City Councilor Dan Champine, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque Community Safety, NBA Star Kenny Thomas, Zia Sports Academy, YFS, and AFR Team Up for “Halloween Hoops and Trick or Treat”

ALBUQUERQUE - On Saturday, October 31, 2026, City Councilor Dan Champine, District 8, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque Community Safety Department (ACS), Albuquerque Youth and Families Department (YFS), Albuquerque Fire & Rescue (AFR), NBA Legend Kenny Thomas, and Zia Sports Academy hosted a fun Halloween afternoon event for all ages at Holiday Park Community Center! 

The free "Seasons of Nonviolence" event was an indoor-outdoor, fun-filled festival atmosphere, under clear weather. The event drew a maximum turnout, highlighted by the energy on the court with the 3-on-3 basketball tournament managed by Zia Sports Academy. The brackets featured a full slate of teams and players competing at all ages and skill groups.

Beyond the courts, everyone enjoyed the free food trucks, face painting, bouncy house. While Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) and Albuquerque Police Department’s (APD) Crime Prevention Unit provided fire safety information, fun, and promotional items. Inside the community center, YFS and ACS hosted a free candy trail for youth participants. View these photos of the event.

“This turnout demonstrates the value of community partnerships,” said City Council Vice President Dan Champine. “I want to thank the dedicated staff from Youth and Family Services and the Parks and Recreation Department for their work in organizing and executing this event.”

The Seasons of Nonviolence is sponsored by Bernalillo County, City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation, Albuquerque Community Safety Department, Albuquerque Fire & Rescue, and Albuquerque Police Department. The summer-long initiative encourages youth to take a pledge of nonviolence and offers a series of events throughout the season for young people to have fun and stay safe.