The Great Pumpkin Party Returns To Centennial Park October 3

ORLAND PARK, IL — The Village of Orland Park will kick off the fall season with the return of the highly anticipated Great Pumpkin Party on Saturday, October 3 at Centennial Park, located at 15600 West Ave. This fun-filled outdoor event is offered in two sessions: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Geared toward children ages 1 to 9, each session features pony rides, roasting marshmallows, horse drawn carriage rides and train car rides. Additional festivities include games, weave in maze, straw prize corral, inflatables, a DJ, dancing, sponsor activities, a trunk-n-treat, a candy guess and a pumpkin weight guess. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

The free children’s costume contest returns as a Great Pumpkin Party favorite. Children are invited to dress up, with prizes awarded for Best Costume and Most Creative Costume. To enter, participants should meet by the DJ at 11 a.m. for the morning session or 2 p.m. for the afternoon session.

Registration & Pricing Details:

• Resident & Non-Resident Registration (Opened Aug. 19): $7 per person (Ages 3 and older).
• Children 2 and Under: Free admission.
• Requirements: Everyone must register, and children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Service fees apply at checkout. Register here: orlandpark.org/pumpkinparty
• Registration includes all activities, plus one pie-sized pumpkin from the pumpkin patch and one goodie bag per registered child.

Refund Policy: This is a rain-or-shine event. In the event of cancellation due to weather or other discretionary reasons, no refunds or credits will be issued.

For more event information, please visit orlandpark.org/pumpkinparty or contact the Village of Orland Park Recreation and Parks Department directly at 708-403-5000.