Join the spooky fun this Halloween weekend at Noblesville parks

From Batman to Queen Elsa, Minecraft to the walking dead, the City of Noblesville is calling for costumed kids and adults to take part in free Halloween activities this weekend at its parks. Both events are rain or shine and guests are encouraged to come dressed for the weather.

The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Department and the Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs invites families to enjoy its annual Halloween party outdoors from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 at Forest Park Shelter No. 5. Guests are invited to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costume while trick-or-treating at local vendor booths. Also, there will be plenty of outdoor activities including hayrides, refreshments, kids and family costume contest, music, dancing and the Noblesville Police Department’s Trunk-or-Treat. Tenth Street Photography will be hosting a photo booth.

New this year, the Noblesville Parks Department is hosting “Witches Brew,” presented by Nameless Catering, from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Federal Hill Commons. The event includes Jambox performing live music from the ’70s and ’80s and an adults-only costume contest with categories for scariest, best couple, best original/homemade and best cosplay. Food and drinks may be purchased from local breweries and vendors including Nameless Catering, Hot Box Pizza, Deer Creek Brewery, Grand Junction Brewery, Bier Brewery and Sun King. A free photo booth, provided by Noblesville Urgent Care, will provide fun photo opportunities for party goers.

As a reminder, the official trick-or-treat hours in the City of Noblesville will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. The Noblesville Police Department will have extra patrols out that evening to provide additional security. Motorists are asked to use extra care while driving that night.