2025 KidsLinked New Albany Fall Festival & TreatFest
Presented by Kiddie Academy of Gahanna
Sunday, October 5, 2025 1PM–4PM
Marburn Academy, 9555 Johnstown Rd., New Albany, OH 43054
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Join us for the 10th Annual New Albany Fall Festival & TreatFest! This is a FREE family event packed with fun activities, pumpkins, costume contest, trick or treating, Pumpkin Run, and tons of activities! Register early! This event will sell out!
Featured Activities:
- 1st 200 Free Pumpkins – Fun contest to win either a small or medium pumpkin!
- Costume Contest – Dress up in your favorite costume to win prizes!
- Trick-or-Treating – Lots of treats & fun!
- Meet & Greet with Chase, Sully, and SpongeBob! (FREE sticker for first 500 kids!)
- Fun Zones – Bounce Park, Tunnel Fort, Bubble House & More!
- Mini Golf | Carnival Games | Barrel Train | Face Painting | Free Treats
- Food & Treat Trucks, Local Resources, Shopping & Find Classes & Classes for Kids!
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Registration Options (Pick One – Space Limited):
All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, and more!
(1) DIAMOND Entry – FREE (Limit 200)
- Early Entry (1PM–2PM)
- VIP* Goodie Bag (1 per family)
(2) GOLD Entry – FREE (Limit 300)
- General Entry (2PM–4PM)
- Or $2/person at the door
(3) Everything Pass – PRESALE ONLY - $12 (Limit 100) ($15 Value)
- Early Entry (1PM–4PM)
- 1 Free Pumpkin – Pick Coin to Win Medium or Small Pumpkin
- Unlimited Fun Zone Access (Bounce Park, Bubble House, Tunnel/Fort Zone)
- 5 Activity Tickets (Carnival Games, Barrel Train & Mini Golf)
- VIP* Goodie Bag (1 per family)
- Includes Fun Pass!
(4) Ultimate Everything Pass – PRESALE ONLY – $24 (Limit 50) ($41 Value)
- Includes Everything Pass perks (above)
- $10 Scene 75 Game Card
- Includes New Albany Pumpkin Run (1 or 2 Mile) or Trick or Treat Fun Run (.25 or .5 miles) - super fun – see details below - $15 Value!
- Early Sponge Bob Visit (1–1:30PM)
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For Even More Fun, Add On:
- Bounce Park + Tunnel Zone – $4 pre-reg / $5 at event
- Unlimited Access to the Bounce Park & Bubble House
- Access to Tunnel & Fun Fort Zone!
- Carnival / Activity Tickets - 3 for $5 (games 1–2 tickets each) / $6 at event – Mini Golf, Barrel Train, Giant Prize Wheel, Going Fishing, Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, Racing Pigs, Chicken Launcher, Frog Flipper, Tin Can Toss – Win Great Prizes!
- Bubble Wand – Lots of styles - $10 ($20 value!) - See options: CLICK HERE
- Fun Pass Activities (Limit 400 – 1:00-4:00PM) – FREE: includes the following items:
- Costume Contest (Starts 2:30 PM): Enter our exciting costume contest! Everyone who participates gets a prize. The winner will receive gift cards to Skate Zone 71, Scene 75, local restaurants, and more. Sign up early before it fills up!
- Limbo & Hula Hoop Contest (2:50 PM – Main Stage)Join the fun and compete for prizes! Top finishers earn medals and special rewards.
- Character Meet & Greet (1:15–3:45 PM): Don’t miss this special chance to meet and snap photos with your favorite characters! (SpongeBob – 1:15–1:45 PM- Marshall – 2:00–2:45 PM /Sully – 3:00–3:45 PM)
- All the following fun games: Lollipop Game (win suckers!)/Duck Matching Game (Pick 2 ducks to win various prizes)/Mystery Prize Wheel (Spin the wheel to win one of eight awesome prizes) /Bubble-Bubble Gum Game (Win bubbles, Blow Pops or bubble gum!)– Win Prizes!
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What’s in the VIP Bag?
- Free 10-pack Timbit’s from Tim Horton’s
- Texas Roadhouse Kids Meal Coupon
- Free Indoor Play Pass from Recreations Outlet
- Special discounts to various fun activities!
- Plus, more surprises!
New Albany Pumpkin & Trick-or-Treat Run (Part of the Event)
(.25, .5, 1, or 2 Mile) Presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians
Join us for a festive day of running, walking, and Halloween fun! This year features the NEW Trick-or-Treat Run with FOUR exciting, themed stops for .25- & .5-mile participants.
🏃 Choose Your Race:
1. New Albany Pumpkin Run – 12:25 PM
(1- or 2-Mile Options)
- Small Pumpkin for every finisher
- Costume Contest – Awards for Best Costume, Funniest, and Most Original (Top 2–3 in each category)
- Special Awards – Top 10 finishers by gender for each distance
- Pumpkin Medal at the finish line
- Finisher Gift – Tritan 1L Sports Water Bottle or Pumpkin Mug
OR
2. Trick-or-Treat Fun Run – 12:45 PM
(.25- or .5-Mile Options)
- FOUR Themed Fun Stops:
- Halloween Ball (.25- or .5-Mile)
- Small Stuffed Animal (.25 & .5 Mile)
- Halloween Rubber Duck (.5 Mile only)
- Fun Halloween Candy Treat (.5 Mile only)
- Small Pumpkin for every finisher
- Costume Contest – Awards for Best Costume, Funniest, and Most Original (Top 2–3 in each category)
- Pumpkin Medal at the finish line
- Finisher Gift – Tritan 1L Sports Water Bottle or Pumpkin Mug
📅 Registration Options:
$15 Super Sale through 9/18 (Price increases after 9/18)
Register Now (Race Only): Click Here
OR purchase the $24 Ultimate Everything Pass (Includes Race / Bounce Park + Tunnel Zone / Activity Tickets +More)
Sign up early – spots fill fast! Register now for the New Albany Pumpkin Run!
Event Schedule Highlights:
- 11:00AM: Packet Pick-up Opens (Event Check-In – West Side – look for Giant Pumpkin)
- 12:25PM: New Albany Pumpkin Run (1 or 2 Mile)
- 12:45PM: Trick or Treat Run (.25 & .25 miles)
- 1:00PM: DIAMOND & EVERYTHING PASS - ENTRY OPENS!
- 1:05PM: Bounce Park / Carnival Games / Barrel Train / Rides Open!
- 2:00PM: GOLD PASS - ENTRY OPENS
- 2:00PM: Magic of Michael Principato Performance (Main Stage – Outside)
- 2:30PM: Costume Contest (Main Stage – Outside)
- 2:50PM: Limbo or Hula Hoop Contest (Main Stage – Outside)
- 3:20PM: Magic of Magic of Michael Principato Performance (Main Stage – Outside)
- 4:00PM: Event Ends - Thanks for Coming!
Register now and invite your friends! Don’t miss the biggest family party of the Fall!
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Interested in being a Vendor?
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How to Join the Fun:
- Click "Register" online.
- Choose your admission level + any add-ons.
- Arrive at the event on time (check-in by name).
- Head to the KidsLinked Booth (Behind the school – look for the GIANT inflatable gorilla!).
- Let the fun begin!