A past trick or treat night in Harrisburg. File photo.
Harrisburg has a Halloween treat in store for local families this month.
The city announced on Monday that it will hold its first “Bash at the Brownstone” Halloween party on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Reservoir Park Brownstone building, featuring games, food and candy.
“Halloween is one of my favorite nights of the year because of how much fun the children have,” said Mayor Wanda Williams. “I’m so excited to bring a family-friendly Halloween to the people of Harrisburg, so we can celebrate together in a safe way.”
The event, which runs from 5 to 8 p.m., will include pumpkin decorating, a reptile zoo, face painting and yard games. There will also be candy for kids, hot dogs and refreshments.
Harrisburg’s city-wide trick or treat night will take place on Thursday, Oct. 27.
At the party, kids up to 15 years old can participate in a costume contest at 6:15 p.m. and a pet costume contest will take place at 7 p.m. Local celebrity judges will choose the funniest, scariest and most original categories in three different age groups. Kids ages 0 to 5 will take place at 6:15 p.m., ages 6 to 11 at 6:30 p.m. and ages 12 to 15 at 6:45 p.m.
The city will also raffle off prizes, including a mini-drone and wireless headphones.
According to the city, this is a walk-up event. Reservoir Drive will be closed to traffic and limited parking will be available at the park’s basketball courts.
“Our mission is to do a safe, family-oriented Halloween,” said David Baker, director of the Parks and Recreation Department. “When the mayor first took office, one of her top directives was to increase parks and recreation outreach into the community. We want to get out and interact and have fun with the public.”
On the same night, Harrisburg City Council will host its sixth annual “Pre-Trick or Treat Night Bash” at fire station 1 at 1820 N. 6th St., and station 8 at 9 S. 13th St.
Council will hand out free trick or treat bags and candy from 5 to 7 p.m. and costumes are encouraged.
Reservoir Park is located at 100 Concert Dr., Harrisburg. For more information, visit the city’s website.
UPDATED on 10/4/22 to reflect a change to the city’s trick-or-treating date.
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