OCT. 27

 

Treat Fest in Uptown Normal

Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m.

11 Uptown Circle

Free

The streets will be closed and Uptown shops will supply the candy while Uptown Partners will supply the entertainment. For more information, call (309) 454-9557.

 

Boldly Better Breakfast Workshop

Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m.

OSF St. Joseph’s Medical Center, 2200 E. Washington, Bloomington

$20

Learn to make quick, nutritious meals to start your day. For more information or to register, call (309) 661-5153.

 

Heartsavers Practice and Skills Session

Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m.

OSF St. Joseph’s Medical Center, 2200 E. Washington, Bloomington

(309) 661-5153.

 

OCT.   27-29

 

ShakesFEAR

Thursday-Saturday, 7-10 p.m.

Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington

$5-$10

Thirty-minute haunted trail and a scary walk through the theater. The rain date is scheduled for October 30. For more information, visit www.illinoisshakes.com.

 

OCT.  28

 

Freaky Friday Night at the Pepsi Ice Center

Friday, 7:30-9 p.m.

201 S. Roosevelt Ave.

$6 admission, $2 skate rental

Receive a free ‘glow’ necklace. Door prizes, candy, music and spooky fun. For more information, call (309) 434-2875.

 

The Oak Ridge Boys

Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.

Tickets start at $38

The Oaks bring 50 years of tradition to an exciting show. For more information, call (309) 434-2777.

 

Tremont Lion’s Club Halloween Parade

Friday, 6:30-7 p.m.

 

OCT.  29

 

Ebenezer Ladies Aid Fall Bake Sale

Saturday, begins at 9 a.m.

Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Library, 111 S. Hamilton St., McLean

For more information, call (309) 874-2291.

 

Howl at the Market

Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-noon

McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main St., Bloomington

Free

Wear a costume and receive a free ‘Boo Buck’ to use at special offerings at the market. For more information, call (309) 829-9599.

 

Fondulac Library Offers Halloween Party

Saturday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Children’s Dept., 400 Richland, E. Peoria

Free

Kids in costumes will enjoy games and treats. For more information, call (309) 699-3917, ext. 1291.

 

OCT.  29-30

 

Antique Dealers’ Association Show & Sale

Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Interstate Center, 2301 Market St., Bloomington

$6

98th annual show and sale. Free parking. For more information, call (217) 469-2256.

 

OCT.  30

 

Spooktacular

Sunday, noon-3 p.m.

Miller Park Zoo, 1020 S. Morris, Bloomington

$6.95 adults; $4.95 youth and seniors

Show off your Halloween costume and enjoy crafts, local vendors, up close animal encounters, and of course, candy. For more information, call (309) 434-2250.

 

Haunted Tales in Evergreen Cemetery

Sunday, 7-9:30 p.m.

302 E. Miller St., Bloomington

$20 (ages 12 and over only)

The other side of history takes you to paranormal and historical possibilities. Sold out last year. For more information, call (309) 846-4306.

 

Trick or Treating in McLean

5:30 p.m.

 

Lexington City Halloween Party

Sunday, 2-5 p.m.

Lexington School Gyms.

Free

Costume contests in various categories with a free hot dog meal following the awarding of the grand prize. Trick or treating for the city will be from 5-8 p.m.  For more information, call (309) 365-3331.

 

OCT.  31

 

Lexington Halloween Party

Monday, 2-5 p.m.

Lexington School Gyms

Free

School youth will enjoy ghoulish games, freaky fun and frightening food. Costume contests for all ages. Free hot dog dinner after the contest. Trick or treating from 5-8 p.m. For more information, visit lexingtonillinois.org.

 

Trick or Treating at Ewing Manor

Monday, 4-6 p.m.

48 Sunset Road, Bloomington

Free

Walk the garden paths, take photos and get treats at the Manor. For more information, call (309) 438-6333.

 

Trick or Treating in Tremont

5-8 p.m.

 

NOV.  1

 

Dance Yourself Fit

Tuesday, 5:45-6:30 p.m.

Center for Health, 2200 Fort Jesse Road, Normal

8 sessions for $48

High-energy workout with dance moves that continues on Nov. 3,8,10,15,17,22 and 29. For more information, call (309) 661-5151.

 

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