Lakefront Trail Maintenance Alert: Over the next several months, repairs will be made throughout the trail, one section at a time. Work will start on the south end and move north. Signage will be placed ahead of the construction site. Please be alert and safe, and avoid these active construction work zones. Learn more: Lakefront Trail Maintenance. Posted 9/15/26
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Enjoy Halloween in the Parks!
From family-friendly Fall Harvest Fests, and pumpkin patches, to haunted houses, parties, and more, there is something for everyone this season in the parks.
Come celebrate this spooktacular time of year in the parks! Enjoy free candy provided by Mars!
Events
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Healthy Tips
- Serve a balanced dinner before trick-or-treating to curb sugar cravings.
- Buy candy just a few days before Halloween to avoid overindulging.
- Choose "fun-size" candy to reduce calorie, fat, and sugar intake.
- Offer healthier snacks like pumpkin bread, veggies, apples, or sweet potatoes.
- Hand out non-candy treats like stickers, glow sticks, or pencils.
- Plan a trick-or-treating route to limit candy collection.
- Sort and portion candy to enjoy over time.
- Ensure kids brush their teeth after eating candy.
- Focus on fun activities like bonfires, costume contests, or games instead of candy.
- Include 5 daily servings of fruits and veggies with a festive Halloween-themed board.
- Take kids apple or pumpkin picking to promote healthy fall eating.
- Avoid labeling candy as "forbidden" to prevent increased cravings.
- Encourage at least 1 hour of physical activity with Halloween-themed games or a 5k.
Activities to Enjoy at Home
Spooktacular Story: "Two Heads"
(5:23 minutes)
Ms. Dionne, Austin Town Hall Park
Craft Project: Frankenstein Puppet
(3:05 minutes)
Ms. Yesenia, Portage Park
Fun with Food: Spooky Spider Bites
(3:13 minutes)
Christina, Grosse Park
Spooktacular Story: "The Green Ribbon" (4:13 minutes)
Ms. Nellie, Humboldt Park
Crafts: Sound-Responsive Mask
(4:09 minutes)
Justin Botz, Culture, Arts & Nature Department
Spooktacular Story: The Too-Scary Story (4:17 minutes)
ASL American Sign Language team, Special Recreation Division
Crafts: Spooky-Zine (4:49 minutes)
Marcus Davis, TRACE
Story: Spooky Story Soundscapes (13:05 minutes)
Culture, Arts & Nature Department
Create: How to Create a Haunted House in a Small Space (4:40 minutes)