By: Nick Powers | Warren Weekly | Published April 11, 2025
WARREN — A bit of rain didn’t dampen the fun at the Warren Spring Carnival on April 5.
Warren Parks and Recreation Director Anthony Casasanta said the event has been happening for over 15 years, with a slight break during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. He said attendance was up from last year at the free event, which takes place at the Warren Community Center.
“There were over 1,000 kids who came through,” Casasanta said.
This year, two photographers were set up to get photos with the Easter Bunny. This kept the lines short and moving quickly, according to Casasanta. Kona Ice also set up at the event to serve shaved ice treats.
Members of the Warren Garden Club helped kids plant sunflower, green beans and pumpkin seeds at the event.
“It’s a wonderful thing for the children to get out during the spring,” said Connie Stewart, who coordinates membership with the Warren Garden Club.
Warren Garden Club member Carole Wiseman said about 400 kids participated in the event.
“It was exhausting. It was busy the whole time,” Wiseman said.
Mainstays like face painting, bounce houses, balloon art and an Easter egg hunt were featured again at the event.
“Since I’ve been here for five years, with the break of COVID, it’s done really well,” Casasanta said. “It’s always well attended.”