The Carrboro Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources Department would like to invite you to participate in the following Halloween-related programs and events.
Virtual Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest
The Carrboro Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources Department presents a Virtual Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest for 2021!
It’s super easy and fun, just submit a photo of your carved or decorated pumpkin to dhughes@townofcarrboro.org. Please include in your photo a sign that says “Carrboro 2021”.
All entries are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27. Photos will be posted and “Best of Show” winner will be announced on the Carrboro Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources Department Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/carrbororec/) on Friday, Oct. 29.
* Please remember that this is a kid-friendly event and CRPCRD reserves the rights to deny entries deemed inappropriate.
Music and Stories Under the Stars
The Carrboro Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources Department present ‘Music and Stories Under the Stars’ on Friday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Carrboro Town Commons (301 W. Main St). Grab a blanket and/or low back chair, sit back, and enjoy music from Tim Stambaugh and stories from five of the UNC Story Squad storytellers! A costume contest will be held for children 12 and under, register onsite from 5 to 5:50 p.m. Winners announced before the stories. In addition, Ta Contento Mex Fast Food Truck will be onsite!
Please remember to wear a mask and maintain social distancing during the event.

Halloween Carnival 2021
The Carrboro Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources Department would like to invite you and your family to come out and enjoy a fun night of carnival games Friday, Oct. 29 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Carrboro Town Commons. We boast a host of carnival style activities that reward the children’s participation with a wickedly good prize bag (while supplies last)! Popcorn, hot chocolate and apple cider will be sold at the concession booth and Ta Contento Mex Fast Food Truck will be onsite!
Our event will be a more spaced out this year. Please follow the directional signs and remember to wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
