First annual Abington Fest to feature Kids’ Dash & 5K, festival, parent-child golf tournament on Oct. 4-5

Abington Fest, a two-day community celebration, will take place on Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5.

The fall festival will feature a 5K race and Kids’ Dash, activities including Touch a Truck – Trunk or Treat, and a Parent-Child Golf Tournament.

Kids’ Dash: Held on the baseball outfields at Roslyn Park, the Kids’ Dash features staggered start times by age group. Every child who participates will receive a medal. Cost: Free

5K race: The course begins and ends in Roslyn Park, weaving through the Roslyn neighborhood. Expect rolling uphills in the first half and a downhill finish in the second. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each gender category, plus an award for the top Abington resident in each category. Cost: $30 (ages 18+) | $20 (ages 5–17)

The schedule:

More information can be found here and in the flyer below:


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