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Families can enjoy games, contests, prizes and art activities at this free Halloween celebration. Kids must attend with a parent or guardian, and every adult must be accompanied by a child.
Event cost: Free admission (ticket required, call/text 734-225-0996)
Event times: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31
Families can enjoy fall activities including hayrides, pumpkin painting and marshmallow drops from the fire truck. Kids can try an inflatable obstacle course, walk the trails and gather around a big campfire with hot dogs and s’mores.
Event cost: Free admission; hayrides, pumpkins, food and s’mores kits available for purchase
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Celebrate Homecoming Weekend at UMCU’s Touchdown Tailgate with free food, games, inflatables, face painting, and giveaways. Families can also enjoy hourly prize drawings, including signed items, plus live broadcasting from the event.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: 3:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 3
The Village Arts Factory will turn into a Winter Wonderland with a Christmas Market, live music, cookie decorating, photos with Santa, and more family fun. Kids can enjoy a petting zoo while parents shop artisan gifts and sip hot cocoa.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 3-7:30 p.m. Dec. 6
Kids can splash and play pool games while swimming with Santa at the Summit on the Park Aquatic Center. Families can enjoy light refreshments and even a possible visit from Rudolph. Parents must accompany children 11 and under in the water.
Event cost: $11 member, $13 resident, $15 nonresident
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Celebrate the season with ice-skating, carnival rides, food trucks and live music. Families can enjoy visits with Santa, inflatables and the lighting of the giant oak tree in Centennial Commons.
Event cost: Free admission; bring 4 canned goods or $2 donation per child for unlimited carnival rides and inflatables
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