Downers Grove Township Electronics Recycling Program 8 a.m to Noon at their Highway Department Facility at 318 E. Quincy Street in Westmont. The program will be held on the third Saturday of each month, unless that date falls on a holiday. There are a few program changes including a charge for TVs. AVA Recycling will be the new recycling vendor. For more info go to AVArecycling.com or call 847-397-2900

AGE GROUPS:

• Newborn to 1-year olds
• 2-5 years old
• 6-9 years old
• 10-13 years old
• 14 & older
• GROUP/FAMILY CONTEST – Must have at least 3 people in the group category

Westmont community groups and public agencies will compete in our 3rd annual pumpkin smashing extravaganza. Competitors will go 20 feet up in the air in a bucket truck and then throw their pumpkin at a target below in an attempt to earn the titles of Pumpkin King and Queen.  All of the fun is an effort to promote pumpkin recycling/composting at Richmond Education Gardens & Apiary.  For more information, contact us at communications@westmont.il.gov or 630-417-0280.

Come to downtown Westmont in your Halloween Costume and go trick or treating at participating businesses throughout the downtown business district.  For more info, contact the Chamber at www.westmontchamber.com or 630-960-5553.

Caskets on Cass is a foot race of homemade caskets sponsored by community organizations, businesses, and area residents.  To learn more and sign up, contact the Westmont Chamber at 630-960-5553.

Saturday October 21, 2017
12:00 PM – Check in at the intersection of Cass and Irving streets
– Casket inspection and Judging
12:30 PM – Casket races begin

Haunted Forest Tour: October 20, 2018
5:00pm-6:30pm – Spooky
7:00pm-9:30pm $6 per person– Sheer Terror Tours
Enter at Twin Lakes Park (Get directions)

Follow the trail and take a haunted hayrack ride through Twin Lakes Woods as ghosts, ghouls and monsters come alive before your very eyes! There will be a Merry Monsters Matinee (spooky) performance from 5 to 6:30PM for younger children.  Cost is $6 per person.  For more information contact the Westmont Park District at 630-963-5252.

Tickets sales will be from 4:30-9:00PM and tours will be ongoing so you may arrive at any time.  Due to the popularity of the event, there may be a short wait.

Note: please park along 59th St., Twin Lakes Learning Center.

On Saturday, October 27, the Westmont Police Department will host two drug take back events as part of the National DEA Sponsored Drug Take Back Day. In partnership with Westmont Pharmacy volunteers, Mariano’s and Cardinal Health, the events will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Westmont Police Department on 500 N. Cass Avenue, and Mariano’s in Westmont at 150 W. 63rd Street.

GET READY TO HAVE FUN!! Last year’s event was such a big success that this year we will have TWO WESTMONT ZOMBIE PUB CRAWLS TO CHOOSE FROM!!! The Southside route will include Dolce’s, Whiskey Hill Brewing, Fremont Bar & Grill, and the Sweet & Savory Spot! The Northside route will include The Uptown, Johnny’s Blitz, Zazzo’s Pizza & Bar, and DJ’s Bar & Grill.

Visit Westmontevents.com to purchase the tickets and order your event t-shirt. Tickets – $15 – Limited Space! Join us if you dare!! Costumes encouraged!! Must be 21 and older to participate.

Pick the location where you want to start your journey (the bus will return you to your that location at the end of the Crawl). Participants should arrive, park and check-in at their start location at 2:00pm SHARP. Event guides will assist you on your journey. Every 45 to 60 minutes the bus will pick up your group and take you to the next location. You should be back to your start location between 6:00pm and 6:30pm. If you have any questions, contact us at wsec@westmontevents.com or 630-829-9378.

Downers Grove Township Electronics Recycling Program 8 a.m to Noon at their Highway Department Facility at 318 E. Quincy Street in Westmont. The program will be held on the third Saturday of each month, unless that date falls on a holiday. There are a few program changes including a charge for TVs. AVA Recycling will be the new recycling vendor. For more info go to AVArecycling.com or call 847-397-2900

Downers Grove Township Electronics Recycling Program 8 a.m to Noon at their Highway Department Facility at 318 E. Quincy Street in Westmont. The program will be held on the third Saturday of each month, unless that date falls on a holiday. There are a few program changes including a charge for TVs. AVA Recycling will be the new recycling vendor. For more info go to AVArecycling.com or call 847-397-2900