October is party time at the Westlake Rec!

Party with the pirates at Westlake Rec's Monster Mash & Splash on Oct. 27.

Fall Festival & Pumpkin Hunt

Come for this fun-filled festival for ages 9 and younger on Saturday, Oct. 13, 1-4 p.m. We will have a pumpkin hunt, face painters, hay rides, refreshments, inflatables and much, much more. The event is free and open to the public and will be held on the grounds of the Westlake Recreation Center. Pumpkin hunt will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m. Pumpkin patches are age specific. Parents must be present during the event.

Family BINGO Night

It’s the family fun game…..BINGO! Stay out late and enjoy this fun event. Light refreshments will be served and prizes will be awarded. Ages 5 and up. Thursday, Oct. 11, 6:30-8 p.m. Fee: $5 for member parent and one child, $2 per extra child; or $10 for Westlake resident parent and one child, $5 per extra child.

Family Monster Mash & Splash (Toddlers - age 8)

Get the family together and dress up in your favorite Halloween costumes. We will dim the lights and have a Trick or Treat trail. Come watch a video and make a craft. Then come and see the great floating pumpkin patch where you can swim and pick out your very own pumpkin. (Participants are asked to change into swimwear). Saturday, Oct. 27, 5-7:30 p.m. Fee per child: $2/members; $4/residents. Maximum of 200 and you must pre-register.

Hoopin’ It Up (Boys & Girls Grades K-6)

Getting ready for your season? Just want to learn more about the game? Either way, these preseason workouts will help you develop the skills to take your game to the next level. Each session will focus on the fundamentals of the game, building as the weeks go along to prepare players for game competition. Ball handling, passing, shooting footwork and defense will be the primary skills taught by coaches Jeff Huber (varsity basketball coach) and Brianne Huber (middle school coach). Each player will be given drills to work on at the conclusion of the workouts so that their improvement will continue. Sundays, Oct. 14-Nov. 4, noon-12:45 p.m. (for grades K-3), 12:45-1:30 p.m. (for grades 4-6). Fee: $75/members; $80/residents; $85/non-residents.

No School Day Camp (grades K-6)

This camp is designed to keep kids entertained with games, swimming, art projects and other fun activities. Children will need to bring a brown bag lunch, swimsuit and towel. An afternoon snack will be provided. We reserve the right to verify grade level on each and every child. Friday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee: $30/members; $45/residents; $50/non-residents.

More information regarding all of these programs and more can be found at our website at www.wlrec.org or by stopping by the Recreation Center at 28955 Hilliard Blvd., calling us at 440-808-5700 or by picking up our new Rec Gazette.