All week long the Bloomington-Normal community and surrounding area is getting into the Halloween spirit. Grab your little goblins and join in the fun! Here's what's happening and when:
*Unless otherwise noted, you can just show up to these events and activities!
Thursday, Oct. 25 - Halloween Family Story Hour
Head on over to the Community Room for stories, activities, treats and a costume parade.
Who: Kids of all ages
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave., Normal, IL
Cost: Free!
Thursday, Oct. 25 - Spooky Storytime at Barnes & Noble
Celebrate Halloween with a spooky storytime. Show your Halloween spirit, wear your Halloween costume! Refreshments will be provided.
Who: All ages
When: 10:00 AM
Where: Barnes & Noble, 1701 E. Empire, Bloomington
Cost: Free!
Friday, Oct. 26 - Trick-or-Treat Downtown Streets!
Warm-up your costume with a special evening of trick-or-treating and family fun. Walk the Downtown streets for treats for the kids and perhaps a goodie or two for the adults! Free parking available streetside and in city garages.
Who: All ages
When: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Downtown Bloomington
Cost: Free!
Friday, Oct. 26 - Reggie's Fright Fest at ISU
Support the ISU women's volleyball team as they go up against Indiana State! There will be halloween games and activities for kids beginning an hour before the game. Come in costume!
Who: All ages
When: 6:00 PM (Activities start at 6pm, game starts at 7pm)
Where: ISU, Normal
Cost: Youth $3, Adult $6, Reggie's Kids Club Members Free!
Friday, Oct. 26 - Halloween Hoopla Fun Night
Join the CDM for an evening of celebrating Halloween in a "not so spooky" way! Complete your Halloween look and get your face painted by the Zoo Lady! Play spooktacular games, make crafts, and get ready for the ever so popular trick-or-treating in the exhibits! Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Who: All ages
When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Children's Discovery Museum, 101 E Beaufort, Normal
Cost: $2/Museum members, $8/non-members
Friday, Oct. 26 through Saturday, Oct. 27 - Haunted Trail
Come get spooked on the Haunted Trail! The Normal Parks and Recreation Dept. will haunt a portion of the Constitution Trail for children and adults! Displays, sound and lighting effects as well as spooky creatures are among some of the things you can expect to see. Approx. length of the Haunted Trail is 1/4 mile. Free face painting at the end of the trail!
Who: All ages
When: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Participants should line up behind Normal City Hall at 100 E. Phoenix Ave.in Normal. Parking is available at Normal TownHall and Chiddix Jr. High. A shuttle will transport you to the trail from Chiddix.
Cost: $1 per person. A canned food donation will once again take place but will not count for free admission to the haunted trail this weekend.
Friday, Oct. 26 - Campfire Program: Spooky Skeletons
No bones about it, this program will give you the inside scoop on what is inside our bodies. Lots of animals have skeletons, and we'll check them out from skull to tail. After a bone chilling craft, head out to the campfire for s'mores and hot chocolate.
Who: All ages
When: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Sugar Grove Nature Center, 4532 N. 725 East Road, McLean, IL 61754
How: Registration is required! Please register for classes by calling 309.874.2174 or emailing register@sugargrovenaturecenter.org.
Cost: $5 per person, members are free!
Friday, Oct. 26 through Saturday, Oct. 27 - Haunted Trail of Terror in LeRoy
Come if you dare to the trails in Howard Virgin Timber Park. They are stirring with evil this Halloween Ghostly things are lurking around every corner and the only way out is through the woods! There will be FREE children's games and a haunted house at Kiwanis Park.
Who: All ages
When: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Where: Meet at Kiwanis Park ("Circle Park", is located in Downtown LeRoy at the intersection of Center St and Main St). Patrons will be shuttled to Howard Virgin Timber Park.
Cost: Trail is $6 per person. Children's activities at Kiwanis Park are FREE. For more information, visit "Haunted Trail of Terror in LeRoy" on Facebook.
Friday, Oct. 26 - Freaky Friday Open Skate
Wear your Halloween Costume and enjoy door prizes, games, candy, music, and more!
Who: All ages
When: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Where: Pepsi Ice Center, 201 S. Roosevelt Ave., Bloomington
Cost: $5 per skating person, skate rental $2 per person
Saturday, Oct. 27 - Halloween Farmers' Market
Head on out to the last Farmers' Market of the season. Celebrate All-Hallows Eve by enjoying the lastest fall harvests!
Who: All ages
When: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Downtown Bloomington
Cost: Free to attend! Prices vary for fresh vegetable, fruits, baked goods and local art.
Saturday, Oct. 27 - LeRoy Halloween Parade, Costume Contest & Movie
Bring the entire family for Halloween fun in LeRoy! Meet at Kiwanis Park in your costumes. The parade will start there and end at the Princess Theatre where winners will be announced and a FREE movie will be shown.
Who: All ages
When: 10:00 AM (movie stars at 11am)
Where: Kiwanis Park, LeRoy, IL
Cost: FREE!
Saturday, Oct. 27 - Spooky Trail Stories & Fun
Enjoy storytelling by the Twin City Tale Spinners followed by crafts and activities for kids of all ages and their families in the Community Room.
Who: All ages
When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Bloomington Public Library Community Room205 E Olive StBloomington
Cost: Free!
Saturday, Oct. 27 - Halloween Story Time at Barnes & Noble
Celebrate Halloween with our spooky story time! Show your Halloween spirit by wearing your spookiest costume. Make a Halloween bookmark at our craft table. Refreshments will be provided.
Who: All ages
When: 10:00 AM
Where: Barnes & Noble1701 E EmpireBloomington
Cost: Free!
Saturday, Oct. 27 - Meijer Kids Halloween Parade
Starting at 11am children can parade in their costumes through the store! There will be free candy and treats all while in a warm and safe indoor location!
Who: All ages
When: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Meijer, 1900 E. CollegeAve. in Normal
Cost: Free!
Saturday, Oct. 27 - Community Halloween Fair
The Community Halloween Fair is a free event for children ages 1-14. Enjoy kids' costume judging contest, community booths, entertainment, games, light refreshments, crafts and door prizes.
Who: Kids ages 1-14. Parental supervision required.
When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Shirk Center (courts 3 & 4), 302 E. Emerson in Bloomington
Cost: Free!
Saturday, Oct. 27 - Dusk to Dark 5K/3K & Kids Challenge
Join Mulberry School at this family friendly race event to benefit the school! Kids race starts at 5:30 followed by a Halloween themed challenge. There will be a 5K race and 3K walk from Dusck to Dark lit by glow sticks. Afterwards, celebrate with live music, treats, and trunk or treating. Costumes welcome!
Who: All ages
When: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Mulberry School, 1101 Douglas St, Normal
How: Visit www.mulberryschool.org for registration forms and details.
Cost: $10-$25
Sunday, Oct. 28 - Downs Un-Haunted House
Visit this un-haunted house just perfect for the younger set. They will have the opportunity to walk through with the lights and no scares. Children are encouraged to dress in costume. As they come through each room, they can collect candy.
Who: Kids of all ages, although intended for younger children.
When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Meet at Dooley Park in Downs
Cost: FREE!
Sunday, Oct. 28 - Zoo Spooktacular
Show off your Halloweem costume and come enjoy crafts, up close creepy animal encounters, a costume parade, and of course, candy! The costume parade begins at 2:30 PM.
Who: All ages
When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Miller Park Zoo, 1020 S. Morris Avenue, Bloomington
Cost: Free with Zoo admission of $3.95 per person ages 3-12 and 60+. $5.95 for adults age 13-59. Children under 2 are free!
Sunday, Oct. 28 - Trunk or Treat at Calvary United Methodist Church
Calvary United Methodist Church is hosting their annual Trunk or Treat! Kids, wear your best costumes and enjoy the candy, food and fun! There will be several groups/families set up with different themed vehicle trunks. Kids will go from trunk to trunk playing games, collecting candy and enjoying the evening!
Who: Kids of all ages!
When: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Calvary United Methodist Church, 1700 N Towanda Ave, Normal
Cost: FREE!
Sunday, Oct. 28 - Lexington Trick or Treat
Have fun trick-or-treating in Lexington!
Who: All ages
When: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Lexington, IL
How: Knock on doors of houses with porch lights on and say, "Trick-or-Treat!". Don't forget to say, "Thank you!".
Cost: FREE!
Monday, Oct. 29 - Spooky Story Time at Barnes & Noble
Celebrate Halloween with a spooky storytime. Show your Halloween spirit, wear your Halloween costume! Refreshments will be provided.
Who: All ages
When: 10:00 AM
Where: Barnes & Noble, 1701 E. Empire, Bloomington
Cost: Free!
Tuesday, Oct. 30 - Treat Feast in Uptown Normal
Visit Uptown Normal for Treat Feast. Uptown businesses and non-profit organizations will hand out treats to costumed children. Enjoy live music, the haunted courtyard, balloon animals, glitter tattoos, hayroack rides, and CANDY! You can also participate in a pumpkin carving contest along the uptown circle. Just bring your finished pumpkin (candles provided) and provide your contact information on the back of the pumpkin. Pumpkins must be brought by 5pm. Winners will be determined by penny votes (1 penny equals 1 vote) and benefit Easter Seals! Prizes will be awarded for top 3 contestants!
Who: All ages
When: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Uptown Normal
Cost: Free!
Wednesday, Oct. 31 - Preschool Story Time and Halloween Parade!
Preschool Story Time will meet at 10am in the Bloomington Public Library Story Room. Help your 3 to 5 year old build independent listening skills with this weekly 30 minute story time for preschoolers. *Today is the annual Halloween Story Time and Parade around the Library. Wear your costumes!
Who: Ages 3-5
When: 10:00 AM
Where: Bloomington Public Library, 205 E. Olive St., Bloomington, IL
Cost: Free!
Wednesday, Oct. 31 - Official Trick or Treating Night in Normal and Bloomington
This is the date and time of the official Town of Normal and City of Bloomington Trick-or-Treat Night. Be safe and have fun!
Who: All ages
When: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Town of Normal and City of Bloomington
How: Ring bell or knock on door with porch lights lit. Say 'Trick-or-treat!" and don't forget to say "Thank you!"
Cost: Free!
Wednesday, Oct. 31 - Mall-wide Trick-or-Treat Event
Visit Eastland Mall for a mall-wide trick-or-treat event. Enjoy a safe and friendly trick-or-treating environment with our retailers! Participating retailers will have a sign in their window. This event is for children ages 12 and under. Please no costumes or masks for adults.
Who: Children age 12 and under
When: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Eastland Mall, 1615 East Empire St. in Bloomington
Cost: Free!
Tuesday, October 30 - Heyworth Halloween Parade
Head over to Heyworth for the Randolph Township Fire Department Halloween Parade. Line up begins at 6pm at the fire department and heads to the grade school for a costume contest.
Who: All ages
When: 6:30 PM
Where: Randolph Township Fire Department, 103 S. Buchanan St. in Heyworth
Cost: Free!
Wednesday, Oct. 31 - Trick or Treating in LeRoy
Have fun trick or treating in Leroy!
Who: All ages
When: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: LeRoy, IL
How: Ring doorbells of houses with porch lights on and say "Trick-or-Treat!". Don't forget to say, "Thank You!"
Cost: FREE!
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