The Hastings Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to upcoming fall activities

Fall Fest
Fall Fest is a favorite family event that highlights the fun of the season as well as ramps up excitement for the upcoming Halloween holiday.

Fall Fest will be 4-6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24 at Libs Park, at the intersection of 14th Street and Baltimore Avenue. Pat’s Auto Repair & Towing is the event sponsor.

This year’s Fall Fest event includes autumn-themed treats and activities such as pumpkin bowling, tailgating games for both kids and adults, and a youth tractor pull. Attendees can enjoy the annual Scarecrow Walk that includes 21 sponsored scarecrows from participating businesses and organizations. Food trucks will be on-site as well.

Brendan Fraser’s 1999 movie “The Mummy” will be shown at dusk.
All activities are subject to the weather. Watch the Hastings Parks and Recreation Department’s social media pages in the days leading up to Oct. 24 for announcements about Fall Fest.

Other upcoming activities include the following:

Howl-O-Ween
Give your puppies the chance to trick-or-treat at the Hastings Dog Park, south of Good Samaritan Society- Hastings Village from 2 to 4 p.m., also on Saturday, Oct. 24. There will be pup treats, and prizes for the best dog costumes. There are separate timeslots for smaller and larger dogs. The cost is $5 per dog.
Under 30 pounds: 2-3 p.m.
Over 30 pounds: 3-4 p.m.

Rabies and DHLP vaccinations are required. Pre-registration for that event is open, or participants can pay the registration fee on the day of the event.

Keep in mind, South Elm Avenue is currently under construction. The dog park is accessible by crossing Elm Avenue at D Street and turning south on Spencer Avenue.
Howl-O-Ween is also subject to weather.

Mummy Son Date Night
Hey Boys! Grab your mom and play carnival games, eat pizza, take a souvenir photo and enjoy a spooktacular time during Mummy Son Date Night, 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Hastings City Auditorium! The event is for boys aged 3-12.
Registration for Mummy Son Date Night closes Monday, Oct. 19.
To register for Parks and Recreation events, go to www.cityofhastings.org/parks and click on the
“registration” button.