Ilalko Elementary School hosts Pumpkin Walk in the Park, a fun, non-scary, family-oriented, pet-friendly Halloween event from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26.

Activities begin at the school and include an illuminated walk around Roegner Park’s south loop path of the White River Trail lined with hundreds of carved pumpkins.

Reliance Church is sponsoring a free Hay Bale Maze. Little Jack’s Corner is sponsoring a free festive photo op backdrop. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Proceeds benefit the Auburn Valley Humane Society and Auburn schools.

Cost is $5 per person, $10 per family.

Carved pumpkins are needed. Loan a carved pumpkin and enter into a drawing to win a $500 VISA gift card. Drop off carved pumpkins at the school, 301 Oravetz Place SE, Auburn, between 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct 24; 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25; and 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26. Organizers will provide candles. Pick up your pumpkin immediately following the event or 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, contact Trisha Schulz at 206-419-2630 or trishaschulz@yahoo.com.