Bloomington's youngest creatives are getting a bonus chance to show off their skills—and maybe earn a splashy reward. In a recent social media post from the Bloomington Police Department in Minnesota, an announcement appeared that should catch the eye of local parents and their budding artists: the deadline for submissions to the department's coloring contest has been extended to October 31st.
The contest, which was initially set to wrap up on October 27th, offers up a prize that's sure to whet the appetite for fun—a one-night stay and six water park passes to Great Wolf Lodge. In a tempting twist, if the children drop off their artwork in costume on Halloween, the Bloomington Police Department promises to have some treats ready, because who doesn't love a good treat, especially when you've wrangled your child into a Halloween costume for an errand.
Entering the contest seems straightforward enough; contestants can find details and the coloring sheets necessary for participation on the Bloomington Police Department's official website. According to a Facebook post by the department, the contest is running "Now thru Oct. 27th" with the grand prize likely to excite any child fond of water slides and poolside adventures.
For the parents out there scrambling to find that last-minute Halloween costume, there might be a little extra incentive to make it good because drop-offs on October 31st could be a bit more of a treat-filled affair, an added detail that is not to be taken lightly because after all, who doesn't remember the joy of extra Halloween treats, and on top of that, we're talking about the chance to win a cool prize—the likes of which might just make you the favorite parent for at least a day.
