Several events sponsored by the Village of Park Forest are schedule over the final week of October. View details on each below.
Please note: Trick or Treating hours in Park Forest this year are from 3 to 8 p.m.
Haunted House
Oct. 25, 26, 27, and 31
361 Artists Way in Downtown Park Forest
Cost: $6 with canned goods to donate to those in need and $8 without canned goods. Groups of ten are $40 (with or without canned goods).
Experience a scary good time with Park Forest’s Haunted House, benefiting a great cause. Tickets are Tickets can be purchased at Village Hall or at the door. For more ticket information, call 708-748- 2005.
Hours of Operation:
Friday, Oct. 25, 7 - 10 p.m. - General Admission
Saturday, Oct. 26, 6 - 10 p.m. - General Admission
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2 - 4 p.m. - Soft scare for young children, elderly and those with disabilities only
6 - 9 p.m. - General Admission
Thursday, Oct. 31, 5 - 9 p.m. - General Admission
Watch the promotional video:
Fall Fest & Chili Cookoff
Saturday, Oct. 26, 1 - 3 p.m.
Somonauk Park, 250 Somonauk Street
Cost: FREE to attend
Celebrate the arrival of fall with a chili cook off, stories around a bonfire, delicious s’mores, a Trunk n’ Treat in the parking lot, and so much more. Sponsored by the Park Forest Recreation & Parks Advisory Board, the Park Forest Police Department, and the Park Forest Economic Development & Planning Department. For more information, call 708-748-2005.
Candy Walk and Festivities
Thursday, Oct. 31, 3 - 8 p.m.
Village Green (behind Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive)
Enjoy a family friendly candy walk in Park Forest's Downtown from 3 - 5 p.m. Games and activities take place from 4 - 8 p.m. with a special costume contest from 6 - 7 p.m. An additional contest for the best dressed family will earn one lucky winner $100. For questions, call, 708-283-5621.
Zombie Apocalypse
Thursday, Oct. 31, 6 - 10 p.m.
Village Green (behind Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive)
The latest addition to Park Forest’s Halloween offerings is the all-new Zombie Apocalypse! Sign-up to participate in the scariest walk through Downtown Park Forest that you’ve ever experienced. Register today to receive an exclusive map. Would you like to volunteer? Call 708-748-2005.
Please note: Trick or Treating hours in Park Forest this year are from 3 to 8 p.m.