Treats in the Park 2024
๐ Treats in the Park is Back for its 19th Edition! ๐
๐ Get your costumes ready and prepare for a night of spooky fun!
๐ Hereโs what you can look forward to:
6 Treat Stations loaded with candy and surprises! ๐ญ
Bouncy Inflatable Rides to jump, flip, and slide! ๐ช
Yummy Food Stalls to fuel all the fun! ๐
Games, Crafts, & Activities that will keep everyone entertained! ๐จ
Live Entertainment to keep the party going! ๐ถ
Costume Contest with awesome prizesโshow off your best Halloween look! ๐ป
Skate Competitionโshow us your skills! ๐น
Community Booths,
prizes, and more surprises throughout the night! ๐
๐๏ธ 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!
๐ซ 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.
๐ 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! ๐งโโ๏ธ
๐๏ธ Other Important Info:
Bring a reusable bag for your treats!
Parking is limitedโif youโre local, walking is a great idea, or hop on the Meteor bus which stops nearby! ๐
๐ 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, itโs now an annual tradition! Join us for a night of laughter, treats, and memories.
๐ค Shout-Out to Our Sponsors:
A huge thanks to Trust Waikato, & the Lottery Grants Board for helping make this event possible!
๐ 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 calendarsโyou donโt want to miss this! For more details, feel free to message or email us at admin@wccham.org.nz.
๐ See you at Treats in the Park 2024๐
Poll: When should the tree go up? ๐
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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5% Second half of November
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44.6% 1st December
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16.8% A week before Christmas
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32.4% Whenever you wish
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1.2% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Do you think an age check is required for these drinks?
Stores are checking IDs for fancy soft drinks and not everyone is happy about it.โ
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One shopper, who asked not to be named, bought some zero alcohol branded drinks at his local supermarket and was asked to โstep around into the thoroughfare so a supervisor could see me and make sure I was over 18. I couldn't believe it."โ
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Do you think an age check is required for these drinks? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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40% Yes
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0% Not sure
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60% No
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.