Milpitas hosts Pumpkins in the Park on Oct. 25

Pumpkins in the Park

Pumpkins in the Park, Milpitas’ annual Halloween tradition offers a chance for families to show off their costumes, trick-or-treat at community booths and enjoy crafts, games and performances by youth community groups. With the purchase of a Pumpkin Pass, children can also participate in activities such as a petting zoo, rock climbing wall and inflatable games.

This year’s event is set for Saturday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., at Cardoza Park, Kennedy and Park Victoria drives. Admission is free.  Pumpkin Passes for premium activities are $18 at cityofmilpitas.simpletix.com.

Saturday at the library

Those who stop by the Milpitas Library on Oct. 18 can learn how to grow blueberries, get a hands-on introduction to traditional Filipino martial arts, celebrate Diwali or get tips on buying a home.

For “Growing Blueberries in Santa Clara County,”  set for 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Master Gardeners will discuss growing blueberries in containers and the types of blueberries that do well in this area.

A certified master instructor will lead an introduction to Filipino Martial Arts from 2-3 p.m. for children and their families to learn self-defense techniques.

The Diwali celebration is set for 2-4 p.m., when henna artists will give patrons a personalized design. As there will likely be a line, there will be a craft to make during the wait.

Attendees at the homebuying seminar, set for 3-5 p.m., can learn about down payments, credit checks, mortgage terms, first-time homebuyer credits and more.