New Hanover Township Parks and Recreation

11/10/2026

Looking for a fun way to kick off December? Come spend the morning with us at New Hanover Township for a little holiday fun! Enjoy cookies and milk, festive crafts, and a chance to snap some special holiday photos with Santa.

And yes, your four-legged family members are invited, too! We'll have a special time set aside just for pet pictures.

A little giving goes a long way! We are proud to support Toys for Tots and will be accepting new, unwrapped toy donations at the event. Help us bring a smile to a child's face this Christmas!

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Children: 10 AM – 12 PM
Pets: 12 PM – 12:30 PM

2943 North Charlotte Street, Gilbertsville

We hope you'll join us for a morning of holiday fun and giving! ❤️💚

11/03/2026

Saturday, December 5, 2026, Santa is making a stop in New Hanover Township!

It's time to get into the holiday spirit! Join us for a fun-filled morning of Christmas cheer, sweet treats, festive fun, and, of course, a chance to meet Santa himself!
Bring the little ones for a special holiday outing, and don't forget your furry family members because pets get their own time with Santa, too!

Kids & Families: 10 AM – 12 PM
Pet Photos: 12 PM – 12:30 PM

Grab your camera, bring your Christmas spirit, and come make some holiday memories with us at the New Hanover Township Building, 2943 North Charlotte Street, Gilbertsville! We can't wait to see you there!

10/29/2026

10/26/2026

Join Boyertown Area Multi Service for an evening of family fun at their Festival of Trees Holiday Celebration on December 4 and 5!

10/25/2026

It was a spooktacular event tonight at the New Hanover Haunt! 🎃

Community members of all ages skated together at the vibrant, music-filled roller rink, walked through the haunted barn, met our first responders, connected with a variety of organizations and businesses, drank hot chocolate, and participated in multiple games.

Special thanks to the New Hanover Township Recreation Committee volunteers for their outstanding creativity and tireless efforts, and to all of our community partners for helping us provide an incredible event for residents.

We wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween!

10/24/2026

THE HAUNT IS ON!

Dare to enter the Haunted Barn tonight? Come get SCARED!

📍 New Hanover Community Park
🕕 6–8 PM

We’re ready for you… are you ready for us?! 😈🎃

10/22/2026

Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend? Come join us on Saturday, October 24 at Community Park for a FREE night of Halloween fun!

🛼 Roller Skating | 5–8 PM
Bring your skates and enjoy music, lights, and skating! The Roller Derby Team will be joining us, too!

👻 Haunted Barn | 6–8 PM
Come check out the Haunted Barn if you dare!

🍬 Free candy from local vendors
☕ Hot chocolate to keep you warm

Bring the kids, invite some friends, and come spend the evening with us! There’s plenty of fun to go around, and best of all, it’s FREE!

See you at Community Park!

Sponsored by the New Hanover Parks & Recreation Committee

10/21/2026

Only a few days left until the Haunt!

Get ready for a spooktacular night of family fun, treats, and just a few mild scares!
Walk through our haunted barn
Visit local businesses handing out treats and goodies
Show off your Halloween costume
Bring your skate gear for family skating with music at the rink courtesy of Rock Star Roller Derby!

October 24 | 5–8 PM
2766 Gail Drive, Gilbertsville

Best of all, this event is FREE and family-friendly! 🎃

We can’t wait to celebrate Halloween with our New Hanover Township community. Tag your friends and bring the whole family!

10/08/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN HAUNT IS HERE! 👻🎃

Because apparently regular family activities weren’t terrifying enough. 😂

⛸️ Skating starts at 5:00 PM — bring your skates and get those wheels moving!
👻 Haunted Barn is open 6:00–8:00 PM — where the real screaming begins. 😱

Come skate, get scared, eat candy, laugh at your friends, and question every life decision you made that led you into the Haunted Barn. 😂🧟‍♀️

🎃 Costumes encouraged. Courage optional

10/06/2026

Parents, here’s your chance to get a little extra mileage out of that Halloween costume you just spent $37 on…

Because let’s be honest, by October 31st your kid will probably have:

Changed their mind 4 times
Decided the costume is “itchy”
Suddenly wanted to be something completely different
Or refused to wear it because “EVERYONE is going to be that.” 🙃
🎃 Put that costume to work early! 👻

Join us for the New Hanover Haunt on October 24 from 6–8 PM for a FREE night of family Halloween fun!

👻 Haunted barn walk with eeks & shrieks
🍬 Local businesses and organizations handing out treats & goodies
🎃 Costumes encouraged
🛼 Family skating at the rink — bring your own skates/skate gear and enjoy some time on the rink!
🧡 Free admission!

📍 2766 Gail Drive, Gilbertsville

Costumes encouraged… while they’re still willing to wear them. 😂🎃🦇