Animal encounters, ice skating and a family festival offer Halloween activities for Park Ridge and Niles families through Saturday, Oct. 31.
Here is what is on the calendar.
Costume Party with the Animals (Park Ridge)
The Park District of Park Ridge hosts a costume party at the Wildwood Program Center on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. Kids can come in costume to meet animals. Contact the park district at 847-692-5127 for details.
Kooky Spooky Skate (Park Ridge)
Also on Friday, Oct. 30, the Park District of Park Ridge offers its Kooky Spooky Skate from 6:10 to 7:10 p.m., according to the park district's event calendar. Pricing and location were not listed on the calendar. Contact the park district at 847-692-5127.
Halloween Family Fest (Morton Grove)
A Halloween Family Fest is listed for Friday, Oct. 30, starting at 5 p.m. at Prairie View Park, 6834 Dempster St. in Morton Grove, according to a Patch community calendar. The listing describes games and a DJ dance party. Families should confirm details with the organizer before attending.
IceLand Scary Skate (Niles)
The Niles Park District lists an IceLand Scary Skate on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. at IceLand, 8435 Ballard Rd. Admission is $13 per person with a $6 skate rental. The event includes on-ice games, prizes and a costume contest. Gift bags go to the first 100 kids.
Other Niles Park District Halloween events, including the Trunk or Treat and Halloween Parade and Party, have already concluded.
Residents should check with their municipality for current neighborhood trick-or-treating guidance. Residents can check parkridge.us and vniles.com for updates before Saturday.
