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Treats in the Park 2024

Neil from Nawton

🎉 Treats in the Park is Back for its 19th Edition! 🎉

🎃 Get your costumes ready and prepare for a night of spooky fun!

🌟 Here’s what you can look forward to:
6 Treat Stations loaded with candy and surprises! 🍭
Bouncy Inflatable Rides to jump, flip, and slide! 🎪
Yummy Food Stalls to fuel all the fun! 🍕
Games, Crafts, & Activities that will keep everyone entertained! 🎨
Live Entertainment to keep the party going! 🎶
Costume Contest with awesome prizes—show off your best Halloween look! 👻
Skate Competition—show us your skills! 🛹
Community Booths,
prizes, and more surprises throughout the night! 🎁

🎟️ Ticket Info:
Treat Tickets: Just $5 per child, which includes treats and access to all inflatable rides! When you arrive just look out for the Treat Ticket tent, we have 2,500 so we shouldn't sell out!

Spectators: Free to attend!


🎫 How to Get Tickets:
Grab your Treat Tickets at the black Registration tent when you arrive.
OR buy them in advance from the community centre in the week leading up to Halloween.

🎃 Costume Contest Fun:
Costume parades at 5 PM, 6.30 PM, no registration needed, just show up at the side of the stage 5 minutes before the contest begins!
Adults, get creative too! We want to see your best costumes on display! 🧙‍♂️

🛍️ Other Important Info:
Bring a reusable bag for your treats!
Parking is limited—if you’re local, walking is a great idea, or hop on the Meteor bus which stops nearby! 🚌

🎉 Why We Do It:
Since 1998, Treats in the Park has offered a fun, safe alternative to trick-or-treating, and thanks to community love, it’s now an annual tradition! Join us for a night of laughter, treats, and memories.

🤝 Shout-Out to Our Sponsors:
A huge thanks to Trust Waikato, & the Lottery Grants Board for helping make this event possible!

💖 Western Community Centre:
For over 40 years, the Western Community Centre has been hosting events that unite the community, help create stronger relationships, and celebrate diversity and resilience. #goodthingshappeninnawton
Mark your calendars—you don’t want to miss this! For more details, feel free to message or email us at admin@wccham.org.nz.
🎃 See you at Treats in the Park 2024🎉

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