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Anniversary Sale! 10 days to save, all dealers on sale! 10-50% off everything! Raffle prizes including gift certificates! Come out and explore over 10,000 square feet of treasures and 70+ dealers! October 9-October 18.

Local Event: Anniversary Sale!

Anniversary Sale!

Anniversary Sale! 10 days to save, all dealers on sale! 10-50% off everything! Raffle prizes including gift certificates! Come...

For one night only on Saturday, Oct. 17, Stephen Persinger Recreation Center is transformed into the fictitious Madam Klara’s Mansion, an estate built in 1799 which has been rumored to be haunted and filled with dark magic. Participants will be given a tour of the mansion, featuring a newly discovered room of the building: Greta’s Greenhouse, where exotic plants, hidden botanical clues, and mysterious discoveries create an experience waiting to be uncovered.
This is an escape room-style event that pits groups of 10 people against the clock to see if they can solve a series of challenges, clues, hidden passwords, and more before time runs out. Clues are in varying difficulty. Recommended for older children and adults, but participants can be 6+ with the help of an adult. Pre-registration is required for time slots between 1-9pm at this link: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/4rek3stx?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFqVnZ5cG5IekoySFFrMjBEc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvjLOvsmRK33gOpPcS5bnRNRUk_SxxCcSwWjMU1Gt4PGFmZThWuovfOluce9_aem_0Y5FpDQQ-F6CFYE6wTRfdw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://tinyurl.com/Patch-Escape" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Patch-Escape</a>

Local Event: Escape the Mansion

Escape the Mansion

For one night only on Saturday, Oct. 17, Stephen Persinger Recreation Center is transformed into the fictitious Madam Klara’s...

Good Templar Park Association

Don't miss the Final Weekend in 2026 to visit the World Famous 1893 Viking Ship! Saturday October 17 and Sunday, October 18.Our beautiful, full sized, 78 foot recreated Viking ship was based on an ancient 1000 year old excavated ship. Hand built in Norway in 1893, our ship was sailed by a hardy crew of 12 adventurers non-stop across the entire stormy North Atlantic, to become a star attraction of the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.Hear its exciting story, admire its dramatic beauty, and learn the secrets of the ancient Viking ship builders. Enjoy our hands-on displays of recreated Viking tools, weapons, jewelry, equipment and period images. Enjoy browsing the selection of distinctive and affordable items in our gift ship.&nbsp;Ship opens at 10 AM both Saturday and Sunday. Last tour starts at 3:45 PM. Tours by our friendly and knowledgeable guides start every 15 minutes; no reservations are needed.&nbsp; Still just $7 adults, $4 teens 13-17, FREE 12 and under.For more information, visit www.vikingship.usNote: The ship is in a gravel floored shelter. No flush toilets on site.

Local Event: The VIKINGS are Coming...and GOING!

The VIKINGS are Coming...and GOING!

Don't miss the Final Weekend in 2026 to visit the World Famous 1893 Viking Ship! Saturday October 17 and Sunday, October 18.Our...

BestLife Fitness at Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center

Don’t miss Halloween Hayday, an annual special event held from 10am-1pm Saturday, Oct. 24 at Stephen Persinger Recreation Center. The day is packed with seasonal activities, including a costume contest, Mad Scientist, bounce houses, Halloween Egg “Haunt,” hayrides (weather permitting), and more!
Schedule for the day:
Event begins: 10:00am
Egg Haunt (2): 11:00am ages 5 &amp; under | 11:10am ages 6 &amp; up
Costume Contest &amp; Parade (2): 11:45am ages 5 &amp; under | 12:00pm ages 6 &amp; up
Special entertainment: 12:15pm
Admission is free for adults. Admission for ages 14 and under is $11 (NR$13) in advance or $13 (NR $16) at the door. Pre-registration is recommended.&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/mrxzmykk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://tinyurl.com/halloweenhayday" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/halloweenhayday</a>

Local Event: Halloween Hayday

Halloween Hayday

Don’t miss Halloween Hayday, an annual special event held from 10am-1pm Saturday, Oct. 24 at Stephen Persinger Recreation...

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