Seasonal & Holidays

Danvers To Host Family Pumpkin Party Event At Endicott Park

The "non-scary" Halloween event will include hayrides and entertainment by the campfire on Oct. 22.

The lighter side of Halloween will be the focus of the Pumpkin Party set for Endicott Park in Danvers.
The lighter side of Halloween will be the focus of the Pumpkin Party set for Endicott Park in Danvers. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

DANVERS, MA — The lighter side of Halloween will be the focus of the children's Pumpkin Party set for Endicott Park in Danvers.

The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 will be a "non-scary, family-friendly" Halloween event that is set to include arts and crafts, children's games, a hayride through the park and treats and entertainment by the campfire.

Families wishing to attend must register in advance. Check-in times are available starting every half hour starting at 4:30. Hayrides run from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Day-off check-in will be held in front of the Children's Barn.

The town is also looking for those interested in donating a carved pumpkin to decorate the Carriage House. Those offering to do that can contact Erika Moretti at emoretti@danversma.gov.

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(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)

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