BEREA, KY – Families looking for fall fun can help Sally Scarecrow find her missing pumpkins this week during a free scavenger hunt at Berea Community Park.
The Sally Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt runs Monday, October 13, through Friday, October 17, at Berea Community Park and Trail, located at 1 Pirate Parkway.
According to the event organizers at Berea Parks and Recreation, Sally lost her pumpkins on the way to the farmers market and needs help finding them. Participants will follow clues posted daily on the Berea Parks and Recreation Facebook page beginning Monday, October 13, to locate all 10 hidden pumpkins throughout the park.
Each pumpkin features a special word. Families who find all 10 pumpkins and write down the words can bring their completed list to the park office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to claim prizes.
The scavenger hunt is free and family-friendly, offering an outdoor activity that gets kids exploring the park while enjoying the fall season. Berea Community Park features walking trails, playgrounds, and open spaces perfect for families to spend time together.
Clues will be released throughout the week on the Berea Parks and Recreation Facebook page. Participants can complete the hunt at their own pace during the five-day event.
Other family-friendly Halloween activities in the area include “We Are Monsters,” a children’s musical at The Spotlight Playhouse, with performances October 17-26. The show follows human kids who sneak into a monster cabaret and discover that monsters deal with the same issues as humans, learning the importance of friendship and celebrating differences. Tumbleshine Athletics in Berea will host a Trunk or Treat event on October 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 60 Old Wallaceton Road.
For more information about the Sally Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, visit the Berea Parks and Recreation Facebook page or contact Berea Parks and Recreation at bereaky.gov.