Bench in Preston Hollow Park, donated by the Preston Hollow Early Childhood Association (PHECA).

Bench in Preston Hollow Park, donated by the Preston Hollow Early Childhood Association (PHECA).

By October 4, 100-degree weather should be a thing of memory. Celebrate at Preston Hollow Early Childhood Association’s (PHECA) annual Party in the Park.

The event will feature a live DJ, face painting, balloon animals, a trackless train and food from Hamburger Man and Kona Ice. To join the fun, head to Preston Hollow Park on Thackery at 4 p.m.

Tickets should be purchase by October 1 — they cost $25 for PHECA members and $35 for the general public. Proceeds benefit Reading Partners, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing childhood literacy. Bring a book to donate, if you like. Click here for details.

(Seems our neighborhood has declared October park party month!)