Picking a piece, painting a face at Henderson festival —PHOTOS

Las Vegas Review-Journal

October 8, 2017 - 12:01 am

Rachel Kirkendall lifts up daughter Elise, 2, to grab a pice of candy at Heritage Harvest Festival in Henderson, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett

A child passes a sing for a Pumpkin Patch at Heritage Harvest Festival in Henderson, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett

Children pet goats and chickens at Heritage Harvest Festival in Henderson, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett

Julia Urquieta, 6, gets her face painted by Joy Bross at Heritage Harvest Festival in Henderson, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett

The Heritage Harvest Festival in Henderson featured live entertainment, a craft fair, a petting zoo, two bounce houses, face painting and games for all generations.

The event, held at Heritage Park, also included senior health and information booths, volunteer opportunities, safety information and free health screenings.

A Pumpkin Patch pool party followed at the Heritage Park Aquatic Complex.

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