Halloween Fun Set To Return With 2 Events Planned For Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, IL — Oct. 20 will be a busy day with back-to-back Halloween community events planned for Northbrook. First up is the Halloween Pet Parade, which runs from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Techny Prairie Park and Fields, 1750 Techny Road.

Judges for the costume contest will be crowning the spookiest pet, the best look-alike pet, and the best pet and owner costume combo. The winners will go home with pet-friendly goodies, according to organizers.

Following the parade, there will be on-leash activities with vendor booths, pup cups and a doggie pumpkin patch featuring plastic pumpkins filled with dog treats.

The cost is $10 per dog, with the registration deadline being Oct. 18. Participants must be 18 and over to register and must be present at the event.

Next, humans get their chance to shine with the annual Halloween 3K Fun Run/Walk at 6 p.m. The course through Techny Prairie Park and Fields will be decked out with spooky decorations, and prizes will go to the top male and top female runners.

Runners are welcome to wear costumes. Gift cards and candy will be given out as prizes for the best overall costume for youths and adults, the best group costume, the scariest costume and the most creative costume.

After the race, attendees can have some bananas, cookies, squeezable snacks, bagels and cream cheese and, of course, candy. There will also be Halloween-themed carnival games and inflatables. Participants under the age of 13 will receive a free pizza coupon.

The cost is $15 for individuals, $35 for families up to four. The pre-registration deadline is Oct. 18. Registration will be available at the front desk of Techny Prairie Activity Center, 180 Anets Drive in Northbrook, on Oct. 20 right up until race time, but T-shirts are not guaranteed for those who register after Oct. 18.