Johnson City Parks & Recreation: Halloween Events

Johnson City TN

06 October, 2021

2:23 AM

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Press release from Johnson City Parks & Recreation: October 4, 2021 Johnson City Parks and Rec to host Halloween events Johnson City Parks and Recreation has scheduled several family friendly, Halloween-themed events for later this month. Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., will host the following: Super Spooky Saturday Date: Oct. 23 Time: 5-8 p.m. Ages: All ages welcome Cost: Free Registration: Not required Center staff hope to see a large turnout of ghosts, goblins and revelers for the very popular Super Spooky Saturday. This outdoor event will include free games, arts and crafts, a cake walk, marshmallow roasting, pumpkin patch inflatables and more. Children ages 2-12 are encouraged to participate in the costume contest scheduled for 6 p.m. An indoor haunted walk themed Return to Redrum Asylum will be available during the event for $2 per person. For more information, please call 423-434-5749. Pups and Trucks Trunk or Treat Date: Oct. 28 Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages: All ages welcome Cost: Free Registration: Not required; proof of dog's vaccination required Pups and Trucks Trunk or Treat is a Halloween extravaganza featuring candy, emergency vehicles, and a costume contest for four-legged attendees. Kids can climb aboard vehicles of all shapes and sizes while collecting candy at this free event. The doggie costume contest starts at 6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. Participants must bring their own bag for candy. For more information, call 423-434-5749. Pumpkin Swim Date: Oct. 29 Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages: All ages welcome Cost: $5 per person Registration: Register in person at MPCC or by calling 423-434-5749 by Monday, Oct. 18. The Pumpkin Swim allows kids ages 1-15 and their parents to swim around, secure their pumpkin, and enjoy a little pool time before taking their pumpkin to the activities room for decoration. Pumpkins are limited. Carver Recreation Center, 322 W. Watauga Ave., will host the following: Halloween Festival Date: Oct. 30 Time: 4-8 p.m. Ages: All ages welcome Cost: $1 per person but kids under 18 in costume receive free admission; carnival tickets are $1 each. Registration: Not required This annual festival features inflatables, carnival games and much more. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume. For more information, please call 423-461-8830. This press release was produced by Johnson City Parks & Recreation. The views expressed here are the author's own.