Get ready to dive into a Halloween adventure that’s making waves in East Sacramento, California! The Floating Pumpkin Patch at Pannell Meadowview Pool is back, and it’s not your average pumpkin-picking experience. This event is part of our “Halloween Guide 2024,” so you know it’s going to be a real treat!
A Splash of Fall Fun
Picture this: a pool filled with bright orange pumpkins bobbing in the water, just waiting for you to swim up and choose your perfect Halloween companion. It’s like someone dumped a pumpkin patch into a swimming pool, and we’re all for it!
The Pannell Meadowview Pool, located in South Sacramento (about 15 minutes from East Sacramento), transforms into a watery pumpkin wonderland on October 26th from 1 to 4 p.m. For just $5, you get to swim, pick a pumpkin, and join in on all the fall festivities. That’s right, folks – a pumpkin and a pool party for less than the cost of a fancy coffee!
Dive In, The Water’s Fine (and Full of Pumpkins)
Here’s how it works: you show up in your swimming gear, ready to make a splash. Once you’re in the pool, it’s time to channel your inner pumpkin hunter. Swim around, check out the goods, and when you find “the one,” grab it and bring it to shore. It’s like grocery shopping, but way more fun and with 100% more swimming.
But wait, there’s more! (Yes, we went there.) After you’ve fished out your perfect pumpkin, the fun continues on dry land.
Crafty Creatures and Poolside Shenanigans
Once you’ve toweled off, head over to the decorating station. Here, you can turn your pumpkin into a work of art. Whether you’re going for spooky, silly, or somewhere in between, let your creativity run wild. Who knows? You might create the next Mona Lisa of the pumpkin world.
And because no pool party is complete without games, there will be plenty of activities to keep you entertained. From water-based fun to dry-land antics, there’s something for everyone. It’s like a carnival, I met a pool party and decided to invite Halloween along for the ride.
Safety First, Fun Always
Now, before you start planning your synchronized swimming pumpkin routine, there are a few things to keep in mind:
- All ages are welcome, but normal pool rules still apply. So, no running, no diving into the shallow end, and definitely no pumpkin bowling.
- You need to wear proper swimming attire. As much as we’d love to see someone try to swim in a full Halloween costume, it’s probably not the best idea.
- If you’re not a strong swimmer, don’t worry! Non-swimmers must be with an adult who’s within arm’s reach. Safety first, people!
- For the little ones, children 12 and under need to be with a grown-up. We can’t have toddlers trying to adopt all the pumpkins as pets, after all.
- Lifeguards will be on duty, keeping an eye on all the pumpkin-picking action. They’re like the superheroes of the pool world, minus the capes (because those would be a real drag in the water).
Picture Perfect Moments
Get ready for your Instagram feed to explode with cuteness. The City will have photographers on hand to capture all the giggly, splashy moments. You might see yourself on their Instagram (@ypce_cityofsac), so remember to smile… and maybe don’t pick that moment to bite into your pumpkin.
More Than Just a Pool of Pumpkins
This event is part of a growing trend of floating pumpkin patches popping up all over. It’s like someone said, “Hey, you know what would make pumpkin patches better? If we could swim in them!” And thus, a new Halloween tradition was born.
The Floating Pumpkin Patch isn’t just about picking a pumpkin or having a swim. It’s about creating memories, trying something new, and embracing the silliness of the season. Where else can you say you went swimming with pumpkins and came out with a new Halloween decoration?
So, mark your calendars for October 26th, dust off your swimming gear, and get ready for a Halloween experience that’s sure to make a splash. Whether you’re a pumpkin enthusiast, a pool lover, or just someone who enjoys a good laugh, the Floating Pumpkin Patch at Pannell Meadowview Pool is the place to be.
It’s not every day you get to say, “I went swimming and came back with a pumpkin.” So dive in, pick your pumpkin, and make some waves this Halloween season!
Sources: allevents.in, YPCE City of Sacramento Instagram Page
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