Victor Valley College is turning its campus lake into a galaxy-themed trick-or-treat route this Saturday, October 24, inviting families across the High Desert to Rammy's Trunk or Treat Galaxy from 3 to 6 p.m. The free event, built around a Mario Bros.-inspired theme, promises candy, games, a haunted maze and even superhero selfies for kids and adults alike.
The celebration takes place around VVC Lake on the Victorville campus, according to VVNG, with both admission and parking free to the public. Families can collect candy along a route lined with VVC specialty vehicles, community partners, and military and first-responder displays, all circling the lake at the heart of campus.
Jared Bitanga, a VVC student and ASB athletics senator, said Trunk or Treat has become one of the college's signature community events. He added that this year's Mario Brothers galaxy-inspired theme is designed to appeal to children and adults, giving the carnival a fresh spin after last year's blockier, Minecraft-flavored edition.
What's Waiting Inside the Warp Zone
Victor Valley College is hosting a Warp Zone Adventure Hub inside the Student Activities Center, where kids can try clay pumpkin painting, Play-Doh stations, painting and coloring-book activities. The hub will also hand out limited-edition Rammy's Spooky Adventures coloring books, giving younger attendees a take-home souvenir from the galaxy theme.
Beyond the hub, the event includes a kid-friendly galaxy haunted maze built for younger trick-or-treaters, plus meet-and-greets and selfies with superheroes from the official West Coast Avengers. Face painting, games, children's activities and photo opportunities round out the lineup, while VVC student-athletes are set to host additional engagement activities throughout the afternoon.
Food, Music and Community Booths Around the Lake
Hungry visitors can grab funnel cakes, kettle corn, Mario Bros.-themed shaved ice, aguas frescas, taco-truck food, nachos, cotton candy and popcorn along the route. For those wanting a sit-down option, Rams Café inside Building 44 will serve additional specialty meals during the event.
Live music and entertainment from VVC and Rockstars of Tomorrow will keep the energy going near the lake, alongside community resource booths, giveaways and pet adoptions. The mix of free games, giveaways and interactive experiences has become a hallmark of the college's fall event, drawing families well beyond Victorville for an afternoon of trick-or-treating.
A Tradition That Keeps Growing
Last year's celebration welcomed over 6,000 attendees, per the same VVNG report announcing this year's lineup. That figure builds on previous years: a separate VVNG account of the 2025 Trunk or Treat said nearly 5,000 community members had attended the event the year before, describing that carnival-inspired celebration as featuring VVC specialty vehicles, military and first-responder participation, ASPCA appearances and a free Minecraft-inspired maze in Red Tent Village.
The 2025 event, held October 25 from 3 to 6 p.m. around VVC Lake, also featured a Cadillac car show, live music and meet-and-greets with West Coast Avengers superheroes. The year before that, the college's 2024 Trunk or Treat ran from 2 to 6 p.m. and let kids interact with VVC baseball and basketball athletes, visit a spooky photo booth, and meet the Los Angeles Ghostbusters alongside West Coast Avengers characters, with admission free and open to the public throughout.
This year's Mario Bros. galaxy theme marks the latest evolution of an event that has steadily expanded its food offerings, entertainment and hands-on activities for High Desert families. With free admission, free parking and a route built around VVC Lake, organizers are positioning Rammy's Trunk or Treat Galaxy as another chapter in a tradition Bitanga calls one of the college's defining community gatherings.
