In Oswego
Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, 5 W. Washington St. in Oswego, will hold a Trunk or Treat Halloween celebration from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, in the church parking lot.
The public is invited. Admission and parking are free.
Volunteers will hand out treats from car trunks. Children are invited to paint a mini pumpkin.
In case of rain, the event will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24.
Call 630-554-3269 for more information.
—Al Benson
In Naperville
Halloween Happening, presented by Woody Buick/GMC, will return for 2021 at the Grand Pavilion at the Riverwalk in Naperville from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24. This free event is designed for children ages 10 and under and will feature Halloween-themed games and activity stations where they can collect treats and win prizes. The spacious lawn at the Grand Pavilion will allow the activities to be spread out. Kids are welcome to wear their favorite costumes to the event.
Halloween Happening began in 1983 as safe alternative to trick-or-treating in a family-friendly community setting. The event has continued every year since then, except 2020, when the Park District offered “Halloween Nights Lights” as a drive-through experience in its place during the height of the pandemic. Now in its 38th year, Halloween Happening has become a tradition in Naperville.
—Naperville Park District
In Aurora
Halloween treats, games and trinkets will be a highlight of Wesley United Methodist Church’s Trunk or Treat celebration from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24.
It will take place at the church parking lot at 14 N. May Street in Aurora.
Reverend John Bell, pastor, said the public is invited to attend in costumes.
Volunteers will decorate vehicle trunks to dispense treats and trinkets. A prize will be awarded to the owner of the best-decorated trunk. The observance was canceled last year due to the pandemic.
Call 630-896-1033 for more information.
—Al Benson
Aurora Noon Lions
Aurora Noon Lions club will hold its annual “Great Pumpkin” pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora.
The public is invited to attend in Halloween costumes. Parking is free. Free color photos will be taken and available in minutes.
The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, mini donuts, orange juice and coffee or milk.
Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children three to 12 years old. Proceeds will benefit Lions’ programs to aid vision- and hearing-impaired persons.
Tickets may be purchased from Noon Lions Club members, at the door or by calling 630-921-1307.
—Al Benson