Celebrate Halloween weekend at fun-filled event for all ages and abilities, 3-7 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2017, at Oak Forest Park, 2010 Judiway.
Proceeds benefit the future Playground for All Abilities being planned for Oak Forest Park. Once funded, it will be the first city playground in the central northwest area community that is accessible and inclusive of kids with disabilities.
Festival at a Glance
- Adaptive sports and an obstacle course
- Petting zoo, pick-your-own pumpkin patch and trick or treating
- SIRE therapeutic horses
- Costume contest with prizes
- Gymnastics, tennis drills, taekwondo demos, soccer and games
- Appearance by Dynamo Diesel
- Art tile painting fundraiser, raffle and auction
- International food court with BB's Café, El Pollo Loco, Hartz Krispy Chicken on Pinemont, King's BierHaus, Peli Peli Kitchen, & The Union Kitchen
- King’s BierHaus Craft Biergarten (21+ with valid ID) including Back Pew, Brash, Great Heights, Eureka Heights, Karbach, Saint Arnold, Shiner Beers, Southern Star and Spindle Tap
Special performances by Fly Dance Company, Cookie Joe’s Dance Company, and The River Performance Troupe
Master of Ceremonies – Scott Arthur, Texas Radio Hall of Famer
Cookie Joe's Dance Company, inclusive of dancers with special needs, will perform a "She's Like Wind" tribute dedicated to Cookie’s childhood friend, fellow Waltrip High School graduate, and dance classmate Patrick "Buddy" Swayze and his mother, her mentor Patsy Swayze.
Festival packages and event wristbands
Check out the festival packages and donate online at http://houstonparksboard.org/events/festival_of_abilities_2017/
$10 in advance | $15 at the event (Under 2-free). Credit cards, cash or check made payable to Houston Parks Board, a 501(c)3 -- note "Festival of Abilities."
For more about this Halloween celebration, contact Elyssa Horvath, chair, Friends of Oak Forest Park, at FriendsofOakForestPark@yahoo.com. Or call 832-771-8030.
Visit http://houstonparksboard.org/projects/oak_forest_park/