Leland Fall Festival Returns
Free Fall Festival returns to Leland’s Founders Park Oct. 24 with trick-or-treat booths, live music, pumpkins, games, and food trucks.
The Town of Leland will host its annual Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Founders Park (113 Town Hall Drive). The event is free and open to the public, with family-friendly activities ranging from trick-or-treating and live entertainment to a pumpkin patch, face painting, yard games and food trucks.
Live entertainment kicks off at 3 p.m.
The afternoon begins with the Wilmington Latin Dance Club, which will lead a Day of the Dead-inspired Latin dance starting at 3 p.m. Festivalgoers are invited to jump in, follow along and hit the dance floor.
Trick-or-treat trail and community booths
One of the main attractions is the trick-or-treat trail, where local organizations will hand out treats at community booths. Participating groups include the North Brunswick High School Key Club, Leland Area Garden Club, Cricket Wireless, Trillium Health Resources, Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, Ryan Homes, Smart Start of Brunswick County, Animal House, Humana MarketPoint, Foundations Early Learning Center, Beckington Townhomes, the Brunswick County Library Bookmobile, DMH Southern Solutions, Crosswinds Church, Building Buddies and Lifepoint Church.
Food trucks, pumpkins and games
Food trucks scheduled to attend include Revival Roadside, Mimi & Papa’s Gourmet Popcorn and Sweet Shop, Tropical Whip and KT’s BBQ.
At the pavilion, a face painter will be on-site for those looking to get into the spooky spirit. Guests can also choose a pumpkin to paint, and families can enjoy yard games and a potato sack race throughout the afternoon.
Parking and event rules
Parking will be available at Founders Park, with additional parking at First Baptist Church (517 Village Road NE).
Pets, alcohol, tobacco, vape or other e-cigarette products are not permitted at the event.
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