Bigger and better than ever, Fireworks on the Lake kicks off with delicious eats from local food vendors and live music on stage to set the mood. The night concludes with a one-of-a-kind fireworks show over Lake Boren.

Somewhere in Newcastle's parks, pumpkins are hiding, and they're counting on you not to find them. Round up your friends and family and set out on an all-ages scavenger hunt through city parks starting Tuesday, October 6. See how many you can spot before Halloween! To thwart crows, critters, and mischievous characters, we've hidden duplicate pumpkins. You can still solve the special phrase even if one goes missing. Get started by downloading a clue sheet here: bit.ly/2026NewcastlePumpkins or pick one up at City Hall. Want to learn more about our parks? Check out our NEW sortable list by feature: newcastlewa.gov/parks Questions? Email events@newcastlewa.gov More info: newcastlewa.gov/events

The Community Activities Commission has seen the signs. City Staff have sounded the alarm. Join us for "Attack of the Blackberry Root Ball," a two-day volunteer event to unearth and remove monstrous blackberry root balls on October 31, then return November 7 to revisit the freshly dug earth and plant trees. No registration required. Gloves and tools will be provided, along with water and snacks.  

The Community Activities Commission has seen the signs. City Staff have sounded the alarm. Join us for "Attack of the Blackberry Root Ball," a two-day volunteer event to unearth and remove monstrous blackberry root balls on October 31, then return November 7 to revisit the freshly dug earth and plant trees. No registration required. Gloves and tools will be provided, along with water and snacks.