If you are looking for a place to take the kids for an entertaining and safe alternative to trick or treating, make plans to attend Sparks 23nd annual Great Pumpkin Carnival on Thursday, October 29 at the Alf Sorensen Community Center. Hours are 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for 1st grade and younger and 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. for 2nd – 6th grade. The cost is $2 per child. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
The carnival will be packed with activities as children make their way through interactive game booths with prizes and candy donated by local businesses and organizations. There will also be a haunted house full of exciting twists and turns hosted by Kiwanis Clubs in the Reno/Sparks area and the Reed High School Key Club.
Children should plan to come in costume and take part in the annual home-made costume contest sponsored by KBUL Radio. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each age group.
Space is available for organizations interested in hosting a game booth. Product/cash donations and volunteers are also needed.
For more information on the Great Pumpkin Carnival, call 353-2385 or email recinfo@cityofsparks.us. Children, age six and younger, must be accompanied by an adult. Alf Sorensen Community Center is located at 1400 Baring Blvd.
