Halloween Fest Set for October 29

NEW LENOX, IL — Lincoln-Way area families are invited to the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce’s 49th Annual Halloween Fest on Saturday, October 29 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Village Commons, 1 Veterans Parkway.

Event highlights include:

• Trunk-or-Treat (1:30 to 3:30 p.m.)
• Performances by the Liberty Jr. High & Alex M. Martino Jr. High Bands (1:30 p.m.)
• Annual Costume Contest (2 to 3 p.m.) Contest Categories: Birth-2, Ages 3-4, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, High School, Family/Group and Overall Best
• Touch-A-Truck with the NLFPD (1:30 PM – 3:30 PM)
• Pumpkin Decorating Party (1:30 PM – 3:30 PM)
• Halloween Surprise Egg Hunt (1:30 PM – 3:30 PM)
• Coloring Contest Art Gallery at New Lenox Public Library (1:30 PM – 3:30 PM)

The event is free for all ages. Come dressed in costume – treat bags will be provided!

Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the local food pantry.

Visit www.newlenoxchamber.com for more information and a list of this year’s sponsors.