The biggest and best “pumpkin patch” in Surf City is at Wally’s on Saturday, Oct. 23, in conjunction with the trunk-or-treat taking place across the street at the firehouse. The free event runs from 2 to 7:30 p.m.
“We look forward to it all year,” according to Wally’s owner Mike Tomko.
Everyone is invited to select the perfect pumpkin and decorate their gourds with water-based paints, stickers, markers and more crafty accoutrements. Families can also enjoy face painting, hot chocolate and Halloween music.
This year’s event is the third edition (after skipping it in 2020) of what is becoming a tradition, alongside the…
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