Three Richvale Elementary School teachers dressed as bottles of Elmer's glue help operate the cake walk during the annual PAWS Fall Carnival on Oct. 21 at Biggs Community Hall.

BIGGS, CA (MPG) - Families filled the Biggs Community Hall on Oct. 21 as Parents Association Working for Students (PAWS) hosted its annual Fall Carnival, bringing together students and families from across the Biggs Unified School District.

The Halloween-themed carnival ran from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and featured games, treats, a cake walk and fundraising activities.

Admission was free, with tickets available for carnival games, including fishing, ring toss and "Pick a Treat," where participants selected candy from a giant nose.

A volunteer dressed as a blue crayon displays school spirit merchandise during the annual PAWS Fall Carnival at Biggs Community Hall on Oct. 21.

Costumed children and parents crowded the main hall, where volunteers operated games and the cake walk.

Students throughout the district participated in fundraising activities. The Biggs Associated Student Body hosted a haunted house, while sixth graders operated a concession stand. A silent auction offered another fundraising opportunity for families.

Vaughna Schooler, a parent of two Richvale Elementary School students, said the carnival has become an event her children anticipate each year.

Children try their luck at a Frankenstein-themed carnival game during the PAWS Fall Carnival on Oct. 21 in Biggs.

“The kids look forward to it, and it's nice because the book fair is always here with it. The kids get to come hang out here, get some treats and then go over and check out the book fair too,” Schooler said.

Schooler, who has attended the carnival for four years, said she appreciates the opportunity for families from Biggs and Richvale to participate in a districtwide event.

“It’s great because there’s a lot of things that we do independently (Biggs Elementary and Richvale Elementary), but I think it's really fantastic that the elementary schools can get together and put on, and support, things like this for the community,” Schooler said.