PLEASANT HILL, CALIFORNIA — A free Halloween festival is coming to Downtown Pleasant Hill, and there’s a colorful twist alongside the spooky fun.
Chalk art.
The Halloween Spooktacular + Chalk Festival will take place Saturday, October 31, from noon to 2 p.m. near Jack’s Restaurant and Bar, according to a sign posted downtown.
That puts the celebration right on Halloween, with time to head home before an evening of neighborhood trick-or-treating.
The chalk component gives this event a fun hook. According to Downtown Pleasant Hill’s event announcement, professional chalk artists will be part of the festivities, and children can make their own creations in a Kids Chalk Zone.
So, there’s something to watch and something to do. Kids can try their hand at drawing while getting a look at what professional artists create with the same medium.
The lineup also includes face painting, balloon art and a photo booth. Organizers encourage costumes, so this is a chance to give the kids’ Halloween outfits an afternoon outing before the evening’s festivities.
Treat bags will be available while supplies last.
The posted sign describes the event as free and places it near Jack’s. For a location reference, the restaurant lists its Pleasant Hill address as 60 Crescent Drive, Suite A.
For families looking for a short, local Halloween outing, the two-hour schedule makes this an easy addition to the day’s plans. The combination of chalk drawing, costumes and activities should give kids plenty to explore without committing the whole afternoon.
And if your child enjoys making elaborate driveway masterpieces, the chance to see professional chalk artists at work could be the biggest draw of all.
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