Arlington Park splashes into fall

Children dive for pumpkins at Arlington Park and Aquatic Center.

  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 3:39 p.m. October 22, 2016
  • Sarasota
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‘Who knew pumpkins could float?’ was the question most parents were asking during Pumpkin Splash at the Arlington Park and Aquatic Center Saturday afternoon. 

More than 270 bright organge pumpkins were bobbing in the instruction pool for children to retrieve. After plucking pumpkins from the pool, children brought them inside to the gymnasium to paint and decorate. Families played games like Witch Pitch while they dried. 

Courtney, Addy and Leah Sanders
Courtney, Addy and Leah Sanders
Pumpkins bob in the water at Arlington Park pool Saturday afternoon.
Pumpkins bob in the water at Arlington Park pool Saturday afternoon.
Greyson and Kat Giguere
Greyson and Kat Giguere
Hawk Strouse tosses a ring during a game.
Hawk Strouse tosses a ring during a game.
Nathan Tharp adds miniature pumpkins to the pool.
Nathan Tharp adds miniature pumpkins to the pool.
Games and activity booths were set up inside the gymnasium for families to enjoy.
Games and activity booths were set up inside the gymnasium for families to enjoy.
Painted pumpkins are set aside to dry.
Painted pumpkins are set aside to dry.
Shaiel and Eden Jones pick out pumpkins with Sailor Groom.
Shaiel and Eden Jones pick out pumpkins with Sailor Groom.
A giant inflatable snake welcomes families into Arlington Park pool.
A giant inflatable snake welcomes families into Arlington Park pool.
Tara and Zander Ley show off the pumpkins they picked out.
Tara and Zander Ley show off the pumpkins they picked out.
Sisters Victoria and Hailey Singer are proud of the pumpkins they swam to retrieve.
Sisters Victoria and Hailey Singer are proud of the pumpkins they swam to retrieve.
A game of Witch Pitch is set up for children to toss bean bags into cauldrons.
A game of Witch Pitch is set up for children to toss bean bags into cauldrons.
Pumpkins are added to the instructional pool for children to swim and pick.
Pumpkins are added to the instructional pool for children to swim and pick.

 

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