Ghosts and goblins, princesses and pirates and costumed characters of all sorts are invited to free Halloween events at three Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District facilities this month.
Valley-Wide will kick off the Halloween season at the annual Block Party from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Valle Vista Community Center, 43935 Acacia Ave., Hemet. The event includes a costume contest for children 12 and younger, games, crafts and a Movie in the Park.
The annual Trunk or Treat event at Winchester-Domenigoni Park, 32665 Haddock St., will be from 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. There will be candy, games and a costume contest.
The final event will be the annual Halloween Spooktacular at Rancho Bella Vista Community Center, 31757 Browning St., Murrieta, from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. A safe and fun alternative to trick or treating, the center will be filled with chills and thrills with games, candy and lots of fun.
For information, call 951-654-1505 or visit gorecreation.org.