in the state by WalletHub.com, a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, a 2024 Bellwether Award winner, and named the 2021 Large Business/Industry of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County.
Approximately 800 students graduate from Lakeshore each year, and associate degree graduates report earning a median salary of $61,355 within six months of graduating. In addition to the Cleveland campus, Lakeshore educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Lakeshore at lakeshore.edu.
Contact: Amy Hanson, Senior Marketing Specialist
Phone: 920.693.1345
Email: amy.hanson@lakeshore.edu
Press Room: lakeshore.edu/lakeshore-news
