Ten Years of Healthy Fun: Well-O-Ween Returns for Its 10th Anniversary Celebration

Ten Years of Healthy Fun: Well-O-Ween Returns for Its 10th Anniversary Celebration

For ten years, Fresno BHC has proven that Halloween can be both spooky and healthy, a celebration of community, joy, and well-being for every generation.

This October, we’re thrilled to invite families back for our 10th Annual Well-O-Ween, one of our most beloved community events. It’s a Fresno tradition that combines costumes, laughter, healthy snacks, and good vibes into one unforgettable night.

Fresno BHC Presents: Well-O-Ween

Saturday, October 18
3:30 pm – 7:00 pm

367 N First St
Fresno, CA 93702

A Fresno Tradition Born from Community Love

When we hosted the very first Well-O-Ween a decade ago, we had a simple idea: Could Halloween be fun, inclusive, and good for you?

The answer was a resounding yes.

Over the years, what started as a small neighborhood gathering has grown into a celebration that brings together hundreds of families from across Fresno.

We wanted to show families that health doesn’t have to be boring. You can celebrate, eat well, and still enjoy every bit of Halloween magic. From the moment kids arrive, dressed in their costumes, you can feel the energy. There’s music in the air and parents taking pictures. It’s our way of adding health and heart to what is already a special day.

This year’s event will include:

  • Raffles
  • Haunted House
  • Trunk or Treat
  • Resource Fair
  • Food Distribution
Fresno BHC volunteers dressed in Día de los Muertos face paint welcoming families at the Well-O-Ween community event
Fresno BHC volunteers dressed in Día de los Muertos face paint welcoming families at the Well-O-Ween community event
“Happy Well-O-Ween! Prevention Isn’t Scary!” banner hanging inside the Fresno BHC Halloween celebration
“Happy Well-O-Ween! Prevention Isn’t Scary!” banner hanging inside the Fresno BHC Halloween celebration
Families entering the haunted house attraction during Fresno BHC’s annual Well-O-Ween event
Families entering the haunted house attraction during Fresno BHC’s annual Well-O-Ween event
Two young children dressed as Minions enjoying Fresno BHC’s family-friendly Well-O-Ween celebration
Two young children dressed as Minions enjoying Fresno BHC’s family-friendly Well-O-Ween celebration
Children in Halloween costumes playing a giant Connect Four game at Fresno BHC’s Well-O-Ween event
Children in Halloween costumes playing a giant Connect Four game at Fresno BHC’s Well-O-Ween event
Kids dressed as colorful Halloween characters smiling together at Fresno BHC’s Well-O-Ween celebration
Kids dressed as colorful Halloween characters smiling together at Fresno BHC’s Well-O-Ween celebration
Families visiting the healthy snacks booth during Fresno BHC’s Well-O-Ween Halloween event
Families visiting the healthy snacks booth during Fresno BHC’s Well-O-Ween Halloween event
Group of volunteers and community members at the Health Happens Here table during Well-O-Ween
Group of volunteers and community members at the Health Happens Here table during Well-O-Ween
Volunteer dressed as Waldo hosting a Spin-A-Prize game booth at Fresno BHC’s Well-O-Ween
Volunteer dressed as Waldo hosting a Spin-A-Prize game booth at Fresno BHC’s Well-O-Ween
Día de los Muertos-inspired altar with candles, flowers, and food offerings at the Well-O-Ween community fair
Día de los Muertos-inspired altar with candles, flowers, and food offerings at the Well-O-Ween community fair
Family dressed in Halloween costumes smiling together at Fresno BHC’s annual Well-O-Ween event
Family dressed in Halloween costumes smiling together at Fresno BHC’s annual Well-O-Ween event
Fresno BHC volunteers sharing healthy snacks and flyers with families at the Well-O-Ween celebration
Fresno BHC volunteers sharing healthy snacks and flyers with families at the Well-O-Ween celebration
Close-up of Día de los Muertos altar display with marigolds, fruit, and guitar at Well-O-Ween Fresno
Close-up of Día de los Muertos altar display with marigolds, fruit, and guitar at Well-O-Ween Fresno
Representatives from Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce hosting a booth at Well-O-Ween Fresno
Representatives from Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce hosting a booth at Well-O-Ween Fresno

10 Years of Impact

Each October, hundreds of families show up to enjoy Halloween together and to leave feeling good in every way. Events like this remind us that health starts right here, with people coming together.

The resource fair connects residents to services for housing, food, and mental health. Our food distribution provides fresh groceries and information about long-term support to our local families. The message is simple. Health can be part of everyday life when the community has what it needs.

This year’s Well-O-Ween is powered by organizations that work year-round to lift up Fresno families:

  • Cultiva La Salud
  • UFW Foundation
  • Tenants Together
  • Familia in Acción
  • Central California Food Bank

Each partner contributes to the larger picture of what community health looks like: food access, housing rights, worker protection, and family support.

What to Expect

Our 10th anniversary celebration promises something for everyone:

  • Trunk or Treat with decorated cars and healthy snack giveaways
  • Haunted house designed to be spooky, a little scary, and a lot of fun
  • Raffles and prizes throughout the day
  • Food distribution with fresh items for local families
  • Resource fair featuring community organizations ready to help

Costumes are encouraged, music will be playing, and the atmosphere will be filled with energy and family fun.

After a decade, Well-O-Ween has grown into one of our favorite events of the year. Last year, we welcomed nearly 500 families. This year, we think that number is going to grow even bigger.

If you’ve never been to Well-O-Ween, this is the year to come. Bring your family, your friends, and your costume. Be part of a Fresno story that is still being written.

Saturday, October 18

3:30 pm – 7:00 pm

367 N. First St

To learn more, follow Fresno BHC on social media for updates and photos of our Well-O-Ween event.

And to support events like Well-O-Ween as well as the programs that keep our neighborhoods thriving, visit fresnobhc.org/donate.

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