Haunted House at DoleFree! Friday, October 11, 7–8:30pmCome get your spook on with a FREE Haunted House at Dole Center in partnership with the Oak Park Public Library. Enjoy a tour and a scare courtesy of the library sta� . Open house, just drop in.

Spooky StrollSaturday, October 12, 7:30pmSpend the evening strolling through the spooky setting of Austin Gardens, carve or decorate your own pumpkin, get your face painted, enjoy marshmallows and family-friendly ghost stories around the � re and � nish the evening with a magic show! Halloween costumes encouraged. Each person attending must be a registered. Ages 3+Res/NR: $10/$13 Register #464900

Fright at Night Friday, October 18, 5:30–8:30pm� e BOOtanical Conservatory promises to bring tricks, treats and Halloween fun. Come see what poisonous plants grow in the shadows of the Oak Park Conservatory. Admission to Fright at Night is every half hour. Pre-registration tickets are strongly recommended. All attendees need a ticket. All ages. Kids under age 2 are free.

$8 pre-registration tickets$10 at the door (limited availability)

Entry Times5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00pmPurchase your tickets at pdop.org/fright-at-night.

Tricks, Treats & TailsSunday, October 13, 2:00–3:30pmDress your prized pooch up for an a� ernoon of trick or treating around Maple Park, costume contests, music, snacks and more! Fun prizes will be awarded to a variety of our costume contest participants. � is program is put on in partnership with the Animal Care League. All ages.

Registration is per dog. Pre-registration recommended, however drop-ins are welcome.$5 of your registration fee goes to help homeless animals. Res/NR: $10/$12

Haunted TerrariumsSaturday, October 19, 1–2:30pmLearn the basics of terrarium construction and care while constructing your very own terrarium with a Halloween theme to take home. Each registration includes one terrarium. Register under the child's name. Must be accompanied by an adult.Location: Oak Park ConservatoryRegister #435320Res/NR: $30/38 (per pair)

Halloween Movie Day Sunday, October 27, 2–5pmStart your a� ernoon by creating Eek-o-friendly masks to get in the "spirit" of things. � en, weather permitting, we'll go out to the patio for s'mores and ghost stories by the � re. We'll then go inside, turn out the lights and play a Halloween movie and munch on movie snacks. Each child in your family must be a registered participant. Ages 5-10. Location: Austin GardensRegister #462013Res/NR: $10/$15

The Great Pumpkin Smash Free! Saturday, November 2, 4–5pmDon't know what to do with that old pumpkin? Why not smash it down Barrie Sled Hill and enter your carved work of art in the mushiest and squishiest event of the season? All participants will start at the top of Barrie Hill and toss or smash their pumpkins to smithereens. Free and open to the public - no need to pre-register, just show up ready to SMASH! All Ages.

Family-friendly Fun for Halloween

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Trunk or TreatFree! Friday, October 25, 5:15-6:15pmCome out and Trunk or Treat with us at Ridgeland Common. Registration is free but required to reserve your spot. Vehicle must be decorated and participants must provide candy to hand out. Costumes are encouraged! Participating cars can begin setting up at 4:30pm.

Spooky SkateFriday, October 25, 6:15–8:15pmPut your costume on and come to the rink to be spooked out of your skates. Enjoy a ghoulish public skate with all the extras! Compete in a costume contest, play chilling games on the ice, do some creepy cra� s, and, of course, eat some candy too! � e ice will be decorated like a haunted house with Halloween-themed music. All Ages.$10 or $3 with season pass. $3 o� with a costume. ($3 skate rental)

Haunt the RinkFriday, October 25, 8:30–10pmDo not miss this middle school/teen only ice rink event. � e rink will be open exclusively to event participants. In addition to skating there will be music, games and more. � e person in the most creative Halloween costume will win an awesome prize. Ages 10-14.Res/NR: $15/19 ($3 skate rental)

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