This free event Oct. 29 begins at 4 p.m. at Overlook Park with music, vendors, games, food. At 6 p.m., walk through the creepy, creative display of pumpkins glowing in the night. At 8:30 p.m. watch the Kiwanis fireworks show. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Services Department and the Los Alamos Arts Council are partnering to bring an event like no other – the Halloweekend Pumpkin Glow and Show 4-9 p.m. Oct. 29!
Historically, the Los Alamos Arts Council Pumpkin Glow has been held at Fuller Lodge Lawn, however this year, it is being moved to Overlook Park in White Rock and coupled with music, bouncy houses, food, fireworks and more.
The Los Alamos Arts Council will hold its Pumpkin Carving Party 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 29 on the patio of Smith’s Marketplace in Los Alamos.
The community is invited to bring their pumpkin and carve Jack o-Lanterns together with family and friends. One hundred free pumpkins will be provided by Smith’s on a first come, first served basis. Carving tools and templates will be provided.
The Arts Council will transport the finished Jack-o-Lanterns to White Rock for display at the Pumpkin Glow event.
Those unable to participate in the carving party may still display their pumpkin at the Pumpkin Glow. Jack-o-Lanterns for the Pumpkin Glow may be dropped off 1-4 p.m. at Overlook Park, participants will receive a pass at the gate. After the Glow and Show event, participants may pick up their pumpkins to take home, any left behind will be composted.
This free event begins at 4 p.m. with music, various vendors, games, food and more. Starting at 6 p.m., walk through the creepy and creative display glowing in the night, and at 8:30 p.m. enjoy the fireworks show, provided by the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos.
Attendees are encouraged to either walk to Overlook Park or ride the Atomic City Transit Bus, from the White Rock Visitor Center, or from Sullivan Field, in Los Alamos. ACT Assist will also be available for the event, for those who are not able to utilize the regular bus service.
Parking is limited within Overlook Park and is available for advance purchase as Premium Parking for $10 here. One pass per vehicle. If Parking Passes are purchased online, purchasers must pick up the physical pass at the front desk at the Los Alamos County Aquatic Center before 12 p.m. Oct. 28.
Handicap parking is also available and is free to those who can provide a handicap placard at the entrance to the park.