First City Connection Fall Winter/2024

Calendar of Events

Mother-Son Superhero Dance - Sunday October 6, from 1 - 3 p.m. This super event is for boys age 9 and under and their moms, aunts, grandmas or big sisters. Enjoy an afternoon of games and activities, music dancing, a snack buffet and prizes. Moms and sons are encouraged to come in their favorite superhero costumes. Photos will be available to purchase. You may pre-register online at www. leavenworthks. org — convenience fees apply — or in person at the Riverfront Community Center, 123 S. Esplanade St. No event day walk-ins accepted. Cost is $25 per couple, $5 for each additional guest. Proceeds benefit the Waggin' Tails Dog Park

Halloween Trunk-or-Treat is Oct. 19. Image of smiling girl in a orange and blue costume with makeup staring at the camera.

Trunk-or-Treat - Saturday October 19, starting at 5 p.m. Join us if you dare - Bring the family to Sportsfield Park, 20th and Ottawa streets. Be sure to dress up in your favorite costume and bring your Halloween bag or Jack-O-Lantern to carry the candy. Free event. For those interested in handing out candy, please contact the Parks and Recreation office, nbaker@firstcity.org.

Holiday Market - Saturday November 2 - Get an early start on holiday shopping 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Riverfront Community Center, 123 S. Esplanade St. General admission is free and open to the public. Vendor booths are available starting at $20 and include one 6-foot table and two chairs. Vendors may register and select your table online at www.leavenworthks.org — convenience fees apply — or in person at the Riverfront Community Center administrative office during business hours. Email parksandrec@firstcity.org for more information.

First Grader Santa Claus Drawing Contest: Leavenworth and Fort Leavenworth first-graders are invited to participate. All drawings should be free-hand and submitted by the student's teacher or parent by Nov. 8 to the Riverfront Community Center manager Tammy Metzgar, tmetzgar@firstcity.org. Drawings will be judged and displayed at the Riverfront Community Center. The winner will receive a prize and other special prizes.

Image of a tree lit at night, in the background is Haymarket Square lit in the dark. The Mayor's Tree Lighting is Friday November 22.

Mayor's Holiday Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting Friday, November 22 - This is a yearly event held each Friday before Thanksgiving at Haymarket Square, 7th and Cherokee streets. Check our website for more information about this family-friendly event.

Breakfast with Santa - Saturday December 7 - Come join Santa Claus for pancakes and pictures. Advance tickets are available online — convenience fees apply — at the Riverfront Community Center, 123 S. Esplanade. Adults are $6 in advance or $7 at the door. Children are $5 in advance or $6 at the door. Event starts at 8 a.m.