Penn-Trafford Area Recreation Commission (PTARC): Special Events

SPECIAL EVENTS

NEW! Pumpkin-Grams - All ages

Surprise a special friend or loved-one with a pumpkin delivery for the fall holiday! Delivered during the week of November 12, include a special message to the recipient with the pumpkin! 8 mile radius from the Penn Township Municipal Building for delivery. ($.50/mile thereafter with special approval) Orders filled first-come, first-served. Limited pumpkin availability.

Fee: $9 for a 3-5 lb. pumpkin, $12 for a 6-8 lb. pumpkin
Call PTARC at 724-744-2171 ext. 204 or 205 to order.

NEW! Halloween Magic Show - Ages 3 & up

Let Magic by Mistofelees delight and amaze the entire family in this fun and entertaining magic show. Pre-registered children receive a treat bag.
Location: Penn Middle School Auditorium
Day & Time: Friday, October 29, 2010, 7:00-8:00 pm
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District resident child $5, adult $10; Non-residents $7 & $12; Under age 3 free

Halloween & Horses - Ages 5-14

Join us for a Halloween Party to remember! Enjoy a horse costume parade, horse & human games, and treats for all, horses included! There is no riding in this program. Participants must come in covered footwear. Costumes may be worn, but may need to be altered if they scare the horses! One parent per participant for safety reasons.

Instructor: Karen Pikovsky
Location: Darby Downs Equestrian Center
Day & Time: Friday, October 29, 2010, 6:00-7:30 pm
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $34, Non-residents $41
Limit: 12 participants

Fall Dance Party - Grades 3-5

Come to our fall dance party with disc jockey entertainment. Bring your friends for fun! Music, pizza and drink provided.

Thanksgiving Dance Party
Location: Penn Middle School Cafeteria
Day & Time: Wednesday, November 10, 6:30-8:30 pm
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $9, Non-residents $11
Limit: 150 participants
Registration deadline: Friday, November 5, 2010

Dad & Daughter Night Out - Ages 4-10

Attention all Daddys & Daddy’s little girls! Get dressed up for dinner and dancing. Spend quality time with your Daddy or that special little lady and create cherished memories.

Location: Manor Borough Building Community Room
Day & Time: Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 6:30-8:30 pm
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $44/couple ($19 per additional child per family), Non-residents $53/couple ($23 per additional child per family)
Limit: 100 participants
Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 9, 2010

NEW! A Christmas Party - Ages 2 & up

We have brought a bit of Cleveland Street to Penn-Trafford! Join us for a fun night of celebrating a beloved Christmas movie; participate in a mashed potato eating contest, bring an ugly lamp for the ugly lamp contest, and see who is the best dressed Ralphie! Bring your flashlight for the candy cane hunt and your smores & mountain pie makers for the bonfire! Pizza and hot chocolate included.

Location: Nicassio Fields
Day & Time: Thursday, December 9, 2010, 6:30-8:30 pm
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $7, Non-residents $9
Limit: 100 participants

Ho! Ho! Ho! Letters from the North Pole - Pre-schoolers through age 8

Astonish your child with a letter from Santa Claus this Christmas season. Santa will not reveal exactly what the child will be receiving. Letters will be mailed during the week of Dec. 6th. Print form
Fee: $5 per letter
Registration deadline: November 24, 2010