neighborsgo.com is filled with news of fall festivals, craft bazaars, costume contests and carnivals. Here are a few hometown events to help your family find fun and safe ways to celebrate.
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Halloween at The Harbor Enjoy a Halloween extravaganza from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight at The Harbor. There will be free entertainment, carnival games, face painting and a costume contest.
Haunted maze in Rowlett Rowlett Martial Arts Center, 2212 Lakeview Parkway, will host a haunted maze from 7 to 10 p.m. tonight, and 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $7; $5 if you’re brave enough to do it again. At the end of the frightful journey, enjoy treats, drinks and door prizes.
Family fun at Pumpkin Patch Saturdays at the Pumpkin Patch are devoted to children’s programs. Enjoy story time at 11 a.m., crafts and face painting from noon to 4 p.m., and a Rockwall Fire Department display and hay maze. The Pumpkin Patch, located in Rockwall’s RidgeRoadShopping Center, is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; the final day is Saturday.
Howl-o-ween for pets, owners Dogs and their owners are invited to Sassy’s Bark and Bath, 8301 Lakeview Parkway in Rowlett, from 5 to 7 p.m. today. There will be a canine costume contest, and beer and wine for pet owners. The event is free; donations for Rowlett Animal Shelter are appreciated.
Cake walk, auction at Shannon Shannon Elementary’s fall carnival will be 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at the school, 3130 Fontanna Blvd. in Rockwall. Enjoy a silent auction, DJ, cake walk and games. Proceeds support the work of Shannon PTA.
Walk-a-thon at Nebbie Nebbie Williams Elementary kicks off its walk-a-thon fundraiser at 8:45 a.m. today with a parade featuring the Rockwall High Stingerettes, boys’ basketball team and drum line. The Rockwall Fire Department and YMCA will host activity stations.
Trick-or-treat at the library Stop by the Rowlett Public Library between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday to receive a Halloween treat.
Scare on the Square Don’t miss Halloween fun from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday in downtown Rockwall. Trick-or-treat at downtown shops; enjoy hayrides and face painting.
Bazaaar at FUMC-Heath First United Methodist Church-Heath, 140 Smirl Drive, will host a Fall Bazaar from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Discover crafts and alive and silentauction. Enjoy sweet rolls and coffeein the morning, followed by a fish fry at noon. Proceeds go to mission work.
Trunk-or-Treat at Our Savior Lutheran Our SaviorLutheranChurch, 3003 Horizon Roadin Rockwall, will host a Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat event from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Families will enjoy food, fun and games. No costumes necessary.
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