Get ready to make a splash this fall at the Floating Pumpkin Patch, coming to Rusch Park Pool in Citrus Heights, California, on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This isn’t your average pumpkin-picking experience – it’s a wet and wild adventure with kids and parents grinning from ear to ear.
A Pumpkin Patch With a Twist
Forget trudging through muddy fields to find the perfect pumpkin. At Rusch Park Pool, you’ll be diving right in! The pool will be transformed into a floating pumpkin paradise where kids can swim and splash their way to their ideal gourd. It’s like bobbing for apples, but bigger, orange, and way more fun.
Picture this: dozens of bright orange pumpkins bobbing in the crystal-clear water, just waiting to be plucked by eager little hands. It’s a sight that’ll make you double-take and wonder if you’ve stumbled into some autumnal wonderland.
More Than Just a Dip
But wait, there’s more! Once your little ones have fished out their perfect pumpkin, the fun’s just getting started. They’ll get to unleash their creativity at the decorating stations. We’re talking googly eyes, glitter, stickers, and crafty goodness to turn those plain old pumpkins into works of art.
And there’s even a decorated pumpkin contest with exciting prizes for those competitive spirits out there. Who knows? Your child’s pumpkin masterpiece might be the next Mona Lisa of the gourd world.
A Fall Festival for All Ages
This event isn’t just for the kiddos – it’s a family affair that’ll have everyone feeling like a kid again. Parents, you might find yourselves itching to jump in and snag your own pumpkin. And why not? There’s no age limit on fun, after all.
For the little ones under 3, don’t worry – they’re welcome to join in on the aquatic adventure, too, as long as they’ve got a grown-up buddy in the pool with them. It’s never too early to start building those pumpkin-picking muscles!
The Nitty-Gritty Details
Now, let’s talk business (or should we say pumpkin?). This autumnal aquatic adventure costs $15 per child.
That might sound like a lot for a pumpkin, but remember – you’re not just getting one. You’re getting an experience, a splash-tastic time, and a chance to make memories long after the jack-o’-lanterns have gone out.
Your $15 ticket includes pool entry, one pumpkin (that you heroically rescued from its watery home), and all the decorating materials your heart desires. It’s like getting a swim lesson, art class, and Halloween prep all rolled into one!
Be Prepared, Pumpkin Pickers!
Here’s a hot tip: this event is so cool that it’s bound to be popular. That’s why pre-registration is a must. The organizers want to make sure they have enough pumpkins for everyone—after all, a pumpkin patch without pumpkins is just a patch, and that’s no fun at all.
To secure your spot in this watery wonderland, call Sunrise Recreation and Park District at (916) 725-1585 or email them at tthorpe@sunriseparks.com. They’ll be happy to help you reserve your place in pumpkin paradise.
Not every day you get to combine swimming, pumpkin picking, and arts and crafts into one fabulous afternoon. So, dive into fall like never before at the Floating Pumpkin Patch. It’s going to be gourd-geous!
Sources: sacramento365.com, eventbrite.com, citrusheights.net, sunriseparks.com
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