VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Get ready to embrace the fall season at the 2nd Annual Parktober Festival, hosted by Valley City Parks and Recreation on Saturday, October 5, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Chautauqua Park.

This community event will offer a day filled with festive activities, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment – perfect for celebrating all things fall.

The event kicks off with a Halloween Costume Fun Run/Walk, $10 – Register at vcparks.com or the day of, inviting participants to show off their best spooky attire while enjoying a morning of fitness and fun. Afterward, festival goers can dive into a host of exciting activities including the Spooky Spike Showdown Sand Volleyball Tournament (Register at vcparks.com), a pumpkin patch, a soybean pit filled with hidden treasures for children to discover, tractor cart rides, games to win prizes, and inflatables.

There will also be local flavors from Brockopp Brewing and Cottonwood Cider House. Don’t miss the chance to warm up with a freewill-offering soup and cracker lunch, with all proceeds benefiting the VCPR Foundation’s scholarship program, which supports youth and adults in need of financial assistance for recreational programs and memberships.

VCPR looks forward to seeing the community come together for this day of fall fun. Whether you’re participating in the activities or simply enjoying the atmosphere, Parktober Festival offers something for everyone. For more details, visit vcparks.com