Manteca Recreation, in partnership with the Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley, is staging a night of thrills and wheels.
The Halloween-themed Spooky Skate event designed for the whole family is Saturday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m.
It takes place at Orchard Valley in the parking lot at the corner of Union Road and Atherton Drive.
You are encouraged to bring your skates, skateboards, and scooters.
There will be a costume contest, food trucks, vendors, music and entertainment.
If you are inserted in hosting a booth or want further information, contact tmuschott@manteca.gov or call (209) 456-8651.
The are eight other upcoming October events. They are:
*The citywide Halloween decorating contest for the outside of homes within Manteca’s city limits. The categories include scariest, most creative, best haunted house, classic Halloween, and judge’s choice. There is no charge to enter the contest. You must enter, though, by Oct. 22 online. For more information, call 209-456-8600 or email receration@manteca.gov.
*Free pumpkin carving and painting this Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Deaf Puppy Comedy Club,. See story and photo on Page A11.
*Manteca Assisted Living is hosting a Sip & Paint Happy Hour on Friday, Oct. 10, from 3 to 4 p.m. at 1130 Empire Ave. RSVP by calling (209) 239-4531.
*Music on Maple on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the 100 block of Maple Avenue in downtown Manteca. The theme of the year’s last Music on Maple is in recognition of Diwali, the celebrating of the rhythm of light. There will be live music, food trucks, vendors, a beer and wine garden, games, and more.
*Manteca Assisted Living is conducting a Halloween theme trivia game in Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., at 1130 Empire Ave. It will feature three rounds of five questions each along with raffles, small prizes, drinks and appetizers. RSVP by calling (209) 239-4531.
*Manteca Assisted Living is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1130 Empire Avenue off of Louise Avenue and east of Cottage Avenue.
*The free community trunk or treat takes place on Maple Avenue and Yosemite Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 25. From 10 a.m. to noon in conjunction with downtown businesses. There will be food trucks, vendors, a car show, disc jockey, mini pumpkin decorating, character meet and greets and, of course, trunk or treating
*The Monster March on Thursday, Oct. 30, takes place from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Civic Center complex, 1001 W. Center Street in the recreation department’s courtyard. It is being staged as a safe trick or treating event.
List an event
If you have a Halloween or fall related event you’d like listed, email it to dwyatt@mantecabulletin with the words “Halloween Happenings” in the subject line.
