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Annual Downtown Halloween Festival returns to Ting Pavilion on Oct. 29

Crystal Graham
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Charlottesville Parks & Recreation’s annual Downtown Halloween Festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 29, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Ting Pavilion.

This family-friendly event features performances by Brushwood’s School of Dance, AirRaid Juggling, the magic of Brian Bence, a costume contest, inflatables, pumpkin bowling, DJ, make & take crafts, games and more.

The event concludes with trick-or-treating on the downtown mall at participating stores. This event is free and open to the public.

Event schedule

2:00 p.m. – Event begins/registration for costume contest opens
2:15 p.m. – Costume contest: Individuals Ages 1-6
2:30 p.m. – Brushwood’s School of Dance performance
3:00 p.m. – Costume contest: Individuals Ages 7-12
3:15 p.m. – Costume contest: Groups
3:30 p.m. – AirRaid Jugglers performance
4:30 p.m. – Trick-or-treating begins at the Downtown Mall

This year’s event is presented by Charlottesville Parks & Recreation in conjunction with Bama Works, Wegmans, Public Lands and the Downtown Business Association of Charlottesville.

For more information, call (434) 970-3243 or click here.

 




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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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