About this Event
Join Us for the 5th Annual Anti Human Trafficking Walk for Youth!
5th Annual Anti-Human Trafficking Walk for Youth & Harvest Fest
Freedom belongs to every child.
Join Magdalena’s Daughters for our 5th Annual Anti-Human Trafficking Walk for Youth on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Riverside City Hall.
This free, family-friendly event brings youth, families, community leaders, service providers, and advocates together to raise awareness about human trafficking and strengthen the connections that help protect young people.
This year, we are adding a fun Harvest Fest and Halloween experience! Children and families are encouraged to wear their favorite family-friendly costumes and participate in our best-dressed costume contest.
What to Expect:
• Community walk for freedom
• Best-dressed costume contest
• Candy for children
• Pumpkins and fall activities
• Live entertainment and dancing
• Food and refreshments
• Youth and family resources
• Human trafficking prevention and awareness
• Community connection and fun
• A medal and swag bag for registered walkers, while supplies last
This walk is for everyone. Whether you are a parent, young person, educator, foster parent, social worker, community partner, advocate, or someone who simply believes every child deserves to be safe, seen, and supported, we invite you to walk with us.
Human trafficking prevention begins long before exploitation occurs. It begins when young people have safe relationships, trusted adults, supportive communities, and places where they know they belong.
Come dressed up, bring the family, enjoy the Harvest Fest activities, and help us remind every young person that they are worth protecting.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Riverside City Hall, 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92522
Admission: Free and open to everyone
Attire: Comfortable walking shoes and family-friendly costumes are encouraged
Together, we can raise awareness, strengthen our community, and walk for a future where every child is protected.
Connection is protection. We’re walking for freedom.
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Arrival, Check-In & Community Lunch
Info: • Guest check-in & registration
• Resource tables open (community partners, prevention info, MD table)
• Lunch served
• Music / community engagement
• Photo booth / media interviews
• Volunteer orientation & walk instructions quietly shared as people gather
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:10 PM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Host: Cat Hadnot
Info: • Emcee welcome
• MD welcome + purpose of gathering
• Brief overview of program + walk safety guidance
🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Featured Speaker
Info: 20-minute speaker segment
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Keynote Address
Info: Keynote: Survivor Advocate
30-minute keynote
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:20 PM
Boogie Shuffle Dance
Host: Lawrence Hardy
🕑: 01:20 PM - 01:30 PM
Transition to Walk
Info: • Instructions for walk route
• Safety reminders
• Group photo at start line
• Moment of intention/prayer/affirmation
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:10 PM
Community Awareness Walk (2- miles)
Info: • Walk begins
• Music / chant leaders / youth engagement
• Photo & media moments
• Return to main stage area
🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:40 PM
Dessert Break
Info: Grab some dessert after the Walk!
🕑: 02:55 PM - 03:00 PM
Closing Moment
Info: • Group photo • Media capture • Thank you & dismissal
🕑: 02:40 PM - 02:55 PM
Final Reflections
Host: Ashley Hill
Info: • Ashley/MD closing message
Event venue & nearby stays
Riverside City Hall, 3900 Main Street, Riverside, United States
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