October 2012 Events

October 1–2
Montgomery Oktoberfest

5 p.m.–10 p.m.
121 N. River St., Montgomery IL
Tel. (630) 897-8137
www.chamberofmontgomeryil.org

October 3
Cemetery Walk

Meet the “ghosts” of early pioneers and other Montgomery residents as you travel through the Riverside Cemetery in Montgomery.
7 p.m.
Riverside Cemetery
River & Taylor St., Montgomery IL 60538
Tel. (630) 896-8080
www.ci.montgomery.il.us

October 6-8, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28
Pumpkin Weekends

Celebrate the pumpkin season! Enjoy festive decorations, carousel, train and hay rides and visit the pumpkin patch.
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora IL 60506
Tel. (630) 892-1550
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

October 6
Montgomery 5K River Run/3K Walk

200 N. River St., Montgomery IL 60538
Tel. (630) 896-8080
www.ci.montgomery.il.us

October 7
Paws in the Park

Bring your furry friend for pet resources, pet-related products and gifts, rescue organizations, a blessing of the animals at 12:30 p.m., various dog-related talks, contests and demonstrations.
noon-4 p.m.
S. Harrison Ave., Aurora IL 60506
Tel. (630) 859-8606
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

October 12
Aurora ArtWalk

Fox Valley artists paint, sculpt, draw, dance, sing and strum.
Downtown Aurora IL
Tel. (630) 723-2465
www.auroraartwalk.com

October 17, 24
Halloween Festival

1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Lyon Farm
7935 State Rt. 71, Yorkville IL 60560
Tel. (630) 554-3064

October 20
Tri-Community Halloween Fest

6 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Plowman’s Park
48W508 Hinckley Rd., Big Rock IL 60511
www.halloween-fest.com

BatFest

10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Batavia Riverwalk
100 N. Island Ave., Batavia IL 60510
Tel. (630) 761-3528
www.downtownbatavia.com

Halloween Egg Hunt

It’s a twist on an old tradition. Sweet prizes await. Wear costumes, bring flashlights and containers for eggs. Hayrides, pumpkin decorating, hot dogs and more.
5-8 p.m.
Beecher Community Park
908 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville IL 60560

Zombie Walk

3-7 p.m.
Batavia IL
Tel. (630) 761-3528
www.downtownbatavia.com

October 27
Halloween Bash

Timber Creek Inn & Suites
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich IL 60548
Tel. (630) 273-6000
www.timbercreekinnandsuites.com

October 28
Sandwich Antiques Market

Sundays, ATM on site, food, held rain or shine, free parking
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Suydam Rd. & Gletty Rd., Sandwich IL 60548
Tel. (815) 786-3337
www.antiquemarkets.com