FROM FALL FUN TO CHILLING THRILLS, CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH THESE SPOOKY HAPPENINGS By Vicki Martinka Petersen | Photos provided by Oswegoland Park District and St. Charles Business
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hether you’re a thrillseeker who loves a good fright at haunted houses or you’re looking for a mild but fun family event, there’s a wide variety of ways to celebrate Halloween. Here are seven fun Halloween events taking place in northern Illinois. Don’t forget to check online closer to the event dates for the latest health and safety guidelines.
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¢ PUMPKIN FEST Sept. 25-Oct. 31 Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm 17250 Weber Road, Lockport www.ourpumpkinfarm.com
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Soak up beautiful fall colors during Pumpkin Fest, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Halloween. Enjoy over 35 activities including navigating the corn maze, visiting with farm animals and
playing games such as giant Connect Four and cornhole. Admission is $19.95 when purchased online and $31.95 weekends and Columbus Day for an all-inclusive pass. Kids 2 and under are free.
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scales back on the scary and amps up old-fashioned Halloween fun. Tickets, which can be purchased online, cost $15 per person and $25 to skip the line.
¢ INSANITY HAUNTED HOUSE Friday-Sunday, Oct. 1-Halloween (closed Oct. 3) 3940 Route 251, Peru www.insanityhh.com/home.html
¢ HALLOWEEN EGGHAUNT & COSTUME PARTY Oct. 2 The Bettendorf Castle 418 Concord Ave., Fox River Grove www.bettendorfcastle.com
Find out for yourself why Insanity Haunted House was voted Illinois’ No. 3 must-see haunted attraction in 2020. Experience over 10,000 square feet of fear as you make your way through rooms “full of torture, torment and terrifying screams.” Doors open at 7 p.m. Although intended for an older audience, youngsters can join in the fun during a special kids matinee from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 17, 24 and 31, which
Explore the grounds of the historic Bettendorf Castle during the Halloween Egghaunt & Costume Party. Be sure to wear your costume for a chance to win prizes in the costume contest. The event, which is from 1 to 3 p.m., also features a balloon artist, face painting and light refreshments. Tickets, which can be purchased online, cost $45 for children ages 2-11 and $30 for ages 12 and over.
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