Special Events

Come PLAY with us! Enjoy family-friendly events and activities all year long with Mansfield Parks and Recreation. 

Click here for the calendar of upcoming classes and programs, or keep reading for department special events.

  1. Fall/Winter
  2. Spring
  3. Summer
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Spooky Fun for Everyone!

Check out these Halloween-themed classes and events happening all month long. See registration link for fees, ages and other details:
Spooky Chemistry: Saturday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m.
Spider Sniffing Hike: Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.
Fall Family Fun Night: Saturday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.
Man House Ghost Hunt: Friday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.
Spooky Night Hike: Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.
Creepy Crawly Hike: Saturday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m.
Preschool Pumpkin & Bat Painting: Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m.
SUPERKids Boo Bash: Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m.
Boo Bash: Friday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m.
Pumpkin & Bat Class: Saturday, Oct. 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Trail-o-ween: Saturday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.
Pumpkin & Bat Class: Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m.
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Boo Bash

Friday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m.
All treats, no tricks for our little goblins at the MAC; includes games, food and lots of candy!
Click here to register
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Trail-o-ween

Saturday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.
Enjoy a not-so-spooky walk along the linear trail with photo ops, crafts and other free activities. 
Click here for more information
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Veterans Day Parade & Salute

Saturday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m.
Honor our heroes with a parade through Historic Downtown Mansfield and patriotic salute concert.
Click here for more information
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Member Appreciation Event

Friday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m.
It's a members-only night of fun and games to show just how much we care! 
More details coming soon.
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Nerf Night

Tuesday Nov. 21 at 5:30 or 7 p.m.
We'll set up the obstacles, you bring your blasters and your best game face!
Click here to register
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Hometown Holidays

November-December
Celebrate the season in your favorite hometown with a month of holiday cheer around the city.
Click here to see the full calendar of events
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Snowman Run

Saturday, Dec. 9 at 9 a.m.
Frozen fun for everyone! Tis the season for family-friendly fun run with hot cocoa and s'mores at the finish line.
Registration info coming soon
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Jane Austen Day Tea Party

Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m.
Jane Austen literally wrote the book on Mansfield Park(s) so we're celebrating her with a teatime toast! 
Registration info coming soon

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Candy Cane Hunt

Friday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m.

Join us for a free candy cane hunt along the linear trail with games, prizes and tinsel-tastic fun for all!
Registration info coming soon