
Spooktacular season is here!

Frozen Frights • October 17
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Glenview Community Ice Center • What’s spooky, chilly and tons of fun? Glen-BOO Community Ice Center! Dress up in your costume and enjoy a Halloween-themed cosmic skate with special lights and glow sticks under the disco ball. The evening also features fun giveaways, Trunk or Treat in the parking lot, a costume contest and Ice Bumper Car rides in the Studio Rink. Admission: Free with a Season Public Skate Pass or $10 per skater. Children 3 and under skate free with a paying adult. Skates: $4, or FREE when you come dressed in costume
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Halloween SKELEbration • October 24 • Presented by Graber & Gyllenhaal Orthodontics
5:30 – 8 p.m. at the Park Center (2400 Chestnut Ave.) • Get Ready for a Spooktacular Night! Calling all little ghouls, goblins and skeletons (ages 2–12)! Put on your favorite costume and join us for a fang-tastic evening of fright-free fun at our indoor/outdoor Halloween bash! Costumes are encouraged and smiles are guaranteed. Parents must accompany children.
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A Family Halloween • October 26
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Historic Wagner Farm • Wear your favorite costumes to our kid-friendly bash that includes a haunted wagon ride, pumpkin games, and more ghoulish fun. $10/person. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
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Monster Mends – Costume Repair WorkshopCreatures of the Night • October 1
4:30-7:30 p.m. at The Grove (13-17 Years) • Don’t let a costume malfunction ruin your spooky season! Bring your Halloween costume to our repair station and learn simple fixes to keep your look frightfully flawless. We’ll have sewing machines and supplies, hot glue, glitter, fabric pens, patches, and more. Spooky bites provided. Fee: R/NR $20/22
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BOO-tique Costume Exchange • October 2-4
Bring your clean, gently used costumes ahead of time and receive a shopping receipt with the total value of your items. Use your receipt to “shop” on Saturday. Whether you’re trick-or-treating, attending a party or just love to dress up – there’s something for everyone! All ages and sizes are welcome. Costume Drop Off Dates • 📍 Park Center Lobby Th, October 2 • 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. • 4 – 6 p.m. F, October 3 • 12 – 3 p.m. BOO-tique Costume Exchange 📍 Park Center Mini Gym Sa, October 4 • 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

1920s Film: The Phantom of the Opera • October 10
7-9 p.m. at the Historic Wagner Farm Sales Shed • Join us for a night of popcorn watching the 1925 classic – The Phantom of the Opera. The Farm will provide the popcorn along with an educational commentary before the film begins. Fee: $4 per person. Purchase your tickets in advance online (INSERT LINK) or pay at the door. Need help? Call us at 847-657-1506. See you at the Farm!
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Creatures of the Night • October 10
6-7:30 p.m. at The Grove • (7-12 Years) Join us for special nighttime animal encounters as we explore the mysterious and often misunderstood world of nocturnal wildlife. Set off on a guided tour to meet our nocturnal and crepuscular creatures. Discover the amazing adaptations of nocturnal animals and see the nature center come alive in a whole new light. Fee: R/NR $14/16
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Autumn Roasts & Rides • October 10 & 17
At Historic Wagner Farm • Time Slots – 5:15 p.m. • 5:45 p.m. • 6:15 p.m. • 6:45 p.m. Cozy up around the fire for an evening of sweet fall memories! Roast marshmallows, build the perfect s’more and then hop aboard a tractor-drawn wagon for a scenic ride through the pasture as the sun sets over the farm. Fee: $12 per person. Children 2 & under free (must sit on an adult’s lap) Spaces fill fast! Pre-register today to guarantee your spot! Note: Limited tickets may be available at the door. Need help? Call us at 847-657-1506.
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Howl-O-Ween • October 12 • Sponsored by Carriage Hill Kennels
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Community Bark West (Free with dog park membership) • Treat your pup to some special Halloween treats and toys while enjoying a drink from Tom’s Coffee Truck. Snap a photo in front of our spooky backdrop and participate in a costume contest for a chance to win a free dog park membership for next year!
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Creepy Crawly Prairie Animals • October 18
10-11 a.m. at The Grove • (4+ Years plus Adult) Learn about spiders, snakes, and other “spooky” animals that make the prairie their home. We’ll search the trails for signs of all these animals and learn about how they are getting ready for winter. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Please register each guardian/child separately.
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Forest Rot Walk • October 22
5:30-7 p.m. at The Grove • (5-8 Years) Take a closer look at the wild world of decomposition! This fun hike turns gross into great as we explore through hands-on activities how dead things break down and feed the forest. We’ll discover nature’s recyclers—fungi, insects, and bacteria—and learn how decay helps keep the forest alive. Fee: R/NR $10/12
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Hops and Haunts • October 24
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at The Grove • Gather around the fire this Halloween season for Hops & Haunts—a chillingly fun night out for adults. Enjoy local craft beer under the stars as our storytellers share eerie legends, unsettling true tales, and spine-tingling folklore by the flicker of the campfire. It’s a casual evening of haunted history and nature’s mysteries, perfect for those who like their brews with a side of boo. Costumes optional, courage encouraged. Cheers… if you dare R/NR 24.00/$26.00 Designated Driver: R/NR $14.00/$16.00
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