There’s fun for every Lemontster, big or small, local or honorary visitor in October in the Village of Lemont. The Lemont Area Historical Society, Lemont Park District, Lemont Fire Prevention District, The Forge, Heritage Corridor Business Alliance, and the Village of Lemont are teaming up for the season to bring family friendly entertainment.
October 1: Halloween Blood Drive
Lemont Park District Campus, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Roll up your sleeves, donate blood and help save some lives…
It’s a rewarding experience. To schedule your appointment, call Vitalant at (877)258-4825.
October 1: Fire District Open House
Fire Station One, 15900 New Avenue, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Fire Prevention Week runs from October 9 – October 15 and this year’s theme is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety. Get into the Lemontster Days spirit this October and decorate a small pumpkin, too! All are welcome. For Lemont businesses, you are welcome to set up a business/agency table and join us for the afternoon. For more details and to sign up, visit www.LemontFire.com or call Sandy at (331) 318-5625.
October 1: The Witch’s Brew: Reading & Brew Making (Family Friendly!)
Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend Street, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join local author Megan Dagnino as she reads her spooky and delicious tale, and then make this tasty treat for yourself. For more information, visit www.lemontlibrary.org.
October 7: Drive-In Movie | Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Lemont Park District Centennial Park, (South Quad Parking Lot)
$15/Car. Gates open at 6 p.m. Movie begins at dark. Space is limited! Purchase tickets in advance. Pre-registration is required.! To register, visit www.LemontParkDistrict.org. Concessions will be sold. Register using Program #860999-A1.
October 8: Witches Walk – SOLD OUT
Historic Downtown Lemont, 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Ladies, get dressed up and join us for drinks, cackles & treats on our annual “spirits” walk in downtown Lemont. After the walk, you can invite your favorite Warlock for the Witches Ball – with food, drink, live music and dancing. Details and registration information at www.MyHCBA.com or call 630.257.5997. Event sponsored by the Heritage Corridor Business Alliance (HCBA) and Lemont Park Foundation.
October 15: Trick or Treat Trail | Ages 2 – 12 Only – SOLD OUT
Lemont Park District Centennial Park, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Multiple Time Slots Available. Must Register in Advance! Registration #860902-A1 through A8 (dependent on time slot). Join the fun at the Trick or Treat Trail! Participants will enjoy walking the trail around the Centennial Park path, receiving treats on the trail that can ensure safe fun! Be sure to wear your Halloween costume and bring your own trick-or-treating bags. All children must pre-register for a time slot. ONE adult permitted per child. 50 children per time slot. No walkups will be allowed. $5/resident, $10/non-resident. To sign up for a time slot, visit www.LemontParkDistrict.org. If you need help registering online, please call 630-257-6787, ext. 0.
October 15/16 | The Forge Celebrates Halloween | Starting at 2:00 p.m.
Join the Forge Fam as we celebrate the spookiest time of the year with The Forge Celebrates Halloween! Open to monsters of all ages, put on your best costume and come out for two fun weekends (October 15/16 & 29/30) of hayrides, ghost stories, self-guided scavenger hunts, movies, and more! $15 / person. Learn more at: the-forge-celebrates-halloween.
October 21: Hocus Pocus Movie Night
Lemont Historical Society Museum, 7:00 p.m. | Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.
306 Lemont Street. Come see the Old Stone Church magically transform into Salem and watch the Halloween cult classic Hocus Pocus. The 1993 Disney hit is fun for all ages! Enjoy Hocus Pocus themed treats and even an appearance by everyone’s favorite worst witch –Winifred Sanderson! Admittance is $5.00 per person. “Let Us Put a Spell on You” on 10/21 at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call (630) 257-2972.
October 22: Village of Lemont’s Halloween Hoedown
Historic Downtown Lemont, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. Line-Up for Parade & Costume Contest
FREE Event. Line-Up at 12:30 p.m. (Location TBD) for our annual Costume Contest & Parade followed by Trick or Treating at participating merchants and more! Take some Frightening Photos with our fun backdrop! For more information, call (630) 243-2700.
October 24: Craft Night of the Living Dead
Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend Street, 4:00 p.m.
Zombify dolls to your heart’s discontent. Tweens/teens can use acrylic paints to decorate dolls and the doll clothing to resemble zombies or other monsters. For more information, visit www.lemontlibrary.org.
October 27: Paranormal Investigation with Ghostly Voices
Lemont Public Library, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Join Nicole Tito as she shares the results from investigating the paranormal for the past twenty years visiting numerous haunted locations both locally and across the country. She enjoys sharing her results on her website: http://www.ghostly-voices.com. Register at: https://lemontlibrary.libnet.info/event/6998048
October 29 & 30 | The Forge Celebrates Halloween | Starting at 2:00 p.m.
Join the Forge Fam as we celebrate the spookiest time of the year with The Forge Celebrates Halloween! Open to monsters of all ages, put on your best costume and come out for two fun weekends (October 15/16 & 29/30) of hayrides, ghost stories, self-guided scavenger hunts, movies, and more! $15 / person. Learn more at: the-forge-celebrates-halloween.
October 30: Trick-or-Treat
Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend Street, All Day
Visit the Youth Services, Adult Services, and Patron Services desks to get your candy fix! Costumes encouraged, but not required. For more information, visit www.lemontlibrary.org.
For more information, please visit LemontsterDays.com.
EDITED – The Lemont Area Historical Society’s Downtown Lemont Ghost Tours have been cancelled. Event was deleted from the list to reflect the status change.