Events
Trick or Treating will be held on October 31. The City of Clinton is not responsible for rescheduling holiday observances. It is the discretion of a neighborhood and/or organization whether they will offer Trick or Treating on another day. The streets of Clinton's Olde Towne will once again be filled with ghouls, ghosts and goblins when the Clinton Parks and Recreation Department hosts its' annual "Haunting of Olde Towne." The Haunting of Olde Towne will be happening at Lion's Club park for all of the creepy, crawly but fun festivities. The Haunting of Old Towne will be held on Thursday, Oct 24 from 6:00 -8:00 pm. Returning to the event are the usual crowd favorites such as cake walks, costume contests for ages 0-13, and carnival style games. In addition, bounce houses and other interactive games will be available for H.O.O.T. attendees. Anyone who has a pet knows that though DNA doesn’t bind them to us, they are loved and part of the family. Isn’t it a shame that Halloween is celebrated by everyone in the family except the beloved family pet? If this is a frightening reality to you, look no further! The Parks and Recreation Department knows the answer to this problem, and it is of GRAVE importance. Bring your family and your beloved pooch down to the Clinton Bark Park October 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate our Fourth Annual HOWL-O-WEEN with us. All our dog-lovin’ Clintonians and their furry friends are invited. So dress up your dogs in their best Halloween attire for costume contests (even if it’s FUR-ocious) and doggie trick-or-treats. The costume contests will have four categories: small, medium, large, and People/pet combo. Judging will begin promptly at 10:15am. Bring your pups out to join in on the fun, snack on some spooky treats and enjoy the morning paw-ty at the park. This event is free to the public. It should be a BOO-tiful day. So, go FETCH your calendar and mark us down. ? THE TEAM Rosters will be made up of a maximum of 10 co-ed players (Ages 18 and older). Six players will compete for each team additional team members will be available as substitutes. Substitutes may enter only in between games or in the case of an injury. Teams must be co-ed with at least two female players starting the game for each team. THE UNIFORMS There will be awards for first place, best team name, and best team uniform. BE CREATIVE! THE GAME The object of the game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them "OUT". This may be done by: 1. Hitting an opposing player with a LIVE thrown ball. 2. Catching a LIVE ball thrown by your opponent before it touches the ground. When a defending team catches a LIVE ball, a team member may return to the game, and must be in the order they were eliminated. 3. Headshots: Headshots occur when a defenseless player is hit directly in the head by a high thrown ball while not in the act of trying to dodge, deflect or catch a ball. Any thrower committing a headshot will be deemed “out.” 4. Blocking: Players can defend themselves by blocking a ball in flight with another ball but must retain control over the ball they are blocking with. A player dropping or losing possession of the blocking ball is deemed “out.” Any blocked ball rebounding off another ball is considered live. Any player hit by the rebounding ball is deemed “out.” Definition: LIVE: A ball that has been thrown and has not touched anything, including the floor/ground, another ball, official or other item outside of the playing field (wall, ceiling, etc.). PRINT OFF THE RULES AND MAKE SURE YOUR TEAM KNOWS AND UNDERSTANDS THEM! HAVE FUN! >>>> Double - elimination “Year after year the Eggstra Special event continues to grow and provide an opportunity for children to enjoy one of the much anticipated rites of childhood, the Easter egg hunt. Eggstra Special provides the opportunity for families of all ages in the community to enjoy playing outdoors, as well as hunting for eggs,” said Courtney Nunn, Director of Clinton Parks and Recreation Department. Egg hunts will begin at 2:30 p.m., with zero to 2-year-olds hunting first at 2:30 p.m. Ages 3 and 4 will hunt at 2:50 p.m., ages 5 and 6 at 3:10 p.m., and the 7- through 9-year-olds will wrap up the hunt at 3:30 p.m. Event organizers strongly request that only parents of 0-2-year-olds and children with special needs enter the hunting area to assist their child. There will also be a scavenger hunt for ages 10-12 beginning at 3:50pm. If your child needs special accommodations, please contact Clinton Parks and Recreation at 601-924-6082. In addition to the egg and scavenger hunts, children can enjoy prizes, carnival games, space jumps and refreshments. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Halloween
Trick or Treating
As always, there will be lots of candy and toys for everyone participating in the games, and age-appropriate prizes will be given to contest winners.
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Eggstra Special
The annual Clinton community Eggstra Special Event, set for Sunday, April 13, from 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. at Traceway Park. Open to children ages 9 and younger, the event will have the traditional lineup of egg hunts and carnival games.
Eggstra Special has been one of Clinton’s premiere events for years and is a continued partnership between the Junior Auxiliary of Clinton and the City's Parks and Recreation Department. Held at Traceway Park, it provides an opportunity for the entire community to come together for a family-friendly egg hunt, with special activities and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself.