The Recreation Department’s annual Halloween carnival for the city’s youngest residents and their families was held in Piedmont Park on Sunday. A colorful cast of characters filled the park between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Kids enjoyed a parade, Dia de los Muertos-themed crafts, lawn games, a Spooky Woods walk, stories at the Black Kitty-Kat Inn, treats, prizes, and more.
The long line of trick or treaters at the Spooktacular on Sunday afternoon in Piedmont Park 
The community center patio was filled with craft booths for kids 
Mad Hatter David Hopkins directs a youngster to one of the activities 
Halloween-themed crafts 
Friends Lauren and Juliette at one of the coloring stations 
Pre K teacher Raquel hands out candy 
A little girl is excited to see her Skipping Stones teacher handing out candy 
Friends are wary of the talking witch in the Spooky Woods Walk 
A mom and her child channeling classic Halloween spirit 
A fireman hands out candy to a shy dinosaur 
Skeleton crew