YSU Penguin Madness & Trick-or-Pete

About this event

Get ready for a night of basketball, Halloween fun, and Penguin spirit at Youngstown State University’s Fourth Annual Trick-or-“Pete” at Penguin Madness! Join YSU basketball fans on Tuesday, October 20, at Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center for a free fan fest featuring both the men’s and women’s basketball teams. The event runs from 6–7:30 p.m., and guests are encouraged to come dressed in their best Halloween costumes for a night of Trick-or-Treating with the Penguins. The evening will feature plenty of fun, including a dunk contest, three-point contests from both basketball teams, a costume contest, and two half-court shot opportunities where YSU students can compete to win $500. The first 100 YSU students will receive a free T-shirt, and fans will also have the opportunity to meet the teams and get autographs. The event is free and open to the public. Parking will be available in the Youngstown Tile Retail Design Center/M-81 lot. Event Details: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 6–7:30 p.m. Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center, Youngstown, Ohio Free admission Trick-or-“Pete” at Penguin Madness is presented by 21 WFMJ and Trumbull County Children Services. Learn more at Fourth Annual Trick-or-Pete at Penguin Madness Set for Oct. 20 – Youngstown State University

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