The La Grange Business Association (LGBA) will
host its annual Halloween Walk & Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26 with a full
day of fall-themed activities for families in the shops and restaurants of the
downtown area.
The
traditional Halloween Walk will kick things off from 10AM – 12:00PM as staffers
from the Greater La
Grange YMCA
lead costumed pirates, witches, monsters and their families on a
trick-or-treat parade. The walk begins at Cossitt School playground with
treats provided by local merchants.
There
will be a magic show and pictures with Ronald McDonald from 12:00 – 12:30PM
near the fountain located at Village Hall.
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Throughout
the day, nearly 30 merchants will offer a spirited schedule of seasonal activities
plus shopping and dining specials.
Events include free costumed pet photos, a painting party, pumpkin
decorating, Halloween crafts, make-your-own caramel apples, hourly pie eating
contests, a pool party and more.
Merchants
are currently distributing a schedule of events and a punch card. Customers can
be entered in a drawing to win great gifts with every $25 that they spend at participating
merchants on Oct. 26.
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The
Halloween Walk & Fall Festival is sponsored by Fornaro Law and other local
businesses, the Village of La Grange and the Greater La Grange YMCA. Event details and a map are available at www.lgba.com.
The
La Grange Business Association is a consortium of downtown businesses, services
and non-profit organizations that strive to energize and enhance the local
business climate through events, networking and advocacy.
FALL
FESTIVAL PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS AND ACTIVITIES:
ADVENTIST LA GRANGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Stop by the information booth near Village Hall to pick up healthy
fall recipes, wellness tips and a terrific craft for the kids.
ARACELY’S BAKERY
Buy 1 cupcake, get 1 free. Halloween cookies are $1.50.
BELLA BACINOS
Kids eat free; adults can choose a complimentary glass of wine,
beer or a dessert with purchase of an entree from 11:30-3:30PM.
BOTTLE & BOTTEGA, LA GRANGE Unique
all ages open painting event 11AM-1PM. Paint a 6 x 6 canvas for $5 while
supplies last. BYOB Art Party for adults 2PM-5PM or 6PM-9PM. The instructor
will guide you step-by-step to create a 16 x 20 masterpiece! Cost is $35 with
all supplies and instruction. Reservations online or (708)441-4300.
CHERYL D KITCHENS AND CABINETS
Kitchen Design & the Art of Entertaining. 12PM-2PM. Stop by
after the walk to check out their new “Bears” Hot Wheels Party Cart and sample
complimentary hot bites and cool potions. Kitchen Designer, Cheryl D, will
demonstrate entertaining made easy with great design.
CONSIGN & REDESIGN
A smashing idea: Pumpkin decorating! $5 per pumpkin.
ECOMANIACS
Monster Mash Halloween Craft. 2PM-4PM.
FORNARO LAW
Visit them at the Information Booth located near Village Hall.
FRANCESCA’S BELLEZZA
Kids dining in costume eat free. Adults dining in costume will
receive a gift card. Enjoy $5 pizza at lunch. Specialty drink and martini
specials available.
GREATER LA GRANGE YMCA
Dive in for fun and games at the Spooktacular Pool Party at LT
North Campus! 2:30PM-4:30PM.
ISN’T THAT SWEET
Spooky Sprinkles Bar; $4 per cupcake with unlimited sprinkles plus
a free chef’s hat. 1PM-3PM. Plus, all day long, get a free $5 gift certificate
with every $15 spent.
LA GRANGE ART LEAGUE
Free paint-your-own mask activity from 12PM-2PM.
LA GRANGE MCDONALDS
Stop by the Village Hall fountain for a magic show and pictures
with Ronald McDonald from 12-12:30PM.
LA GRANGE LIBRARY
Day of the Dead for Tweens from 1PM-2PM. Taste pan de muerto while growing paper
marigolds and decorating sugar skulls. Not-So-Scary Storytime for Pre-K through
grade 2 with stories, songs, a craft, and snacks. Call (708) 215-3210 to
register.
LAGRANGE POINTE
It’s Bingo-time with door prizes at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30PM.
LILETT’ CANDIES GOURMET CHOCOLATE SHOP
A deal you don’t want to miss! Purchase 5 nut apples, get 1 plain
apple or 1/4lb bag of English Toffee free with purchase.
MARCONI’S RISTORANTE
Kids eat free in restaurant for lunch or dinner. Dine in
only.
NAILZ 4 U
Save while you soak: $5 off the House Special Pedicure; Neck
Massage $1 per minute.
PAINTED RUBBISH
Have fun and make glow in the dark jars for kids until 4PM on the
hour, every hour. Also, Mod Podge wine bottles for adults from 5PM-8PM. $5-$10
for all activities which includes supplies.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Make your own caramel apple from 10-4PM for $8 per apple.
SMASHBURGER
Buy one burger, get one free for lunch or dinner.
THE CAROUSEL SHOP
Save 50% on all Halloween costumes.
THE CORNER SHOP
Guess the jelly beans in the jar-you might win a $50 gift
certificate.
THE DENTAL LOFT
Join us before noon for sugar-free treats and tips to keep your
little goblins cavity-free! Adults, enter to win a free Custom Whitening
Treatment.
THE RUNNER’S SOUL
Hourly pie eating contests beginning at noon. Come in the store to
register.
THE URBAN MUTT
Free photos of your pet in costume.
WE’RE NUTS
Free tastings of all different popcorn flavors.
