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10/19/2026

10/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend for Pumpkin Boolooza! We loved seeing our community come together to celebrate the spooky season with costumes, candy, and festive fun! 🎃

📸 Jay Sonata Photography

10/17/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY! We hope to see you tonight at Pumpkin BooLooza!

Here's your event checklist:

✅ Clear bags required for entry (diaper bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” are allowed). Clear bag policy: https://princetontx.gov/502/Clear-Bag-Policy

✅ Non-clear trick-or-treat bags are allowed for candy collection, but they must be completely empty upon arrival

✅ FREE admission

✅ FREE parking at J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park (lot off Beauchamp Blvd)

✅ Use the north entrance from U.S. 380 or the south entrance from College Avenue. The middle entrance will be closed, and no right turns onto College Avenue from Beauchamp Boulevard will be allowed

✅ Coolers and outside food/drinks allowed (no alcohol)

✅ Wear costumes for trick-or-treating

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!

📅 Saturday, October 17
📍 J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park - 500 W College Avenue
⏰ 5 to 8 p.m.

10/16/2026

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Pumpkin BooLooza is TOMORROW! Before you head to the event, review these important reminders about parking, event entry, and activities to help make your visit a fun and smooth experience. Parking and admission are FREE!

👜 Clear Bag Policy
The City of Princeton utilizes a clear bag policy to enhance public safety and expedite the entry process for this year's event by limiting the size and style of bags allowed. Non-clear trick-or-treat bags are allowed for candy collection, but they must be empty upon arrival. Diaper bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" are allowed. Read the full policy here: https://princetontx.gov/502/Clear-Bag-Policy

🚗 Event Parking
• Coming from US 380: Enter the parking lot through the north entrance only.
• Coming from College Avenue: Enter the parking lot through the south entrance.
• The middle parking lot entrance will be closed.
• There will be no access to turn right onto College Avenue from Beauchamp Blvd

Event Exit
• Overflow parking: Vehicles will be directed to exit toward Monte Carlo.
• Main parking lot: Vehicles will exit through the south entrance and be directed to turn left onto Beauchamp Boulevard.

🎉 Activities
• Trunk-or-Treat Partnership with Princeton ISD
• DJ
• Costume contests
• Petting zoo
• Food vendors
• Strolling characters

🎃 Costume Contest
• Register at the Costume Contest booth
• Registration begins at 5 p.m. and will end at 6:30 p.m.

Contest categories:

• Best family costume (all ages)
• Most creative costume (ages 3-14)

Winners will be announced at 7 p.m. by the DJ booth.

🐶 Pets
Pumpkin BooLooza will be a busy event with large crowds, loud music, costumes, and plenty of activity. This type of environment can be stressful or overwhelming for pets. For your pet’s safety and comfort, we strongly encourage you to leave them at home and let them enjoy a quieter night.

10/16/2026

Park Closure

J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park, including the dog park, will be closed October 16-19 for preparation and post-event cleanup of our Pumpkin BooLooza event.

We hope to see you there! Don't forget your clear bags!

10/15/2026

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10/14/2026

Get your costumes ready! Collect sweet treats at booths throughout the event. Non-clear trick-or-treat bags are allowed for candy collection, but they must be completely empty upon arrival.

📅 October 17, 2026
📍 J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park - 500 W. College Avenue
⏰ 5-8 p.m.

10/13/2026

Late registration for our 2026 Winter Youth Basketball season is closing soon, and spots are filling up quickly! The registration deadline is October 15, but please keep in mind that any division reaching maximum capacity before the deadline will close early.

We encourage everyone to register as soon as possible to help ensure your child has a spot this season. We look forward to a great season of Princeton Youth Basketball!

Visit the link below to register:
https://secure.rec1.com/TX/princeton-tx/catalog

10/13/2026

Think you've got the best Halloween look? Show us what you've got!

How to enter:
• Register at the Costume Contest booth
• Registration begins at 5 p.m. and will end at 6:30 p.m.
• Winners will be announced at 7 p.m. by the DJ booth

Contest categories:
Best family costume (all ages)
Most creative costume (ages 3-14)

📅 Saturday, October 17
📍J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park - 500 W College Avenue
⏰ 5 to 8 p.m.