9th Annual Pumpkins in the Park Saturday

Framingham Park and Recreation Department will hold its 9th Annual Pumpkins in the Park celebration on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Cushing Memorial Park.

This family event, for children 3-12 years, include pumpkin painting, crafts, music, and hayrides.

More than 120 children participated in last year’s event. Photos from last year’s event courtesy of Petroni Media Company.

For a special treat, take a school bus Downtown with the Framingham Police Department and trick-or-treat at local businesses – so don’t forget to wear your costumes!

Sponsored by the Framingham Police Department, Friends of Framingham Recreation and TD Bank, this event combines the scenic backdrop and fall colors of the park with the opportunity to spend quality family time together in a relaxed, fun and unstructured setting.

Pre-registration is required.

The cost of the event is $5 for residents and $10 for non-residents.

Please register online at www.framinghamrec.com or at the Park and Recreation Office, 475 Union Ave.