Trick-or-treat events in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties for 2023

Trick-or-treating isn’t reserved just for Halloween night. There are plenty of downtown trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treating and other Halloween events in the Illinois Valley in the communities in and around La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. Here is a schedule of several seasonal events.

Cornell

Halloween bingo will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Cornell firehouse, 406 W. Main St. There will be prizes awarded for best costumes. Concessions will be available.

Compton

The annual Compton Halloween activities have been planned for Sunday, Oct. 29. Registration for the costume contest will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Compton Fire Department, 339 W. Cherry St. Judging begins at 1 p.m. and the participants will parade to Compton Park after judging is completed. The age group categories for the costume contest are children 0-4; 5-8; 9-12;13-adult. Other categories include Family Group, Most Halloween, Most Scary, Most Original and Pet. Entries for the pumpkin decorating contest may be dropped off at Compton Park from noon to 1 p.m. Hot dogs and hot chocolate will be served after the parade.

Non-food items such as toilet paper, paper towels, hygiene and personal care products will be accepted and donated to the village’s Micro-pantry which serves the Compton community.

If inclement occurs, all activities will take place at the fire department.

The event is sponsored by the Compton Community Club. Contact Emily Kofoid, 815-378-1618, or Christina Barnickel, 815-497-3862, for more information

Dana

A Halloween party is scheduled 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the park. There will be hot dogs, chips, refreshments and treats. There will be hayrack rides. Wear costumes, if you choose.

DePue

Trunk or treat is scheduled 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. It will be set up on Lake Street between Third and Second streets.

Grand Ridge

A trunk-or-treat event is scheduled 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Farm Ridge Township Hall, 130 Sylvan Ave.

Ladd

The village of Ladd will sponsor a Halloween parade and party for children and grandchildren of Ladd residents at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. The parade lineup will begin at North Central Bank parking lot, 110 N. Main St. The parade will go to the tennis courts at War Memorial Park where the Hocus Pocus Hags will perform and children will be served a hot dog, chips, cookie and a drink.

La Salle

Our Hometown Halloween is scheduled to begin 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, with a performance from the Hocus Pocus Hags at the Knights of Columbus, 209 Gooding St. Following that performance, there will be a costume parade. There will be prizes awarded by age group for the best costume. Then trick-or-treating will take place 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at local businesses. In the event of rain, the parade will be moved to the Grove Center, 1055 Sixth St.

Marseilles

The Marseilles Elementary PTA is sponsoring the annual Trunk-or-Treat festival at IV Cellular parking lot from 10 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. There will be candy, games and photo opportunities.

Mendota

Mendota will have downtown trick-or-treating 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Ottawa

Crossbridge Church, 4161 Columbus St., will be hosting a trunk or treat 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 28. There will be candy, games, snacks, photo ops and other activities.

Trick or Treat on Court Street is scheduled noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. The free event features games, prizes and snacks. A Halloween parade is scheduled 11:30 a.m. Registration to participate closed Oct. 15. The parade will end at the Jordan block at the trunk-or-treat event.

Peru

Halloween in the Park is scheduled 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Washington Park. Costumes are encouraged. The Peru Police will lead a K-9 demonstration 1:45 p.m. and the Hocus Pocus Hags will perform at 2:30 p.m. There will be fire truck aerial rides and pumpkin decorating. A rain date is set for the next day at the same time and location.

The OSF Medical Group Midtown, 1650 Midtown Road, will host a trunk or treat 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

St. Paul’s John’s Lutheran Church, 2000 Luther Drive, will host a trunk or treat 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

Princeton

The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Scarecrow Fest is set for Saturday, Oct. 28. Events will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. throughout the city. Trick-or-treating at retails on Main Street is scheduled 2 to 4 p.m.., followed by a Halloween costume contest and Mutt Strutt at 4:30 p.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Park. The Halloween parade is set for 5:30 p.m. on Main Street, followed by a performance by the Hocus Pocus Hags at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St. There will be a number of activities for Princeton’s Scarecrow Fest throughout the day. For more information about Scarecrow Fest, visit the Princeton Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page. This event was moved back from its original date because of rain.

Ransom

A trunk or treat will be set up 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Ransom United Methodist Church, 102 E. Plumb St. Anyone wanting to decorate (decorating is optional) their vehicle, golf cart, wagon, etc. to pass out treats for the children is welcome to join the lineup. Parking will line up between the church and the UMC. For more information contact Sharon Johnson at 815-586-4644. The Ransom fire station, 104 E. Plumb St., also will have treats.

Seneca

The Seneca first responders and park board will be hosting a trunk or treat to kick off Halloween trick-or-treating. The event is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, behind the police department, 340 N. Cash St.

Sheridan

A trunk or treat is scheduled 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, in the parking lot next to the park. The trunk or treat will be followed by a movie in the park at 7 p.m.

Spring Valley

Aperion Care, 1300 N. Greenwood St., will be handing out treats 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. The Hocus Pocus Hags are scheduled to perform at 6:30 p.m. Costumes are welcome.

Streator

A trunk or treat is set 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at Parker Nursing and Rehab, 516 W. Frech St. For more information, call 815-672-2600.

A trunk or treat is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at Northpoint Plaza.

Downtown trick-or-treating will be 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 28. There will be activities, photo props and food at Heritage Park.

The Streator YMCA, 710 Oakley Ave., will host its trunk or treat 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

Streator motorcycle clubs will be hosting a trunk or treat 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Parkway Club parking lot, 121 N. Park St.

Visit the Villas of Hollybrook, 2002 E. Main St., trick-or-treat event 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. The public is welcome as residents will pass out candy to all the children dressed in costumes. There will be a bake sale as well.

Wenona

A trunk or treat is scheduled in the north uptown parking lot beginning at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. The trunk-or-treat event is in conjunction with Fall Festival from 1 to 3 p.m., which includes a family photo booth, a pet photo competition, chili and s’mores, and crafts.

Wyanet

A Halloween party is scheduled 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Wyanet fire station, 1 N. King St. Supper will be served and treats given prior to the community trick-or-treating.

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