Bands in Parks: Music, Magic and Mayhem
About This Event
Bands in Parks performs at New Farm Park.Grab your picnic rug, dress up in your favourite Halloween costume and join us at New Farm Park for an afternoon concert of music and family fun!This Halloween celebration is filled with magical melodies, spooky favourites, movie themes and plenty of musical surprises for all ages. From playful ghosts and friendly monsters to witches, wizards and superheroes, everyone is invited.Whether you're young or simply young at heart, this frightfully fun concert is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with music, laughter and community. Featuring South of the River Community Band.
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