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Halloween Hoopla

Halloween Hoopla, the annual Safe Saturday Trick or Treat event, sponsored by our friends at the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce is back for another year. A full day of fun, safe Halloween activities for the whole family.


Costume Parade for Kids
All around Metropolitan Square at 10:00am. Children who participate, in costume, will be given a Trick or Treat Bag with a special prize. Families are welcome to trick or treat at participating businesses throughout Des Plaines. Free!


Day of the Dead
The History Center presents it’s annual Dia de los Muertes celebration.
11:00am–4:00pm Free!

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Free Craft for Kids • 1:00–3:00pm at The Des Plaines Public Library.
Sponsor: The Des Plaines Park District.

Free Entertainment for Kids • 3:00pm at The Des Plaines Public Library.
Get ready for a hair-raising experience with the Wild and Wacky Magician, Randy Bernstein! See objects float through the air and lights that appear everywhere. The (slightly) scary and fun magic show will feature tricks...and will be a treat for the hole family.
Sponsor: the Des Plaines Public Library.

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