El Paso Parks and Recreation to host free Halloween carnivals citywide

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Families across El Paso can celebrate Halloween with free games, candy and costume contests at Parks and Recreation carnivals set for Saturday, Oct. 31.

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual Halloween Carnivals from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 20 recreation and community centers throughout the city.

The family-friendly events will include jumping balloons, music, carnival games, candy and treats. Children are encouraged to wear costumes and take part in costume contests.

Participating locations include Armijo, Don Haskins, Marty Robbins, Nolan Richardson, Pavo Real, Veterans and Wayne Thornton recreation centers, among others.

Halloween Carnivals will be held at:

Armijo Recreation Center, 700 E. 7th Ave.Chamizal Community Center, 2119 Cypress Ave.Chihuahuita Community Center, 417 Charles Rd.Don Haskins Recreation Center, 7400 High Ridge Dr.Galatzan Recreation Center, 650 Wallenberg Dr.Gary Del Palacio Recreation Center, 3001 Parkwood St.Marty Robbins Recreation Center, 11620 Vista Del Sol Dr.Michelle T. Adjemian Recreation Center, 9031 Viscount Blvd.Mountain View Park/Rae Gilmore Recreation Center, 8501 Diana Dr.Nolan Richardson Recreation Center, 4435 Maxwell Ave.Officer David Ortiz Recreation Center, 563 N. Carolina Dr.Pat O’Rourke Recreation Center, 901 N. Virginia St.Pavo Real Recreation Center, 9301 Alameda Ave.San Juan Recreation Center, 701 N. Glenwood St.Seville Recreation Center, 6700 Sambrano Ave.Sylvia A. Carreon Community Center, 709 Lomita Dr.The Beast Urban Park, 13501 Jason Crandall Dr.Valle Bajo Community Center, 7380 Alameda Ave.Veterans Recreation Center, 5301 Salem Dr.Wayne Thornton Community Center, 3134 Jefferson Ave.

City officials encouraged families to dress up and enjoy a safe Halloween celebration close to home.

More information is available at https://elpasotexas.gov/parks.

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