Boardman Park has Halloween activities for the family

Boardman Park is ready for Halloween with events happening through the month of October. The Pumpkin Carve-Out Contest will take place on Oct. 20 from 12-9 p.m. and Oct. 21 from 12-5 p.m. Bring your family, friends, carving tools and newspapers for a fun time creating spooktacular Jack-O-Lanterns. Prizes will be awarded in different age categories from children to adults. There is a small fee per pumpkin. All pumpkins will be lit and on display Oct. 24-31.

The park’s Family Friendly Haunted Wagon Rides through the Haunted Forest will take place Fridays and Saturdays until Halloween (Oct. 20, 26 and 27). Tickets will be sold each night of the event from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the Georgeanna Parker Activity Building. Wagon rides start at dusk. Ticket prices are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Family rates are $15 for Boardman residents and $18 for non-residents based on a family of two adults and up to four children.

Also, during the wagon rides families can enjoy many free activities taking place, such as children’s bouncers, having a balloon made by Jocko the Balloon Man and spending time with family and friends around a bonfire. Food concessions will be available. Proceeds benefit the 4H Clubs of Mahoning County, the Boardman High School Key Club and YSU Honors Society.