By Renee Larr
On Oct. 7 at 10 a.m., Fishers Parks and Recreation Department will host a morning of pumpkin painting for children ages 3-6. The program is targeted toward pre-school aged children and their parents who want to find something fun and fall related to do.
“Fishers Parks and Recreation Department, as an organization, offers a variety of programs. They aren’t built on a curriculum or a standard. They’re just built to be recreation programs for the community, but they’re very much created with the child in mind. So, a lot of the activities will work on fine motor skills and having fun while they’re doing it. They’re hanging out with friends. It gives the parents an opportunity for their children to meet new friends,” said Casey Cawthon, public relations and marketing manager for Fishers.
Parents need to provide the pumpkin and a way to transport it home. The parks and rec department will provide the rest of the craft supplies so children can create their own unique works of art.
“We’re providing the atmosphere where it’s okay to make a mess, because we’ll clean it up. Just come and have fun. We do encourage them to bring a towel, or consider how they’re going to transport the pumpkin back home. You don’t want paint all over your car,” said Cawthon.
Parents will find a benefit to the program also.
“Kids love to come play and sing songs and have fun, but the parents actually socialize with one another. We have a lot of families that register together. That way the parents can kind of hang out while the kids are interacting. They’re enjoying some socialization and adult time, as well,” said Cawthon.
The cost to attend is $4 for Fishers residents and $6 for non-residents. Guests need to register by Sept. 30 and can do so online or in the FP&RD office.
“If parents go to fishers.in.us/register, they can search for the date of the program and register with two clicks,” said Cawthon.
