Yorkville Fall Fun: October 2020 Events Lineup

YORKVILLE, IL — The City of Yorkville and the Yorkville Police Department announced a fun fall events lineup for October. 'Fall Fun in Yorkville' includes trick-or-treating events, National Night Out, Scarecrow Walk, and more. Save the dates for the following fall fun:

National Night Out: Oct. 6 at Beecher Community Park, 908 Game Farm Road. The Yorkville Police Department and the city invite you to this all-day event.

Zombies Virtual Dance Party: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Oct. 17 — virtual, interactive event hosted on Zoom. Register Now; Hosted by zombie-loving cheerleader, Addison, this event will get your family "fired up" for Halloween, and is open to family members of all ages. For $15 a family, you will get access to the virtual dance party and a package in the mail from Addison and Zed with activities for your family to enjoy leading up to the event. Registrations must be completed by Oct. 8 to receive the mailed Halloween package. Halloween costumes are encouraged for all because prizes will be awarded for the best individual and group costumes. The village reminds participants that this is a family-friendly event and all costumes must be appropriate. An access link to the virtual dance party will be emailed the week of the event.

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• Best Yorkville-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Biz Boo Trick or Treat & Trunk-or-Treat Trail:

• Biz Boo! Business Trick-or-Treat — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 24 at Riverfront Park, 131 E. Hydraulic Avenue. The Yorkville Chamber of Commerce's annual Biz Boo! Business Trick-or-Treat returns this year during which businesses will welcome families for treats and fun activities, along with some new formats and guidelines that will be in place. The city asks that you watch for a list of participating businesses that will be published. Businesses may sign up by contacting support@yorkvillechamber.org.
• Trunk-or-Treat Trail — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 24. Families can check out the festive, fun, spooky, and creatively designed vehicles when they line the Eastern most end of Riverfront Park. Treat bags will be given to each child as they enter the event as candy and treats will not be passed out at each vehicle.

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Scarecrow Walk: Happening throughout October at Riverfront Park. Back by popular demand, the Scarecrow Walk returns this fall and will be on display through Halloween (Oct. 31). Walk through the woods on the Eastern end of Riverfront Park and discover some spooky and fun scarecrows along the trail.

>> Add a scarecrow to the walk: Local organizations and businesses are encouraged and welcome to add a scarecrow to the walk. Simply send your (family-friendly) scarecrow design proposal to recreation@yorkville.il.us for approval and additional information on how to participate.

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Send details on fall and Halloween happenings in Yorkville, including health guidelines being put in place, to rebecca.bream@patch.com. Patch will continue updating Yorkville's fall event lineup.