Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet – always guaranteed fun for all ages. Photo courtesy LAC
Pumpkin carving is always a big hit during Halloween weekend in Los Alamos. Photo courtesy LAC
Catch the glow of the Afternoon Pumpkin that will be held this year at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo courtesy LAC
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Los Alamos, New Mexico’s beloved three-day Halloween celebration—Halloweekend—returns October 28-30. With returning favorites like Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet and an expanded pumpkin glow celebration, Halloweekend will offer festive fun for all ages all weekend long.
“Los Alamos is the place to be this Halloween,” said Kelly Stewart of the Los Alamos County Economic Development Division. “For parents, Los Alamos offers that nostalgic small-town charm, allowing for a safe and fun experience with your kids. For kids and kids at heart, it’s the perfect time to wear your best costume and enjoy the spirit of Halloween.”
Events begin on Friday, October 29th from 4-6pm with Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet. During trick-or-treating, Central Avenue between 15th and 20th streets will be closed to traffic and local businesses will open their doors to children and families in costume to hand out candy.
Saturday, October 29 will include all things pumpkin, starting with a pumpkin carving party on the Smith’s Marketplace patio from 10 am to 12 pm Hosted by the Los Alamos Arts Council, participants can carve their Jack-o- Perfect lanterns with the tools and templates provided. The first hundred participants will receive a free pumpkin, provided by Smith’s, and the finished pumpkins will be transported to White Rock for the Pumpkin Glow and Show, which will take place from 4 to 9 pm at Overlook Park. This year, with a new location and expanded activities, the Pumpkin Glow and Show will feature live music, bounce houses, food and fireworks, along with a display of creatively carved pumpkins.
On Sunday, October 30, embrace Los Alamos’ outdoor recreation culture by participating in the Barranca Mesa Elementary Trick-or-Trot 5K or 1-mile fun run.
“Come to Los Alamos this Halloween for traditional Halloween fun, pumpkin carving and amazing entertainment,” Stewart added. “Make it a full weekend of events and stick around town to explore history, science and the three national parks that surround Los Alamos.”
For more information and times, visit https://www.losalamosmainstreet.com/helloweekend. To plan your visit or explore all there is to see and do in Los Alamos, go to www.visitlosalamos.org.
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