Village of Orland Park Great Pumpkin Party

The village's outdoor GREAT PUMPKIN PARTY was re-scheduled from October 5th because of the thunderstorms in the area.

Free and open to all ages, the party includes hayrides, pony rides, roasting marshmallows, a pie eating
contest, costumed pet parade, pumpkin patch, crafts, activities, games and DJ
music. Attendees are invited to wear Halloween costumes.

Scarecrow building will be held
from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Participants should bring old clothes, a hat and panty
hose for the head. Straw, string, bags for the heads and directions will be
provided.

The Pet Costume Parade will be
held at 4:30 p.m., sponsored by Zoe’s Eatz and Treatz. Participants are
encouraged to bring their costumed animals for the parade/contest. Prizes will
be awarded after the parade for most spooky, most unique, owner/pet look-alike
and most trendy.

Bakers Square is sponsoring the
village’s annual Pie Eating Contest at 5 p.m. Three age groups, eight to 11
years, 12 to 17 and 18 and older, will compete to see who can eat an entire pie
the fastest. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each category.
Participation is limited and registration will be taken at the event.

Attendees will be able to search
for the perfect pumpkin in “the great pumpkin patch” from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pumpkins
cost $2.00 each, limit two per family.

Free parking for The Great Pumpkin
Party will be available at Centennial Park, entering at West Avenue and Fun
Drive. Free parking will also be available at the adjacent 153rd
Street train station. Concessions will be available for purchase.

For more information, call the
village’s Recreation Department at 708/403-PARK, visit the village’s website at
www.orlandpark.org.