Ghosts, goblins, and superheroes will take over DownTown Park Forest later this month as families gather for the Village’s annual Safe Halloween celebration.
The event, set for Friday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., invites families to enjoy a fun and secure Halloween experience filled with candy, costumes, and community spirit. Children can go trick-or-treating through downtown businesses, climb aboard public works and fire vehicles during Touch A Truck, and enjoy food from local vendors and the Park Forest Farmers Market.
“This is one of our favorite events of the year,” said DownTown Property Manager Heather Jones. “Safe Halloween gives families a chance to celebrate together in a fun, safe, and family-friendly environment right in the heart of our community.”
In addition to trick-or-treating, the event will feature a Trunk or Treat for those who register their vehicles in advance. The combination of activities, Jones said, makes Safe Halloween a tradition that continues to grow each year.
“Every October, we see hundreds of smiling faces — kids in costumes, parents with cameras, and local businesses all getting involved,” Jones said. “It’s the kind of event that really captures what Park Forest is all about: connection, community, and creativity.”
Jones encouraged residents to come early, wear their best costumes, and enjoy all that the downtown area has to offer. “It’s a wonderful way to make memories,” she said. “We can’t wait to see everyone’s spooky and silly outfits.”
Residents interested in registering their car for Trunk or Treat, click here. For those who will trick-or-treat on Halloween, Oct. 31, this year's hours are from 3:30 p.m., until 7 p.m.