Wicked West Fest

Mark your calendars and get ready for Wicked West Fest 2025!  Wicked West Fest is a month-long festival of Fall and Halloween events and activities.  Following are some of this year’s highlights:

WESTMONT SCARECROW DECORATING CONTEST
September 26 - Sign-Up Deadline 
Downtown Westmont
The entire community is invited to participate in the Westmont Scarecrow Decorating Contest hosted by the Westmont Chamber and the Historical Society. Decorated scarecrows will be on display throughout downtown Westmont and everyone will be invited to vote online. For more information and to sign up, please visit the Chamber website. 

FALL & HALLOWEEN WINDOW MURAL PROGRAM
September 26 - Sign-Up Deadline 
Throughout Westmont
Hosted by Westmont Special Events and the Creative Arts Network, area businesses are invited to sign up to have their windows painted by our incredible local artists with Fall & Halloween-themed murals. More information and sign-up details have been posted on the Westmont Special Events website at westmontevents.com.

STORYWALK: THE SCARECROW BY BETH FERRY - FAMILIES
Friday, October 3 to Monday, October 6 - Self-guided
Diane Main Park - 300 W. 59th Street
Enjoy The Scarecrow by Beth Ferry with the whole family while you stroll through Diane Main Park. Simply follow the path around the lake, reading signs placed along the trail, to take in the full story. StoryWalk created by staff at the Westmont Public Library.

THE LAST STRAW
Sunday, October 5, NOON-4:00PM 
Gregg House Museum - 115 S. Linden Street
Come to the Gregg House Museum for a variety of fun family activities: Make a scarecrow (nominal fee), decorate pumpkins, create cool crafts, take a hayride, pan for gold, and more. For more information, visit the Westmont Park District website https://www.westmontparks.org/event/laststraw25/ 

WICKED WEST FEST HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
Saturday, October 18 - Sign-up 10AM
Downtown Westmont - East Irving Street near Cass Avenue
Dress up for Halloween and come to downtown Westmont to be part of this fun costume contest. There will be six categories. For more information, contact Westmont Special Events at wsec@westmontevents.com or 630-829-9378.

TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL 
Saturday, October 18, 11:00AM-1:00PM
Downtown Westmont on Cass Avenue
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 Westmont Chamber at wcctb@westmontchamber.com or 630-960-5553.

PUMPKIN SMASHING EXTRAVAGANZA
Saturday, October 18, 11:00AM
Downtown Westmont - West Irving Street near Cass Avenue
It’s back! Village Departments & Public Agencies will compete in our Pumpkin Smash event in which contestants will go 20 feet up in a Fire Department bucket truck, and then toss their pumpkin at a target below. The goal of the event is to promote the Village’s pumpkin compost collection event on Nov. 8 at the Westmont Library. More info at westmont.illinois.gov

CASKETS ON CASS RACE
Saturday, October 18, 12:30PM
Downtown Westmont on Cass Avenue
Caskets on Cass is a foot race of homemade caskets sponsored by community organizations, businesses, and area residents.  To learn more and sign up on the Chamber website at westmontchamber.com or contact the Westmont Chamber at 630-960-5553. 

HAUNTED FOREST TOUR  
Saturday, October 18, 3:00-9:30PM
Diane Main Park - 200 W. 59th Street
Follow the trail and take a haunted wagon ride through Smith Woods as ghosts, ghouls and monsters come alive before your very eyes! Little Monsters Showing for younger viewers 3 to 6:30pm. Sheer Terror Tours from 7 to 9:30pm. $8 per person. For more information, visit the Westmont Park District website.

MUMMY LUMINARY - ADULTS
Wednesday, October 22, 1:00-1:30PM
Westmont Public Library - 428 N. Cass Avenue
An Adult Services Librarian will teach you how to turn a glass jar into a mummy luminary! (registration required)

MINI PUMPKIN PAINTING - GRADES K-5
Thursday, October 23, 4:15-5:00PM
Westmont Public Library - 428 N. Cass Avenue
Decorate a mini pumpkin with vibrant paint to add a touch of autumn magic to your home! (registration required)

MURDER AT THE HALLOWEEN PARTY - ADULTS
Thursday, October 30, 6:00-7:30PM
Westmont Public Library - 428 N. Cass Avenue
Grim von Reaper was poisoned. Everyone is a suspect. Can you piece together the clues to discover who is responsible for making Grim meet the Grim Reaper? (registration required)

SPOOKTACULAR FUN NIGHT  
Wednesday, October 30, 5:00-7:00PM
Westmont Park District Community Center - 75 E. Richmond Street
The whole family is invited to a safe and fun-filled evening as you trick or treat through the Park District Community Center. Meet Wacky Drac, create a spooky craft, or try your luck at a game or two - A variety of spooktacular activities will make your evening fangtastic! For more information, visit the Westmont Park District website.

PUMPKIN COMPOSTING COLLECTION  
Saturday, November 8, 9:00AM-NOON
Westmont Public Library - 428 N. Cass Avenue
Drop  off your unwanted pumpkins to be composted instead of ending up in a landfill. Pumpkins must be free of any inorganic materials such as candles and other decorations. Visit westmont.illinois.gov for more info.