Northfield Elementary School PTO
SATURDAY May 30, 2026
9 AM - 1 PM
Northfield Elementary School PTO
SATURDAY May 30, 2026
9 AM - 1 PM
SPRING CARNIVAL & FUN RUN
Is on!
Volunteers are needed to support this event in being a success; please consider offering some of your time!
Northfield Elementary School Playground
Come for the RUN and stay for the FUN!
The Northfield Elementary School PTO Spring Carnival & Fun Run has become
an annual tradition that the children look forward to every year!
FUN RUN
This half mile Fun Run is for all children in Preschool through Grade 6 (Preschool parents only are welcome to run with their child). This run is not timed and everyone will receive a prize.
The Fun Run begins at 9:00 AM on Main Street in front of Northfield Elementary School.
(THANK YOU to the Northfield Police Department for closing Main Street for this event!).
Coming Soon: If your child(ren) would like to participate, please keep and eye out for this years registration form. Please complete this 2026 REGISTRATION FORM form and return to school by Friday May 22, 2026.
ALL REGISTERED RUNNERS MUST SIGN-IN BETWEEN 8:15-8:50 AM ON THE DAY OF THE RUN.
RUN SIGN IN WILL BE AT THE TABLE IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL. ALL REGISTERED RUNNERS MUST SIGN-IN TO RECEIVE THEIR RACE BIB.
Runners will head south on Main Street to turn around near the IGA/blinking light and then run north on Main Street finishing on the NES playground.
Kids who do not want to run are encouraged to attend and cheer on their friends & classmates!
There is no fee for the Fun Run and volunteers are greatly appreciated!
Please contact the Fun Run Coordinators Shannon and Chelsea through the PTO email or facebook with questions!
CARNIVAL
**Will begin immediately after the Fun Run!**
THIS IS A FAMILY EVENT!
*Games and activities are FREE, except for the Dunk Tank.
There will also be the opportunity to purchase food (by donation)
INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE
DUNK TANK ($1 FOR 3 THROWS) with the 6th grade!
TOUCH-A-TRUCK with NES Fire Dept
Boy Scouts Booth with Inflatable Archery
YUMMY FOOD (by donation to NES PTO)
FACE PAINTING with the 5th grade!
Spin with Lynn Cotton Candy Creations (for $ purchase)
Giant Bubbles!!!
New for 2026....
Jr. Fire Fighters of Northfield Booth
Spin with Lynn Cotton Candy Creations ($6)
The Northfield Police Department will be handing out FREE ice cream treats!
***VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS!***
Please consider giving just an hour of your time to help make this a fun day for the kids! Help is needed running the games and working at the food booth. A description of where and when help is needed is included in the online sign-up with this link: Click Here To Sign-Up
Questions? Please contact NorthfieldElementaryPTO@gmail.com
THANK YOU!
www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4DA4A82EA1FC1-64077541-spring
This family event is an exciting day filled with lots of fun! The day starts with the Fun Run, a 1/2 mile run down Main Street and back to the school. After the race, the Carnival begins! There are fun games, activities, yummy food & much more! This event is organized, coordinated, and run by volunteers! Many people are needed to make the Carnival a success! Please consider giving your time to help make this a fun day for the kids! THANK YOU!
Below are pictures of this event from previous years...