Henderson Halloween happenings to include zombies and more

In celebration of Halloween, Henderson View explored festive activities for families.

CITY OF HENDERSON FESTIVITIES

The city of Henderson plans safe celebrations at its recreation centers through October, according to city spokeswoman Kathy Blaha.

“We have a whole slew of Halloween activities planned,” Blaha said. “They’re a big hit with the children.”

Haunted at the Ranch is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24 at the indoor pool at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive. The event is designed for all ages and is set to include games, a haunted house and a bounce house. Admission is $5.

The city plans to show “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” and “Casper” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24 at Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway. Admission is $5. Popcorn is set to be available for registered guests.

A trunk or treat event is scheduled from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. The event is designed for all ages and set to include contests, games and entertainment. Tickets are $3 per child. Parents may accompany their child at no cost.

Four monster house building classes are planned for 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway. Children ages 3 to 10 are set to build edible haunted houses using chocolate frosting, graham crackers and candy. The cost is $12 and includes supplies.

Children ages 1 to 5 are set to trick or treat from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St. The event is free, but a donation of two canned food items to benefit the Henderson Salvation Army is encouraged.

A Monster Mash celebration for children ages 1 to 5 is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive. The event is set to include carnival games, prizes and a bounce house. Admission is $3. Professional portraits are also set to be available for an additional cost.

Registration for these events is encouraged. For more information or to register, visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.

RUN WITH THE ZOMBIES

Zombies are set to invade Henderson Oct. 25 at Equestrian Park South, 1200 Equestrian Drive.

The city of Henderson plans its inaugural Zombie Run 5K & Family Fun Walk from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m, according to city spokeswoman Nicole Johnson.

“The city has had a Halloween run for some time now. Last year it was ghosts and goblins,” Johnson said. “But the zombie following is very popular with kids and adults, so we wanted something that would expand across all generations.”

The 5K is set to feature zombie actors hiding along the trail, but they will not chase or have contact with runners. The family walk is set to be zombie-free.

“We also hope to have all participants dress up, whether it’s as a zombie or a princess,” Johnson said. “We’re just encouraging everyone to get in the spirit of Halloween.”

Halloween-themed games and entertainment are planned at the park after the run. Tickets starts at $12 for the 5K and $6 for the fun walk. Registration is required.

For more information or to register, visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.

HAUNTED LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

Henderson libraries are set to join in the fall festivities.

A teen Halloween party is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. The event is designed for participants ages 12 to 17 and set to include a Halloween movie and cookie decorating. To register, call 702-564-9287, and select option 4.

The Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, plans a Halloween carnival from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29. The event is set to include games, crafts and Halloween stories. For more information, call 702-492-7252.

The 12th annual Halloween extravaganza is set for 9 a.m. Oct. 25 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. The event is set to include trick-or-treating, games and more. For more information, call 702-564-9287, and select option 4.

Trick or treating is set to be available from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, for ages 11 or younger. For more information, call 702-207-4260.

For more information on library events, visit mypubliclibrary.com.

Contact Henderson View reporter Caitlyn Belcher at cbelcher@viewnews.com or 702-383-0403.