In Aurora
Aurora has been ranked as one of the best cities in the country for trick-or-treating; and the City of Lights is preparing for another safe and fun Halloween this year.
Designated Trick-or-Treat hours in Aurora will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31.
Following State and Federal health guidance, families are encouraged to trick-or-treat outside and to not gather in large groups. Costumes should incorporate medical masks, or cloth, face coverings. Masks that generally come with costumes do not protect from viruses. In addition, trick-or-treaters are reminded to wash their hands before and after participating in activities.
As an alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating, the Aurora will be host the second citywide Trick-or-Treat Drive-Thru from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive. Parents can bring children dressed in costumes, and even decorate their vehicles, to receive free special treat bags for every child in the vehicle.
Registration is mandatory for the Trick-or-Treat Drive-Thru. The event is open for Aurora residents only, and an adult in the vehicle must present identification with an Aurora address.
Registration will open at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 at www.aurora-il.org/Halloween.
—City of Aurora government
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.
—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.
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.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