October 31, 2026
Halloween Boo Bash
Get ready for some not-so-spooky Halloween fun! Come
dressed as your favorite princess, pirate, superhero, ghost, or
goblin and join us for a festive morning filled with games,
treats, a pie-sized pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, a
costume parade with prizes, and more!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
November 7, 2026
Pumpkin Smash
Green Your Halloween at the Annual Pumpkin Smash! Don’t toss
your pumpkins in the trash—smash them for a cause! Join us at the
Rec Center parking lot for a fun, eco-friendly event where you can
smash your carved or uncarved pumpkins and gourds using a
variety of smashing tools. This annual event helps keep pumpkins
out of landfills by turning them into nutrient-rich compost. Thanks
to the support of GROOT and help from the Boy Scouts, all
smashed pumpkins will be collected and transported for
composting. Every participant is entered into a raffle for fun prizes!
Let’s have a smashing good time while doing something great for
the planet!
Entries are due by 11/20
Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring Contest
Grab your crayons, colored pencils, or markers and let your imagination shine! We’re hosting a fun coloring contest for kids ages 2
to 10, with categories for 2–4 years, 5–7 years, and 8–10 years. Print your coloring sheet from our website www.pdparks.org Every
masterpiece will be proudly displayed at the Rec Center! Entries are due by Friday, November 20th. Need another coloring page?
Extra copies will be available starting November 2nd at the Rec Center. We can’t wait to see your colorful creations!
Register and pay by 11/2
Tree Decorating At Walker Park
Become part of a community tradition. Purchase a tree to decorate
with your family, organization, or business. All trees will be part of
our first-soon to be annual Santa’s Merry Tree Lighting on
December 2 . All trees will remain on display at the park district
throughout the holidays. Registration includes a 5-6 foot tree with
stand, electrical for lights and a sign with your name. $10 from
each tree purchased will be donated to Toys for Tots. Register and
pay by 11/20. Tree decorating November 24th - November 30th
December 2, 2026
Santa’s Merry Tree Lighting
Join us as we kick off the holiday season at Santa's Merry Tree Lighting!
Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for a magical event filled with
holiday cheer at the Pleasant Dale Park District.
Watch as Santa makes his grand arrival before helping light our big
Christmas tree along with all the beautifully decorated community trees.
Following the tree lighting, families are invited inside to visit Santa, take
photos, and receive a special holiday treat for each child.
Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and take home a cookie decorating
kit (while supplies last). With festive music, holiday lights, and plenty of
seasonal cheer, this special event is sure to become a favorite holiday
tradition.
Can't make it by 5:30pm for Santa's arrival? No worries! This is a comeand-
go event, and Santa will be available for visits until 8:00pm. Please
note that the line to see Santa will close at approximately 7:45pm to
ensure every child in line has an opportunity to visit.
Bundle up and celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with us-we
look forward to creating magical memories with your family!
