Ghost Stories in the Park, a Scare-illon concert, Halloween Happening, and hayrides, oh, my! Beware of the spooky attractions this season when the full moon appears extra bright and if it shines on you when you’re sleeping, you’re moonstruck!
The Naperville Park District offers a variety of October events for the community to enjoy in celebration of Halloween and the fall season.
Beginning on Fri., Oct. 4, the Naperville Park District will host Summer Place Theatre’s Ghost Stories in the Park…In the Dark at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion. Shows run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13.
Tickets are available at the door or through the Naperville Park District at www.napervilleparks.org or at the administrative offices at 320 W. Jackson Ave.
The Riverwalk Grand Pavilion is located along the Riverwalk just west of Centennial Beach. This event is appropriate for adults and children ages 5 and up.
Hayrides at Seager Park / Knoch Knolls
Find a complete time table for registration of fall hayrides open for both Seager Park and Knoch Knolls Park every weekend in October. The outings include a ride through the woods, a campfire and hot chocolate. The cost is $8 per person for individuals 3 and up.
A special Halloween Hayride is scheduled for Sun., Oct. 27 from 4 to 6PM at Knoch Knolls Park. Everyone is invited to dress up in a costume and each child receives a goody bag.
Free events, too!
The Scare-illon concert, scheduled from 7-8PM. on Sat., Oct. 26, will feature both classical and popular music with spooky and atmospheric themes. Special guests this year include Élan Dance Company dancers, who will perform special Halloween themed dances. Élan Dance Company is a program of the Naperville Park District and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
Performed on a 72-bell carillon, the Scare-illon concert will include a live video feed from the playing cabin to a large monitor on the plaza in front of the tower. As always, the concerts are free and open to the public. The Naperville Park District will provide Halloween treats for the audience. The Moser Tower that houses the large carillon instrument is located at the base of Rotary Hill at 443 W. Aurora Ave.
A Naperville Park District tradition for more than 30 years, Halloween Happening will take place at the Grand Pavilion at the Riverwalk from 1 – 4PM on Sun., Oct. 27. This free event is designed for children ages 10 and under with four themed areas, where they can collect treats, play games and win prizes.
For more information on all of the Naperville Park District’s programs and services, or to register online for any of the Halloween programs that require a fee, visit www.napervilleparks.org.
For more information about the Carillon, visit www.napervilleparks.org or www.naperville-carillon.org. Plan a visit to the observation deck for a spectacular view of the autumn leaves on the weekend when the colors change.
