Boardman Park to host Halloween events

The Pumpkin Carve-out Contest is your chance to create “spooktacular” Jack-o-lanterns. Bring your family, friends, carving tools and newspapers for a fun time at Boardman Park. There is a small fee for the pumpkins. Prizes will be awarded in different age categories from children to adults.

The Pumpkin Carve-out contest runs Oct. 16 from 6-9 p.m., Oct. 17 from noon until 9 p.m. and Oct. 18 from noon until 5 p.m.

On Oct. 18 from 1-3 p.m., join the Boardman park for Boo Thru the Woods. It’s a twist on trick or treating. Receive treats from area businesses while on a walk along the Hike and Bike Trail. Boo Thru the Woods begins near the Hofmaster Pavilion and is a free event.

You won’t want to miss the park’s Family Friendly haunted wagon rides through the haunted forest. The wagon rides also start the weekend of Oct. 16 and 17 and will continue on Fridays and Saturdays for the following two weekends. Purchase tickets from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wagon rides start at dusk. Ticket prices are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and younger. Family rates are available for two adults and up to four children for $15 for Boardman residents and $18 for non-Boardman residents.

There will be free events during Haunted Wagon Rides, including a bonfire, a children’s bounce-a-round and Jocko the Balloon Man. Food concessions are available.

Proceeds will benefit the following local non-profit groups: 4-H Club of Mahoning County, 4-H Alumni, P.A.N.D.A. and Boardman High School Key Club.

For more information on these events or on upcoming events, visit www.boardmanpark.com.