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As for this week, there are plenty of community events in and around Cleveland to keep the good fall vibes going. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up this week.

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Pumpkin Palooza

Food Strong, Coit Road Farmers Market, CareSource and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine will be hosting Pumpkin Palooza on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Heather McCormick, Community Engagement and Marketing manager for Food Strong Cleveland, is beyond excited for the event. She encourages families to come on out and enjoy some fall fun.

Pumpkin Palooza will include many hands-on activities, including cooking demonstrations.
The Pumpkin Palooza will include many hands-on activities, including cooking demonstrations. Credit: Heater McCormick

“People always have a good time at our events,” McCormick said. “Pumpkin Palooza will have free resources, fitness classes, and even a giant Connect Four. We will have plenty of activities for the kids, so come on down and have some fun with us. Wear your costumes!”

Participants will also have an opportunity to learn gardening techniques.
Participants will also have an opportunity to learn gardening techniques. Credit: Heather McCormick

This free event will include health screenings, pumpkin painting, cooking demonstrations, garden tours, local vendors, community resources and more. Feel free to dress up in your Halloween costume to add to the fun. Pumpkin Palooza will be held at the Coit Road Farmers Market, located at 15000 Woodworth Road. For more information, click here.

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Club Cypher

Do you know a teen looking for something fun to do after school? The City Life Center is hosting Club Cypher every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This weekly event is for youth ages 11-19. Free food, gym time, video games and youth-friendly activities are provided. Club Cypher will be held at the City Life Center, located at 3340 Trowbridge Ave. Transportation home is also available for those who may need it. For more information or to register, call 216-465-3996.

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Old Brooklyn StreetFest

Join Old Brooklyn for the first edition of Old Brooklyn Streetfest on Saturday, Oct. 12, from noon to 8 p.m. This festival will take place rain or shine and will include food trucks, live music, a beer garden, community resources, vendors, games and more. Broadview Road between Spring Road and Tampa Avenue will be transformed into a pedestrian-only area. For more information, such as where to park, click here.

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Walk Thru Trunk-Or-Treat

UH Rainbow Ahuja Center for Women & Children will be hosting a Walk Thru Trunk-Or-Treat on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of safe holiday fun as families will walk station to station collecting a treat from each trunk. Each child will also receive a pumpkin and decorating kit. This event is first come first serve, and children must be present in order to receive items. Trunk-or-Treat will be held at UH Rainbow Ahuja Center for Women & Children, located at 5805 Euclid Ave. For more information or to register for this event, click here.

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