As the Halloween season casts its annual, pumpkin-spiced spell over the city, Bloomington's youngsters are in for a treat—and we're not just talking about the candy. The city's Parks and Recreation department is hosting its fourth annual Halloween Trick or Treat Trail, and it's shaping up to be a delightfully non-spooky affair for the kiddos. The event will take place at Normandale Lake Park, located at 5901 W. 84th St., on Sunday, October 27, from 2-5 p.m., confirmed a recent press release from Bloomington Parks and Recreation.
Mark your calendars, and maybe let the little ones do a trial run in their costumes; this is the prime time for those preschool through fifth-grade ghosts and goblins to show off their Halloween attire, with promises of music, food, and the kind of community camaraderie that can warm even a vampire's cold heart—and this is all going down without a price tag because the event is, yes, completely free. Parents can breeze through with their broods, no registration hassle needed, just a simple jaunt to the park, where more than a dozen community organizations will eagerly await treats and activities.
Putting a decidedly friendly face on Halloween festivities, the Trick or Treat Trail is all about celebrating the season without the scare factor, so expect the monsters to be mild and the ghouls grinning, it's an afternoon that's geared towards the youngest crowd, with an eye towards inclusive, wholesome fun. While you're there, keep an ear out for the music that'll be drifting through the autumn air, presumably setting a spooky but not-too-spooky soundtrack to the trail.
So, go ahead and pull out that superhero cape or grab the fairy wings from the top shelf of the closet because Bloomington Parks and Recreation is rolling out the orange and black carpet for families looking to enjoy some Halloween spirit. Remember, "don your favorite costume and head over," as the draw of more-than-ample candy, jolly jack-o'-lanterns, and enthusiastic community partners make this event a standout on the local Halloween circuit, it's a fine opportunity to socialize, safely, in the great outdoors, this according to the announcement to the local community. To get the full scoop on this family-friendly event, full details can be found by visiting blm.mn/halloweenparty, so there's no excuse not to engage in some good old-fashioned trick-or-treating—if your kids have the energy and you've got the endurance, that is.
