Join Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District for the annual Halloween Block Party on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Valle Vista Community Center.

The event runs from 4 to 9:30 p.m. and includes a children's costume contest, yard games and crafts and concludes with an outdoor screening of "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" once it gets dark.

The costume contest is for children 12 and younger. IT STARTS PROMPTLY AT 4 P.M.!!!!  Age groups are 3 and younger, 4 to 6, 7 to 9 and 10 to 12. Categories are Scariest, Best Fairytale, Most Creative, Most Outrageous, Best Homemade, Funniest, Best Movie Theme and Coolest.

The costume contest, activities and the movie are free. Hot dogs, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.

Bring something to sit on if you are staying for the movie in the park. Free popcorn and drinks will be available while supply lasts.

The center is at 43935 E. Acacia Avenue, Hemet.