What began as a simple conversation between two neighbors has grown into one of Montgomery’s most beloved Halloween traditions. Now in its sixth year, the haunted house experience created by Ed Perry, Chris Rowald, and Dennis Tarnowski, three longtime residents and friends, continues to captivate and terrify in equal measure
Halloween party, Trunk or Treat An annual Halloween party and Trunk or Treat celebration will be held by New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora, Sunday, Oct. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to noon, in the church parking lot. Youth of all ages are invited to attend the
Aurora Lions club will hold its annual “Great Pumpkin” Halloween pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora. The public is invited to attend in Halloween costumes. Parking is free. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes with sausage, mini
The Montgomery Beautification Committee will host its annual Halloween Display Contest to recognize homes and businesses for outstanding Halloween decorations. “It is one of our favorite contests to judge, as the residents raise the bar every year,” said Ben Brzoska, Village trustee and chair of the Beautification Committee. Residents can
The Aurora Public Library District is brewing up a cauldron full of Halloween fun this October, with something for every ghost, ghoul, and pumpkin enthusiast! From artsy afternoons to thrilling experiences and frightfully fun films, our upcoming Halloween lineup promises treats with just the right amount of tricks. Things start
The Montgomery Beautification Committee will host its annual Halloween Display Contest to recognize homes and businesses for outstanding Halloween decorations. “It is one of our favorite contests to judge, as the residents raise the bar every year,” said Ben Brzoska, Village trustee and chair of the Beautification Committee. Residents can
The Naperville Park District invites the community to attend a variety of thrilling Halloween-themed events throughout October. Each event is designed to celebrate the fall season with educational activities about the local ecosystem, fun and bone-chilling performances under the moonlight and entertaining celebrations with friends and family. All October long,
Boo! A glorious Happy Halloween to all you, The Voice readers. By the time the next issue of The Voice lands in your mailbox or wherever your issue normally lands, thousands of area children will be coming down from their trick-or-treat sugar high, the Great Pumpkin will have been nibbled
The Montgomery Beautification Committee will be host its annual Halloween Display Contest to recognize homes and businesses for outstanding Halloween decorations. “We have a lot of creative residents who really get into the Halloween spirit,” said Ben Brzoska, Village trustee and chair of the Beautification Committee. “It is one of
Dwarfed by his 10-foot-tall skeleton decoration, Lisle resident Doug Lauermann places one of two skeleton dogs in his front yard for Halloween.
Halloween Happening, presented by Woody Buick/GMC, will be Sunday, Oct. 29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Court, just west of Centennial Beach in Naperville. This free event is designed for children ages 10 and under, featuring Halloween-themed games and activity
Busy and crowded Water Street Mall in Aurora portrays a celebration of Halloween, Monday, Oct. 31.
It was All Hallows Eve at the River Lagan, Belfast, Northern Ireland. The nautical appearance of St. James Street was crowded with sailors, naval officers, and merchants. The shops along the quay catered to those coming and going to the open air markets. These included the usual tailors, coppers, glovers,
Aurora Downtown will be host to its annual Trick or Treat downtown event from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Costumes are encouraged, and all ages and abilities are welcome to join in he fun. Aurora Downtown, a group of downtown business and property owners, first was host
Scenery in preparation for Halloween includes a Boulder Hill house at 13 Woodridge.
Halloween lurks around the corner, when little ghosts and werewolves will be on the prowl for treats, and Batavia residents might be looking for healthier goodies to share. The Batavia Public Library is offering a sugar-free choice to hand out to trick-or-treaters this year. This Halloween, you can give the
Official Trick-or-Treating hours in the City of Aurora are 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. The 6th Annual Halloween at City Hall will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the same day at Aurora City Hall, 44 E. Downer Place. The event will 10+ City
Plano Police Officer Mason Brant was one of many police officers who met with community members on Halloween and handed out candy.
A family takes photos at one of several backdrops, including pumpkins, hay bales, and corn stalks, that were offered at the recent North Aurora Police Department’s first Trunk or Treat
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. • The Monster Mash Bash will
