The Naperville Park District is offering fall and Halloween themed family fun this October, including Ghosts Stories in the Park, bonfires and hayrides under the harvest moon. Enjoy some old-fashioned filmed oriented fun by taking advantage of these events offered in Naperville, Illinois; a southwestern suburb of Chicago.
Ghost Stories in the Park...in the Dark!
The Summer Place Theatre presents 'Ghost Stories in the Park...in the Dark!' at the Riverwalk – Grand Pavilion. An annual event, Ghost Stories promises hair-raising tales, poems and songs that shiver the spine and tickle the funny bone. This is an outdoor event in the evening so it can get chilly - dress warmly. Bring blankets and cushions to sit on. The shows on Friday and Sunday start at 7:00 PM. There are two shows on Saturday – at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Tickets are $7. Advance ticket purchase recommended. 
Show dates are October 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11.
Hayrides
Take the family for an old fashioned harvest moon hayride through the park. Bring your own food to cook over the bonfire, perfect for cooking hot dogs or brats over the open flames. You can make your own roasted marshmallows and s'mores, if you bring the fixin's. The park district provides hot chocolate and hot cider. No alcohol is allowed. Picnic tables are provides, but bring your own chairs, blankets and flashlights. Fee $7.00 (resident) /$11.00 (non-resident) per person. Children two and under are free.
- Knoch Knolls Park: October 3 (2:30 PM), 10 (12:00 PM) , 11 (4:00 PM) , 17 (12:00 PM), 18 (1:30 PM ) ,24 (2:30 PM and 7:30 PM) and November 1 (11:00 AM)
- Seager Park: October 3 (12:00 PM), 4 (4:00 PM) , 10 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM), 16 (7;00 PM), 17 (2:30 PM), 18 (11:00 AM), 24(12:00 PM) and 31 (12:00 PM)
Pumpkin Decorating and S'more
Children can create a Halloween masterpiece at Seager Park on October 24. Each child receives a pumpkin and supplies to decorate it. Includes are refreshments, games, a hayride and a keepsake photo. Preregister by October 19. Fee: $14.00 (resident)/$21.00 (non-resident).
Additional information can be found on the Naperville Park District website.
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