5k Sugar Skull Run<\/p>\n
Milpitas will celebrate Dia de Muertos on Nov. 1 with a 5k run\/walk and wellness fair at Gill Memorial Park, located at Santa Rita Drive and Paseo Refugio.<\/p>\n
The 5k kicks off at 9 a.m. along an accessible route that runs along the Hetch Hetchy Trail and ends back at the park, where the wellness fair will run from 10 a.m.-noon. The event will feature live music from a Mariachi band, dance performances from Bay Area Aztec, sugar skull face painting, kids crafts, and a variety of wellness-focused activities and resources.<\/p>\n
Race participants can arrive as early as 8 a.m. to collect their swag bags and prepare for the race. All participants must start the race no later than 9:30 a.m.\u00a0Registration is $32-$42 at cityofmilpitas.simpletix.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Children 17 and under require an adult signature on a waiver, which will be available to sign in person on the day of the race. The event will take place rain or shine. No refunds will be given.<\/p>\n \u00a0Halloween for teens<\/p>\n The Milpitas Teen Center is hosting its annual Halloween event Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m. This free event is for teens ages 13-18 and will include a frightening haunted house, caramel apples for teens to create and eat, a mini pumpkin carving contest and costume contest. To register for the event, visit http:\/\/bit.ly\/47cA78T<\/a>.<\/p>\n