Community Corner
Village of Orland Park's THE GREAT PUMPKIN PARTY
The Village of Orland Park
celebrates autumn with its annual “Great Pumpkin Party,” on Saturday, October 5
from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The festivities will be held at the Centennial Park
Warming House, 15600 West Avenue, near the ice rink.
“The village enjoys hosting
seasonal events that appeal to all ages,” said Mayor Dan McLaughlin. “The Great
Pumpkin Party is a nice way for everyone to celebrate the season and enjoy some
fun outdoor activities,” he said.
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.
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“The Recreation Department first
offered this event a few years ago and the response was fantastic,” said
Trustee Pat Gira, chair of the village’s Recreation and Parks Committee. “The
village’s pumpkin party brings back traditions that many of us remember from
when we were kids,” she said.
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.
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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.
