North Park is preparing to host its Halloween Carnival on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., featuring a variety of family activities including a pumpkin walk and a petting zoo. The event follows previous community traditions, such as the annual Fall Festival held at Neola Elementary on Oct. 22, 2024.
Carnival Activities and Entertainment
The upcoming Halloween Carnival will offer a range of activities for families, according to an announcement from North Park on Oct. 19, 2026. Scheduled festivities include a pumpkin walk, a petting zoo, and a glow-in-the-dark dance party. Other activities available during the event include a cake walk, ring toss, and plinko.
Food and Game Options
Food and game options will be available for attendees during the festivities. North Park announced that pizza will be for sale by the slice, with each slice costing two punches. For those wishing to pre-order, a medium cheese or pepperoni pizza is available for $10, while a large cheese or pepperoni pizza is available for $12.
Game Participation
The North Park event includes an option for attendees to pre-order a punch card specifically for the games. While many activities will be free, the school also provides the option for guests to purchase these cards to participate in the various game stations.
Historical School Festivals
This seasonal celebration follows a tradition of school-based community gatherings, such as the Fall Festival held by Neola Elementary on Oct. 22, 2024. During that 2024 event, the school offered a chili dinner and sought donations for raffles, bake sales, and monetary gifts to support school programs.
Community Support Goals
According to information from Neola Elementary on Oct. 11, 2024, such community fundraisers were intended to assist the school with various educational needs. Specifically, donations from the 2024 festival were used to fund field trips, reading incentives, and various teacher classrooms.
Event Information
The North Park Halloween Carnival remains a scheduled event for the upcoming October 29 window. The school has directed interested participants to its official flyer for additional information regarding the festivities.
Current Status
As of Oct. 20, 2026, the North Park event remains a scheduled community occurrence for the upcoming holiday season.