Oct. 5, 2009

Parks and Recreation Offers a Variety of Halloween and Fall Events

Fall is the time to head back outdoors in Phoenix, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring events for children and adults to celebrate the season. Participants can join in the fun with costume parades, carnival games, fun houses, family golf, native foods and crafts and much more. General information on department events is available at phoenix.gov/parks.

Saturday, Oct. 17
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Pueblo Grande Museum 6th Annual Foods and Craft Fair
4619 E. Washington St.
This community event will feature fresh produce for sale, watermelon eating/seed spitting contest, traditional arts and craft demonstrations along with native food cooking. Frybread will be available for sale. Admission is free. For additional information, call 602-495-0901 or 0902.

Saturday, Oct. 24
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Day of the Dead Altar Box Workshop at Pueblo Grande Museum
4619 E. Washington St.
Join artist April Bojorquez for this hands on workshop. Participants will
be guided through the process of creating a personalized altar box with supplies that are provided. Ages 12+. Cost is $35. Register online in the Classes and Programs link at phoenix.gov/parks, class number 60908. For additional information, call 602-495-0901 or 0902.

Saturday, Oct. 24
2 – 5 p.m.
Falloween at Deer Valley Community Center
2001 W. Wahalla
This family event will feature carnival games, a pumpkin patch, face painting, costume contest for infants – 10 year olds, candy and prizes. Admission is free. For additional information, call 602-495-3735.

Friday, Oct. 30
Daily Operating Hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 4:45 p.m.
Descanse En Paz Exhibit Opening at Pueblo Grande Museum
4619 E. Washington St.
This exhibit will feature photographs by Dick George illustrating and documenting handmade grave marks in the Southwest. Admission is free.
For additional information, call 602-495-0901 or 0902.

Friday, Oct. 30
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Halloween Carnival at Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center
4040 N. 14th St.
The carnival will feature games, music, prizes, face painting, costume contest, and a cupcake walk for elementary school age children. The costume contest winners each receive a trophy stuffed with candy bars, and cupcake walk winners each receive a cupcake. The event is free. For additional information, call 602-534-6570.

Friday, Oct. 30
12:30 – 2 p.m.
Trick or Treat on Devonshire Street at Devonshire Senior Center
2802 E. Devonshire Ave.
Lots of fun for seniors so come in costume for the costume contest or
come as you are. There will be games, door prizes, face painting, refreshments and entertainment. The event is free. For additional information, call 602-256-3130.

Saturday, Oct. 31
6 p.m.
Haunted Halloween Night Fright Family Golf at Palo Verde Golf Course
6215 N. 15th Ave.
Registration deadline is Oct. 29. Play is limited to the first 45 golfers. Prizes for the best costume. Registration and warm up at 6 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. tee off. Cost is $25 per person. One child plays free when playing with a paid adult. Each additional child is $15. For additional information, call 602-249-9930.

Saturday, Oct. 31
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Peek – A- Boo at Pecos Park
17010 S. 48th St. (in the picnic area)
Family Halloween Carnival Fun featuring costume contests with prizes for all ages, free games, fun houses and a craft area for children. Refreshments are available for sale. The event is free. For additional information, call 602-534-5252.

Saturday, Oct. 31
3 p.m.
Costume Parade and Movie at Sunnyslope Community Center
802 E. Vogel Ave.
Prizes will be awarded for best costume at 3 p.m. for age groups 8 – 12 and
13-18. All participants will receive free candy. At 4 p.m. there will be a free movie entitled “Twitches.” Refreshments are available for sale. For additional information, call 602-534-5516.

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