A Smashing Sendoff

November 11, 2026
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2:43 PM

As we say goodbye to the Halloween season and get ready to fall into the holiday spirit, we’re taking a look back at all the spooky fun we shared with our community this October! From Movie Night and Trick-or-Treating in the Park to Scary Skate and Pumpkin Smash, our Halloween events brought plenty of festive fun, creativity, and community spirit.

We kicked off October with our final Movie Night at the Park of the year, featuring Wicked: For Good. It was a wonderful way to welcome October and embrace the Halloween spirit. Our youngest visitors also had the chance to get creative at Little Hands, Trick-or-Treat Bags, where little ones decorated their very own trick-or-treat bags and got a head start on preparing for Halloween.

As Halloween approached, North Park came alive with costumes, candy, and plenty of spooky excitement during Trick-or-Treat in the Park! We welcomed so many trick-or-treaters who came dressed in their Halloween best. It was especially wonderful to see local organizations and community groups come together to volunteer, set up tables, and hand out candy to families.

The Halloween fun continued right after with Scary Skate at the Ice Arena! It was a treat to see skaters take to the ice in their creative costumes, bringing even more Halloween spirit to the community. From the park to the rink, our Halloween celebrations were filled with smiles.

We wrapped up the season with a smashing good time at Pumpkin Smash, our final fall event! Community members had the chance to smash their old Halloween pumpkins or even launch them through the air with catapults. It was perfect way to squash our way out of fall!

As we close the chapter on another fun-filled Halloween season and get closer to the end of fall, there’s still plenty to look forward to! Our upcoming holiday events include Breakfast with Santa, Pictures with Santa Paws, and our Holiday Recital, where our talented skaters will take the ice to showcase their performances. Little ones can also get into the holiday spirit at Tiny Traditions Ornament Night, a festive craft event where they can create something special for the season.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, volunteered, and helped make this Halloween season so memorable. We loved celebrating with you and seeing our community come together! We’re excited to continue the fun, make new memories, and celebrate the upcoming holidays with all of you.

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