The days leading to Oct. 31 feature many themed activities.
Here are some Halloween events happening in the Southland.
Chicago Heights
Drive Thru Trunk or Treat: 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 28 at Chicago Heights East Golf Course parking lot, 315 Glenwood Road. Admission: free. 708-755-1351. chparkdistrict.net/program-book; click Fall/Winter 2023; go to Page 14.
Crete Township
Moonlight Masquerade: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 S. Dutton Road, near Beecher. Tickets: $5 (ages 21 and older). Registration is due Oct. 18. 708-946-2216. reconnectwithnature.org.
Frankfort
Scary at the Prairie 5K Costume Run and Spooky Sprint: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 21 at Prairie Park, 7 N. White St. Admission: $15-$20. 815-469-2177. frankfortil.org.
Flossmoor
Flossmoor Business Association Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade: 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 28 in the village’s downtown and at Flossmoor Commons, on Vollmer Road between Kedzie Avenue and Governors Highway. Admission: free. 708-798-2300. flossmoor.org.
Hickory Hills
Halloween Egg Hunt & Costume Parade: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 28 at Krueger Park soccer field, 9100 S. 88th Ave. Tickets: $9-$11. 708-598-1233. hhparkdistrict.org.
Homer Glen
Trunk or Treat: 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 21 at Heritage Park, 14240 W. 151st St. Admission: free. 708-301-0632. homerglenil.org; click under Events in Community.
Joliet
Pumpkin Fun Run: 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 14 at Hadley Valley — Gougar Road Access, on Gougar Road, north of U.S. 6/Maple Road. Admission: free. Registration is due Oct. 11. 815-727-8700. reconnectwithnature.org.
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Lansing
Trick-or-Treat at The Pointe: 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 28 at Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry St. Admission: free. 708-895-7209. foxpointe.org.
Mokena
Halloween Hollow: 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 6 and noon to 10 p.m. Oct. 7 at Yunker Park, 10824 La Porte Road. Admission: free. Parking: $5. Unlimited wristbands for carnival at The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center, 10847 W. La Porte Road: $30-$35 Oct. 6 and 7 and 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 8. 708-390-2401. mokenapark.com.
Trick or Treat in the Woods: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Hickory Creek Preserve — La Porte Road Access, on La Porte Road east of Wolf Road. Tickets: $5. Registration is due Oct. 20. 708-946-2216. reconnectwithnature.org.
Monee
Halloween Happenings: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Firemen’s Park Building & Pavilion, 5218 W. Court St. Admission: free. 708-534-8301. villageofmonee.org.
Olympia Fields
Woodland Pumpkin Hunt: 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, 20000 Western Ave. Tickets: $10-$15, ages 2 to 6. 708-957-0300. hfparks.com.
Orland Park
The Great Pumpkin Party: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 at Centennial Park Warming Center, 15600 West Ave. Tickets: $3-$7. Registration is required. 708-403-6100. orlandpark.org.
Boo Bash: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Orland Square, 288 Orland Square Drive. Admission: free (ages 12 and younger). 708-349-1646. simon.com.
Palos Park
Halloween Party & Trick-or-Treat on The Green: 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at Palos Park Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St. Admission: free. 708-671-3760. facebook.com/palosparkrecreation.
Worth
Halloween Haunted Trail: 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27 and 28 and 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Worth Boat Launch, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. Admission: $10 evening; $6 daytime. 708-448-7080. worthparkdistrict.org.
Jessi Virtusio is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.