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October 31, 2026

Trick or Vote

Trick or Vote

Saturday, October 31 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Free | National Civil Rights Museum

 

Costumes, candy, music, and a voting plan: Bring the whole family to the National Civil Rights Museum for a Halloween night with a purpose. Kids trick-or-treat. Adults leave ready to vote, and vote like your life depends on it!

What to Expect

For the kids:

  • Trick-or-treating at the Museum
  • Children’s activities
  • Candy and giveaways for every guest

For the whole family:

  • A DJ keeping the energy up
  • Food truck
  • Giveaways and voter resources for every guest

For the grown-ups:

  • Partner volunteers on hand to help you confirm your registration status and polling place
  • A walk-through of what to know and expect when you vote
  • Voter resources to take home

Dress Up With a Story

Come in costume as a civil rights hero or someone who fought for the right to vote, and share the story behind your look. Costumes can start a conversation with your kids about the people who made their vote possible.

Why It Matters

Halloween comes only days before Election Day, and this is a chance to get ready. Families can have a good time and still leave with what they need to vote. In Tennessee, a little planning makes a big difference. Know your polling place, know your ID requirements, and know your rights.

“On Halloween, we want families to have fun and leave with a plan and encouraged to vote.” — Veda Ajamu, Chief Engagement Officer, National Civil Rights Museum

Hosted By

Shelby County Voter Alliance

Memphis for All

Votes for All

Stand for Children

In Participation With

Young Gifted & Green

The Equity Alliance

Civic TN

Tennessee Immigrant & Refuge Rights Coalition

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