WESTMONT, IL — Westmont's popular Wicked West Fest kicked off its 2026 season on Oct. 2 and will last through the month of October, with pumpkin smashing, a haunted forest tour and the Caskets on Cass race among the activities planned.
Halloween Costume Contest
Oct. 17 at 10 a.m.
Downtown Westmont
Signup starts at 10 a.m. for the 2026 West Fest Halloween Costume Contest, with participants able to vie for glory in seven different categories.
Trick of Treat Trail
Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Downtown Westmont
Local shops and restaurants will pass out candy to trick-or-treaters in Westmont's downtown business district.
Pumpkin Smash Extravaganza
Oct. 17 at 11 a.m.
Downtown Westmont
The Westmont Fire Department will have a 20-foot tall bucket truck on hand to take participants high above a target they can throw pumpkins at.
Caskets on Cass
Oct. 17 at 12: 30 p.m.
Cass Avenue in Downtown Westmont
Teams can make their own casket and race down Cass Avenue in the annual Caskets on Cass competition. The Westmont Chamber of Commerce also has caskets available for teams that don't make their own. The entrance fee is $25. Click the link to register for Caskets on Cass.
Haunted Forest Tour
Oct. 17 from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Diane Main Park
For $9, residents can take a wagon ride past haunted sights in Smith Woods. Parents are encouraged to bring younger kids between 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., when the frights are slightly less frightening. After 7 p.m., though, things get really scary.
Costume & Craft
Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Westmont Public Library
Kids up to age six are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to enjoy arts and crafts and story time at Westmont Public Library.
Mystery & Horror in the Golden Age of Radio
Oct. 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Westmont Public Library
Steve Darnell, a radio historian, will present clips from popular radio horror and mystery shows. Darnell will discuss the history of these shows and the techniques they used to create immersive scary stories. This event is geared toward adults.
Spooktacular Fun Night
Oct. 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Westmont Park District Community Center
This family-friendly event features an appearance from "Wacky Drac," along with Halloween-themed games and crafts.
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