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Prepare for Fun! Halloween Hollow is Coming!

This 3-day, Spook-tacular event has something for everyone.

You'll have a Howling good time at Halloween Hollow on Friday­–Sunday, October 6­–8, 2023 at Yunker Park, 10824 W. La Porte Road, Mokena. Parking: $5 per vehicle.

Event hours: Friday, 5–10pm / Saturday, 12–10pm / Sunday, 1–5pm (carnival only). Sunday, 11am–12:30pm, Special needs carnival hour (form required). Forms may be available at your school.

Daredevils of all ages will enjoy the Windy City Carnival with plenty of rides providing chills and thrills for everyone. Unlimited Carnival Rides Wristbands are sold per person, per session. Ghoulish Goodies will be available to satisfy any monster’s appetite including favorites such as Hot Dogs, Italian Beef Sandwitches, Pizza, Gyros, Funnel Cakes, Brats, and more! The fun continues into the evening with entertainment on Friday and Saturday at the Yunker Park Bandshell. Food and beer concessions will be available for purchase.

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FRIDAY, OCT. 6, Carnival, 5–10pm.

  • Beer and Food Concessions, 5–10pm.
  • Bands performing at the Yunker Park Bandshell.
    • 6-7:30pm, Dick Diamond and the Dusters
    • 8-10pm, Semple Band

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SATURDAY, OCT. 7, Carnival, 12­–10pm.

  • Kid's Activities and Games on Saturday, 12-5pm.
    Build-Your-Own-Scarecrow, Pumpkin Painting and more! An Activity Wristband ($20) is required for most kid’s activities. The Activity Wristband includes: Inflatables, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, Haunted Maze and games. Activities are subject to change. Some activities have a separate fee.
  • MONSTER MARKET – Saturday, 12–5pm. There’s something for everyone in the Monster Market. Vendors will be selling a variety of boo-tiful items such as plants, home décor, Halloween items and more.
  • FREE COSTUME CONTEST – Saturday, 4pm. The Costume Contest is held at the Yunker Park Bandshell. Open to all ages. Costumes will be judged in four (4) categories: Group, Funniest, Scariest and Most Original. Prizes will be awarded in each category and one Best Overall winner.
  • Beer and Food Concessions, 12–10pm.
  • Bands performing at the Yunker Park Bandshell.
    • 6-7:30pm, The Beatelles
    • 8-10pm, Infinity

SUNDAY, OCT. 8 – Carnival only, 1–5pm.

  • Special needs Carnival hours are 11am–12:30pm (form required). Forms are available at your Special Recreation Association or School.

Some activities have a fee and are offered while supplies last. Schedules and activities are subject to change. Thank you to the following Halloween Hollow sponsors: US Army, Berkots Super Foods, and Ozinga.

For event information, visit www.mokenapark.com or call 708-390-2401.

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