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Denver Parks and Recreation outlines 25 free October events, including pumpkin plunge and spooky paddle
Summary
Denver Parks and Recreation told the mayor and City Council it will run about 25 mostly no-cost events in October targeting youth and seniors, including pumpkin plunge pool activities, a dog costume "pup-or-treat," glow-in-the-dark pickleball, dive‑in pool movies and a registered spooky paddle at Berkeley Lake.
Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) briefed the mayor and City Council on its October schedule, saying the department has about 25 public events planned across the city that are largely free and aimed at youth and seniors.
"October is one of our favorite times in parks and recreation," said Seth Housden, recreation director with Denver Parks and Recreation, as he described seasonal programming that supplements regular center, pool and outdoor activities.
Housden said DPR will run traditional offerings such as trunk-or-treats and a series of Halloween-themed activities at recreation centers and pools. New or highlighted items this year include a "pup-or-treat" at Eisenhower for people and costumed dogs, a pumpkin plunge in which children jump into a pool to pick floating pumpkins, dive-in movies at several pools, glow-in-the-dark pickleball at La Familia, and a spooky paddle at Berkeley Lake scheduled for October 17. Housden also said DPR and Mountain Parks will offer three registered mountain parks graveyard tours with transportation; those tours require pre-registration because of limited bus space.
Councilman Paul Cashman asked for clarification about the "pup-or-treat" event; Housden explained it is an opportunity for community members to bring costumed dogs to a rec center for treats and activities, not a giveaway of animals. Councilwoman Laura Alvidrez invited DPR staff to participate in District 7's longstanding Halloween parade.
Housden said many centers partner with nearby schools and community organizations; DPR will participate in trunk-or-treats at the Mile High Stadium area and at the National Western complex and will coordinate multiple center-level activities, luncheons and themed bingo events. He noted most scheduled events are free to the public.
For event details and locations, Housden directed the public to the DPR website and said the full list of events is posted there.
The council did not take formal action on the programs during the briefing; council members asked clarifying questions and extended invitations for partnership.
