Widefield Parks & Rec
Events
Join us at these great community events!
Touch-A-Truck
September 6
10:00am - 10:30am Sensory Quiet Time
10:30am - Planned Helicopter Landing **weather permitted
10:30am - 1:00pm All Trucks, Food Trucks, Foam area, Crafts, and more
Honk, Honk! 
Big Trucks Are Rolling Into Town!
Big Trucks Are Rolling Into Town!Get ready to climb, explore, and honk your way through our VERY FIRST Touch-a-Truck Event! 
Bring the whole family for a hands-on afternoon where kids (and kids at heart!) can get up close and personal with their favorite massive vehicles. Meet the brave drivers, sit behind the wheel of a real fire truck, explore heavy construction gear, and discover how these giant machines work!
Learn more and follow the event on the Facebook Event Page.
Doggy Paddle for the Pups @ Pools
September 12
Doggy Paddle Pool Party 
Get ready to make a splash with your furry best friend! Join us on September 12th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM for our Doggy Paddle event—where the pool goes to the dogs (literally)!
Get ready to make a splash with your furry best friend! Join us on September 12th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM for our Doggy Paddle event—where the pool goes to the dogs (literally)!
Bring your pup of any size for a tail-wagging good time in our outdoor pools. Whether they love to paddle, splash, or just soak up the sun, this is the perfect chance for dogs to cool off and have fun.
Event Details:
All dog sizes are welcome 
Owners are welcome to swim and enjoy the pool alongside their dogs
Access to outdoor pools is provided for this special event
Owners are welcome to swim and enjoy the pool alongside their dogs
Access to outdoor pools is provided for this special event
Please Note:
Owners are responsible for supervising their dogs at all times
All guests must clean up after their pets to help keep the facility enjoyable for everyone
All guests must clean up after their pets to help keep the facility enjoyable for everyone
Come enjoy a fun-filled day of water, wagging tails, and happy pups—we can’t wait to see you there!
Follow the Facebook event page here.
Trunk or Treat &
Movie in the Park
October 23
5:30pm - 6:30pm -Trunk or Treat
6:30pm Movie Starts
Join us for our Trunk or Treat and Movie in the park at Widefield Parks & Recreation. The Trunk or Treat will take place prior to the Movie. Put on your costume and come join the fun! Movie will start at dusk.
Monster Smash Workout Days
October 29 - 31
Come in to workout (either in the Fitness Area or for a Fitness Class) wearing a costume and receive a fitness-goodie bag! While supplies last!
12 Days of Fitmas
November 23 - December 24
Join in the 4th annual 12 Days of Fitmas Challenge! Complete the 12 fitness-related challenges (max 1 challenge per day) between December 1 and December 24 to receive a 2026 WPR Fitness ornament, and be entered to win the Grand Prize of a $100 Scheels Gift Card. Challenge sheets can be picked up at Guest Services starting November 23.
Holiday Tree Lighting
December 8
5:30 - 7:30pm
Bring the entire family to the 21st annual celebration at Widefield Parks & Recreation to enjoy free youth activities, s'mores, cookies, hot cocoa, and more. Enjoy the holiday atmosphere of carolers, Santa, and shopping at the craft fair. New toys will be collected at the Recreation Center during November through the tree lighting.
Elf on the Shelf-Fitness
December 1 – December 24
Our Elf on a Shelf in the Fitness area returns! Locate the Elf in the Fitness Area (could be the main area, the Peak Fitness Patio, or the Walking Track), take a picture with her, and tag us on social media. Each day you find her and post a picture with WPR tagged, you’ll be entered for a drawing to win a prize at the end of the holiday season!