Family-friendly events provided by the Naperville Park District would be a great way to celebrate Halloween the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28.
Illuminated with orange lights for October, the Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower will lend an eerie glow when crowds gather for the 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Scare-illon concert Saturday, Oct. 27. City Carillonneur Tim Sleep will play spooky, atmospheric Halloween pieces to set the mood for the season. In honor of the 25th anniversary of Tim Burton’s movie, “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” the Carillon music will feature the following songs from the movie: “This Is Halloween”, “Oogie Boogie’s Song”, “Jack’s Obsession”, and “Sally’s Song”.
Élan Dance Company will perform at the Scare-illon, alternating with the Carillon performance numbers. Élan’s Junior Company, ages nine to 13, will perform a fun, spooky jazz dance to Glee’s version of Thriller/Heads Will Roll. This piece adds a modern feel to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Apprentice Company, ages 12-15, will present a modern dance piece entitled “The Hill.” Senior Company, ages 14-18, will perform a modern piece, “Lucid Dreams.”
The audience is encouraged to dress for the weather because the event is outdoors on Rotary Hill, overlooking the Carillon. Naperville Park District personnel will hand out glow sticks as long as the supply lasts. Both Élan Dance Company and the Carillon programs are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
The 2018 Halloween Happening presented by Woody Buick/GMC will take place at the Grand Pavilion at the Riverwalk from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. This free event is designed for children ages 10 and under with four themed areas, where they can collect treats, play games and win prizes. The four themed areas include Halloween Way, Fairytale Lane, King Arthur’s Court, and Adventure Alley. Kids are welcome to wear their favorite costumes to the event.
Live entertainment will begin at 1:30 p.m. and feature an encore performance by Élan Dance Company followed by children’s musician Super Stolie at 2 p.m. and magician Magic Matt at 3 p.m..
—Naperville Park District