A Safer Halloween: Rockville To Host Socially-Distant Events

ROCKVILLE, MD — Just because there won't be a lot of trick-or-treating or large parties, doesn't mean you can't have fun on Halloween.

In honor of spooky season, the City of Rockville is hosting a couple of safe, socially distant Halloween activities. Here's what the city has planned:

Pumpkin Carving Contest, Drive Through Candy Collection and Car Competition

Show us your Halloween spirit by decorating your car for our Halloween Sweet Treat Drive-Thru and Car Costume Contest at the Rockville Civic Center Park, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

Make sure to register your car to book a time slot!

On the day, drive through as you and your passengers collect sealed and prepackaged goodie bags handed by Rockville staff through your car window.

(Face masks will be required and participants must remain in the vehicle).

Decorated cars could be featured on social media, where the public will be asked to help pick winners. Prizes are available.

The cost is $8 per car for Rockville residents, $10 per car for nonresidents.

Register at bit.ly/RkvHalloween2020.

Rockville Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Pizazz your pumpkin and procure prizes in the Rockville Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
The themes must be Halloween, nature/fall, Rockville, or sports/recreation, and pumpkins can be carved and/or decorated!

So, grab your carving kit, paint, glue, and glitter and submit your creation via social media with the hashtag #RockvillePumpkins for a shot at winning gift cards to local businesses:

• 1st Place: $50.
• 2nd Place: $40.
• 3rd Place: $30.
• Honorable Mention: $25.

Photos must be submitted via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using #RockvillePumpkins by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. (Must be a Rockville resident to enter; one entry per person; the contest welcomes all ages; carvings and decorations must be appropriate for all ages).

Winners will be announced on City of Rockville social media by Friday, Nov. 6.

SEE ALSO:

• Kids Will Trick-Or-Treat, But Many Will Wear Masks: MD Survey