Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival Rolls into Darien on Saturday!

The Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival rolls into Darien on Saturday, October 18th from 10a.m. to 4p.m.  

Rain Date: Sunday, October 19th

The Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival is an established Fall-favorite activity for Fairfield County families, offering something spooky and fun for children both big and small. Every October for almost fifty years, the Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival has transformed the Tokeneke Elementary School, located on Old Farm Road in Darien, into a Halloween-themed haunted house and amusement park where one can find delicious food, numerous games and activities plus a wide variety of mechanical rides. This year, the 2014 Pumpkin Carnival is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 18th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date for the event will be on the following day (October 19th).

The 2014 Pumpkin Carnival features rides and attractions suitable for a wide variety of ages. For those seeking a thrill, make sure to try Ali Baba, the Cliffhanger and Zero Gravity. Pre-schoolers are sure to love the cars, trains and spin rides. In addition, the haunted house is not to be missed! Plenty of games and activities will also be available, including Pumpkin Plinko, Ghoulie Goalie and the Apple Launch.

Carnival participants will also be able to enjoy a wide array of tasty foods and beverages from local Darien restaurants, such as Burgers Shakes & Fries, Heights Pizza, and Upper Crust Bakery and Café. A Newman’s Own lemonade stand will serve refreshments.

The Tokeneke Parent Teacher Organization (TPTO) is responsible for organizing the Pumpkin Carnival.  Local businesses are the key supporters of the event, and the Darien Sports Shop will be this year’s title sponsor.  Some of the other sponsors are: East Coast Irrigation; Newman’s Own; Speed Printing & Graphics (SP&G); The Darien News; Darien Rowayton Bank; Fox Hill Builders; Dr. David Osherow, D.D.S.; Deane, Inc.; Heights Pizza.

The funds raised at the Pumpkin Carnival provide critical funding for the Enrichment Program at the Tokeneke Elementary School.  Over the years, the Enrichment Program has helped bring inspirational and unexpected guests in the arts and sciences into the classroom for personal discussion and instruction with students.

“It’s the support of the Tokeneke and Darien communities that makes the Pumpkin Carnival such a success year after year,” said Kaitlyn Troy, a Tokeneke parent and Co-Chair of this year’s event along with fellow Tokeneke parents and Co-Chairs Julie Best and Sara Goertel. “We often hear this is one of Darien’s favorite fall traditions. Please make sure to come and enjoy the rides and food and get a head start on the Halloween spirit!”

Tokeneke School is one of five elementary schools in Darien.

Located on Old Farm Road, Tokeneke serves approximately 500 students from pre-school through fifth grade. The principal is Mary C. Michelson.

To learn more about the 2014 Pumpkin Carnival please visit the website: http://pumpkincarnival.tokenekepto.com/

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Submitted by Darien, CT

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