Rapid City Halloween Donation Drive Nears Oct. 21 Deadline
A deadline is approaching in Rapid City for residents to donate candy and costumes to support community Halloween events. Organized by Journey On and the Rapid City Police Department's Community Engagement Team, the drive aims to help youth and ensure…

Rapid City, SD, October 16, 2026 —
A community drive collecting candy and costumes for Halloween events in Rapid City is approaching its donation deadline of Wednesday, October 21.
The effort is organized by Journey On and the Rapid City Police Department’s Community Engagement Team. Its stated purpose is to support youth and help ensure participation in safe trick-or-treat events throughout the city.
Donations may be brought to designated drop-off points at City Hall, Journey On Offices and the Rapid City Police Department Substation at Uptown Mall. The drive is seeking both candy and costumes, according to the information provided.
The year associated with the October 21 deadline was not specified. Information about drop-off hours, the types or quantities of donations accepted, and the specific Halloween events that will receive support was not provided. No contact details or additional instructions for donors were included.
The drive’s deadline gives residents until Wednesday, October 21, to contribute at one of the listed locations. The organizers identified youth support and safe trick-or-treat participation across Rapid City as the goals of the collection.
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