Central Market knows how to celebrate Halloween

Central Market Shoreline, Aurora Square

Central Market doesn't have just one fall event - they have four, culminating with a Halloween party on the 31st.

The kick-off was this weekend, with the annual Great Pumpkin weigh-in.  Growers hauled in their giant pumpkins to be weighed and were happy to share their expertise with visitors.

Carver Russ Leno

There were free hayrides, and to eat, there were pumpkin brats, pumpkin bisque, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin ice cream and hot cider.

Only 250 pounds.  Photo by Steven H Robinso

World Champion pumpkin carver Russ Leno created a masterpiece while people watched.

If you missed this event, not to worry, because, except for the giant pumpkins, Central Market is going to do it all over again on the weekends of October 18-19 and October 25-26.

On Halloween, October 31, there will be an all-out Halloween Party from 5 - 7:30 pm.

Once again Central Market hosts the Annual Community Halloween Party! Last year more than 1,200 kids visited the Market and enjoyed tractor hayrides, inflatable fun houses, cupcake walks, treat bags, picture taking, trick-or-treat stations and more! We are planning for another fantastic party this year, so get your costume on, gather up the kids, and come down to the Market and enjoy the safe, family-oriented community atmosphere.

Tractors and wagon rides.  Photo by Steven H. Robinson.

 All photos by Steven H. Robinson