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Harvest From the Heart: MKR’s October Celebration of Kindness

October 5, 2025

*This is a sponsored initiative.

This October, Macaroni KID Richmond is turning fall festivities into a movement of generosity with Harvest From the Heart—a month-long celebration that blends seasonal fun with heartfelt connection. Families are invited to visit MKR at three exciting local events: 

October 11th- Short Pump Town Center

October 24th- Henrico County Recreation & Parks’ Trunk or Treat & Movie Night at Deep Run Park 

October 25th- Howl-o-ween at Stony Point Fashion Park 

October 26th- SCOR Fall Festival Open House 

At each event, MKR will be handing out special “Harvest from the Heart” bags filled with non-food treats, sponsor highlights from Snapology and the Youth Business Exchange, and a curated list of top Trunk or Treat spots to explore around town.

But these aren’t just goodie bags—they’re kindness kits. Each one comes with a simple mission: pay it forward. Once you receive the harvest bag:

🛍️ Enjoy the treats

🎨🍬Refill the harvest bag with any goodies you like

➡️💘Pay it forward!

Whether you pass it along to a neighbor, a classmate, or a friend who could use a little seasonal cheer, you’ll be helping spread joy beyond the event gates. It’s a small gesture with a big ripple effect—because when we harvest from the heart, we grow something truly special in our community. So come say hi, grab a bag, and be part of the kindness chain this fall. 🍂💛