Family Halloween Carnival
Geared toward children ages 2 to 14 and their families, the event features a variety of game booths constructed by local youth program participants and staff. Visitors can walk through a haunted house, get their face painted, enjoy open gymnastics time, and participate in a costume contest and parade on the baseball field. Additional activities include a SusieCakes cupcake walk, cookie decorating, and seasonal crafts.
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Carnival bracelets: $20 per carnival participant (price subject to change); each child participating is recommended to purchase a bracelet. A bracelet gives unlimited access to listed activities, with activities marked * limited to one ticket each per bracelet. Additional activity tickets are $2 each. Food booth items: pizza slice $2; hotdog $2; chips $1; soda $1; water $1; juice box $1; Rice Crispy Treat $1.
Hours
Event: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM; carnival bracelets valid 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
Food & Drink
Food booths offer pizza, hot dogs, chips, rice crispy treats, soda, water, and juice boxes; snow cones are also available.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before the costume parade starts to check in behind your category's balloon marker.
- If paying with cash at the Information booth, bring bills of $20 or less, as larger denominations are not accepted.
- Consider booking a ride with the MB Wave Rider service to reach the event without having to hunt for parking.
Links & Contact
Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age group is the event best suited for?
The carnival is designed for children ages 2 to 14. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
How does the costume contest and parade work?
Participants line up on the baseball field by colored flags matching their category (individuals 7 and under, individuals 8 to 15, siblings, or parent and child). Prizes are awarded for first through fifth place immediately after the parade.
What does a carnival bracelet include?
A bracelet provides unlimited access to carnival games, the Haunted House, face painting, and snow cones, plus one entry each for the SusieCakes cupcake walk, cookie decorating, and a Halloween craft.
What forms of payment are accepted on-site?
Cash and credit cards are accepted at the Information booth. Checks and bills over $20 are not accepted.
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