The City of Yakima’s Parks and Recreation Department is planning activities for the approaching Halloween season.<\/p>\n
First up is the City’s Harman Center, which is adding a new feature to its annual Halloween Dance from 6:00 pm to 10 pm on Friday, October 27th<\/sup>. For the first time, a Halloween costume contest will be held in conjunction with the dance in the Harman Center ballroom.<\/p>\n “It will be family friendly, so bring the grandkids,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. “Local businesses have donated prizes for the costume contest.”<\/p>\n A DJ will also be on hand and refreshments will be provided. The cost is $3 per person or $4 per couple for the dance\/costume contest.<\/p>\n Then on Sunday night, October 29th<\/sup>, the Parks and Recreation Department will offer its annual Halloween Egg Hunt for children ages 10 and younger. Toddlers up to 3 years old will begin their hunt for candy-filled eggs at 5:30 pm on October 29th<\/sup> and children ages 4-10 will begin at 6:15 pm at the City’s Franklin Park.<\/p>\n Pre-registration is required and on-site registrations will not be permitted, said Recreation Supervisor Tami Andringa. “We are accepting registrations until Thursday, October 26th<\/sup>, if space is available,” she said.<\/p>\n Each child will receive a bag for their eggs and Halloween treats. The cost is $5 per child for those residing in the city limits. Admission is $8 for those outside the city limits.<\/p>\n For more on the City of Yakima’s Parks and Recreation programs visit https:\/\/yakimaparks.com<\/a><\/p>\n