🍂 Fall in Runaway Bay: Mark Your Calendars!
Fall is here, and our little community has plenty of reasons to get together! From firefighters and fall festivals, community fundraisers, and the start of the Christmas season, there’s something for everyone in Runaway Bay.
Grab your calendars, round up the family, and save these dates!
🚒 October 17 | Runaway Bay Fire Department Waterball Competition
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Runaway Bay Public Beach
Come cheer on our firefighters as departments compete in a little friendly competition!
Teams will put their hose-handling skills to the test in the Runaway Bay Fire Department’s Waterball Competition.
Residents are welcome to come watch and support our local first responders!
🍁 October 25 | The Bay Fall Fest
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM (after church)
Loation: The Bay Community Church
Bring the family for an afternoon of food, fun, faith, and community!
Activities include mini train rides, a bounce house, games, a cake walk, and food available for purchase.
A great opportunity to spend a beautiful fall afternoon with neighbors and friends!
🎃 October 31 | Light Up the Darkness
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Just Jesus Church, 513 Port O’Call Drive
Just Jesus Church is hosting its 2nd Annual Light Up the Darkness celebration, and everyone is invited!
This FREE event will feature games, prizes, candy, a bounce house, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, face painting, baked goods, a fire truck, and more!
The evening will also include a special lighted praise and worship experience.
Bring the kids and come enjoy a fun Halloween evening with the community!
❤️ November 10 | Carter BloodCare Blood Drive
Time: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
The Greater Runaway Bay Alliance (GRBA) is hosting a community blood drive.
Appointments are now being accepted, and donors will receive a plush blanket as a thank-you gift!
To schedule, text Carolyn at 940-399-9333 or visit the Carter BloodCare website.
📋 November 16 | GRBA Annual Membership Meeting
Location: Norma Coble Civic Center
Time: 6:00 PM
Join the Greater Runaway Bay Alliance for its Annual Membership Meeting, featuring Judge JD Clark as guest speaker.
🍖 November 21 | 3rd Annual Smoke on the Water
Location: 513 Port O’Call, Runaway Bay
One of Runaway Bay’s fall celebrations is back!
Get ready for a full day of BBQ, family activities, contests, and community fundraising, with proceeds benefiting the annual Freedom Fest Fireworks Show over Lake Bridgeport! 🎆
Event Schedule:
9–11 AM: Pancake Breakfast
10 AM: 5K Turkey Trot
11 AM: Cuties Contest
12:30 PM: Dog Costume Contest
10 AM–4 PM: Free kids’ activities, bounce house, and obstacle course
2–4 PM: Afternoon carnival games ($5 wristbands)
There will also be BBQ brisket and pulled pork sandwich plates, hot dogs, a fall photo spot, and a dessert auction!
🎟️ Raffle Fundraiser
Raffle prizes include a Royal Caribbean cruise for two, a Lifetime smoker/grill, a Smith & Wesson AR-22 rifle, and two $250 Visa gift cards.
Tickets are $20 each or six for $100, available at 1 Stop, Ken’s Appliances, Yesterday’s Diner, and through Nextdoor or Facebook.
🍰 Dessert Donations Needed!
Local bakers and businesses are invited to contribute desserts for the auction. Contact Rhonda at 702-301-1978 for details.
For more event information, follow the Runaway Bay Smoke on the Water Facebook page.
🎅🏼 December 2 | Runaway Bay Christmas Tree Lighting
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 1 Stop, Runaway Bay
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Runaway Bay!
Join us at 1 Stop as we kick off the holiday season with our community Christmas tree lighting!
Gather your family, bring your neighbors, and help us welcome the most wonderful time of the year together.
More details to come!
🎄December 4 | Lighted Christmas Golf Cart Parade
Time: Lineup and judging at 7:00 PM | Parade begins at 7:30 PM
Location: Norma Coble Civic Center parking lot
Get those golf carts decorated and ready to shine! The Greater Runaway Bay Alliance (GRBA) is hosting its annual Lighted Christmas Golf Cart Parade!
Residents are invited to join the fun, whether you’re decorating a golf cart or coming out to enjoy the festive lights!
The parade will be escorted by the Runaway Bay Police and Fire Departments.
No preregistration is required! Awards will be presented for first, second, and third place, sponsored by the Earl & Pansy Green family.
Light refreshments will also be available inside the Civic Center.
💙 There’s No Place Like Runaway Bay!
One of the best things about living in a small community is the people who make events like these possible.
A big thank you to our local churches, volunteers, first responders, businesses, and community organizations who continue bringing our neighbors together.
We hope to see you out and about this fall!
Stay connected with the Runaway Bay Bulletin for additional event announcements and updates.
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