Saturday, October 20 | 8 am - 5:30 pm | Mount Trashmore Skate Park 
 

Our 2012 SK8R Bash at Mount Trashmore Skate Park is the spot for you to drop in on our annual amateur skateboard competition. This event is free and open to the public with on-site parking. In addition to the skateboard action, you'll also enjoy live musical performances by local talent "User Friendly" and "Subtle Skeptics," plus tons of activities and freebies. Event sponsor Checkered Flag Toyota Scion will be on hand, and don't miss the RedBull® pro skater demo and autograph signing session with Ron Deily!

Competitions include battles on the street course, the above-ground seven-foot deep bowl, and the thrilling 14-foot high vert ramp. Prize packs for winners provided by WRV.

Event day registration to compete is $30, if space is available, and will take place from 8 am - 12 pm at the Special Events Office located at 300 Edwin Drive at Mount Trashmore Park. Applications are available for download at VBgov.com/specialevents.

Ghosts, witches and vampires take to the streets on Wednesday, October 31 in celebration of Halloween. Trick-or-Treat begins at dusk and ends at 8 pm for children 12 years of age and younger in Virginia Beach.
 
If you are passing out treats, please turn your porch light on so children will know they are welcome at your door. If you are not passing out treats, please turn your porch light off to avoid being called upon.
 
Listed below are a few Halloween safety tips provided by the Virginia Beach Emergency Response System:

• Wear light-colored clothing that is labeled flame-resistant or flame-retardant and is short enough to prevent tripping. Add reflectors or glow-in-the-dark safety stickers for higher visibility.
• Make sure children can see clearly through face masks or better yet, use face paint or makeup instead of a mask.
• Carry a lightweight flashlight and fully charged cell phone.
• Accompany young children, especially if they are under the age of eight. If you cannot accompany them, have them go with a group of other children. NEVER let them go alone.
• Watch out for traffic and only cross at corners. Be careful not to cross between parked cars.
• Let your family know ahead of time what route and streets you plan to travel.
• Stay within your neighborhood and visit only the homes where you know the people.
• Use sidewalks where available. If sidewalks aren't available, walk facing traffic.
• Have children wait until they get home to eat their goodies so you can examine their treats.
• Accept only wrapped or packaged candy.

Spend some time with your child experiencing all the fun of Halloween at these festive events! 
  

P.A.T.'s Batty Parade

Age 3 - 5 with parent | Let your little one go trick or treating around the rec center in their Halloween costume. At 11:30 am, PAT the Turtle will lead the parade to the library for the final treat stop.
Princess Anne Rec Center | Friday, Oct 26 | 10 - 11:30 am | $6 | Register!

 

The Great Halloween Hunt

Age 2 - 12 | Celebrate Halloween with us at Bayville Farms Park! Kids will participate in a costume contest, parade and face painting, then go on a Halloween hunt! No additional cost.
Bayside Rec Center | Saturday, Oct 27 | 11 am - 1 pm
 

Great Neck Ghouls Gala

Age 1 - 5 with parent | Join us in costume for creepy crafts, ghoulish games and spooky snacks!

Great Neck Rec Center | Wednesday, Oct 31 | 9:30 - 11 am | $6 | Register! 

Saturday, October 27 and Saturday, November 3
 

Neighborhood Recreation Associations will hold youth basketball registration on Saturday, October 27 and Saturday, November 3. View specific locations and registration times.

• Recreation Associations charge a registration fee
• Online registration is encouraged where available
• Proof of age is required
  • Leagues sponsored by Parks and Recreation are open to ages 10-18 (age as of Dec. 31, 2012)
  • Most areas sponsor leagues for children under age 10
• Players must be a Virginia Beach resident and attend school (K-12) to be eligible. High school varsity and junior varsity basketball players are not eligible.

For more details, call City-Wide Athletics at 385-0458, or email fun@vbgov.com.