As residents of Oswego, all of us at Premier Mailing & Printing are actively involved in the community and try to stay up-to-date on what’s going on in the area. That’s why we thought we’d put together a list of Halloween events happening in Oswego, IL during the month of October.
Oswego Cemetery Walk – Thursday, October 6, 2016
Hosted by the Oswegoland Park District and the Oswegoland Heritage Association, this family-friendly event is taking place from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Visitors will be guided through the Oswego Township Cemetery in small groups and visit with the “ghosts” of past Oswego residents at their gravesites. The last tour will leave at 9:00 pm.
Pumpkin Races – Saturday, October 15, 2016
Hosted by the Oswegoland Optimist Club, the Pumpkin Races are held from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on the corner of Main Street and Jackson Street in downtown Oswego.
In the Pumpkin Races, children and businesses carve a pumpkin and attach wheels to it. Then, they race their pumpkins down a hill to see who wins. There is a Kids Division and a Business Division. All proceeds raised at the event will go towards the Oswegoland Optimist Club’s Christmas Project. The Oswego Presbyterian Church is also hosting a Chili Cook-off during the races, and select Oswego businesses will be offering trick-or-treating. Races start at noon.
Halloween at The Y – Friday, October 21, 2016
The Oswego Family Y is hosting an evening of fall family fun from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Activities include: tractor hayrides, a pumpkin patch, mini pumpkin decorating, a bounce house, costume contests, and carnival games. Admission is free.
Park After Dark – Friday, October 21 – Saturday, October 22, 2016
A twist on the classic haunted house, this event is for children 14 and up, and is an interactive zombie fighting experience. The first session begins at 7:30 pm, Friday night and is followed by four more sessions throughout the two days. So, if you have some zombie lovers in your family, consider heading out to South Point in Oswego to fight some zombies!
33rd Annual Monster Mash Bash – Saturday, October 29, 2016
Held at Oswego High School, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, the Monster Mash Bash is the Oswegoland Park District’s Halloween party for children of all ages! Featuring face painting, bounce houses, and games, it’s the perfect opportunity for your kids to show off their costumes and have some fun.
Oswego Trick-or-Treating Times – Monday, October 31, 2016, 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm