Free Family Friendly Event Returns for Another Year of Fun
NANTICOKE, Pa. (Oct. 19, 2026) – The community is invited to join the fun at Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center for its annual “Trunk-or-Treat” celebration on Wednesday, October 21, from 05:30 p.m. to 07:30 p.m., in the parking lot of the skilled nursing facility at 395 E. Middle Road, in Nanticoke, Pa. The event will be held rain or shine.
Halloween festivities will feature creatively decorated car trunks where Birchwood staff will distribute candy to trick-or-treaters. Visiting guests can also enjoy complimentary cider, popcorn and chips throughout the event.
Children and their families are invited to participate in the Halloween spirit by dressing in their favorite costumes while enjoying the spooky, family-friendly fun. The facility’s staff will also be in costume.
“We enjoy celebrating the fall season with our residents and neighbors each year,” said Michael Palkovic, administrator of Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. “Special events such as this allow us to strengthen community ties while creating lasting memories for our residents and neighbors.”
Everyone is encouraged to bring a bag, pillow case, or pumpkin basket to collect treats from decorated cars. “This event is always well-received by the community, and our staff enjoys dressing up in their favorite costumes,” said Palkovic. “This is one of the many events we hold throughout the year to stay connected with our neighbors. From a holiday light display and spring visits with the Easter Bunny to clothing drives, donations to our local SPCA, school supply collections, and other community activities, we’re delighted to create opportunities for families to come together and build stronger connections.”
Staff members will gather in the Birchwood parking lot with their creatively decorated vehicles, where children can go from car to car, collecting Halloween candy. The skilled nursing facility will provide free treats and snacks.
“It’s a fun, safe environment where kids can enjoy trick-or-treating and celebrate Halloween with their families,” said Palkovic. “Everyone enjoys showing off their costumes, and we see so many imaginative ideas each year.”
Please call 570-735-2973 with questions about the Trunk-or-Treat event. Reservations are not required.
About Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a 121-bed skilled nursing facility in Nanticoke, Pa., providing long-term care, short-term care, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehab-to-home, speech therapy, hospice care, respite care, and transportation to and from medically necessary appointments. The facility is hiring: www.birchwoodnursinghome.com/join-our-team. The center is currently accepting new admissions for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. For further information, call 570-735-2973 or visit the Birchwood website www.birchwoodnursinghome.com.
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Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center will host a free community Trunk-or-Treat event on October 21, in the parking lot of the skilled nursing facility in Nanticoke from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.