Wicked West Fest

Mark your calendars and get ready for Wicked West Fest 2024!  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 27 - 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 15 - 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.

THE LAST STRAW
Sunday, October 6 - NOON-4PM 
Gregg House Museum - 115 S. Linden
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. 

WATERCOLOR JACK-O’-LANTERN MUSHROOMS - Adults
Tuesday, October 15, 1:00-2:30 PM
Westmont Public Library - 428 N. Cass
Learn how to paint festive watercolor Jack-o’-Lantern mushrooms with local artist Mary Launi. All materials will be provided. (registration required)

STRANGER THINGS BINGO - Adults
Wednesday, October 23, 6:30-7:30 PM
Westmont Public Library - 428 N. Cass
Can’t wait for the next season of Stranger Things? Join us for some Stranger Things Bingo, and get your fill of Eggos and demogorgons! (registration required)

VAMPIRE MURDER MYSTERY GAME - Adults
Tuesday, October 29, 6:00-7:30 PM
Westmont Public Library - 428 N. Cass
Sink your teeth into a night of mystery! Count Blackwell has been murdered and the contents of his safe stolen. While gathered for dinner and the reading of his will, can you gather enough clues to deduce who the killer and thief is? (registration required)

SUGAR SKULL DESIGNS - Youth
Thursday, October 10
Two Sessions:
4:00PM - Grades K-2
5:00PM - Grades 3-5 
Westmont Public Library - 428 N. Cass
Create your own unique paper sugar skull design! (registration required)

DIY MASKS - Grades K – 5
Thursday, October 3, 4:00-5:00PM
Westmont Public Library - 428 N. Cass
Wear your creativity by designing your own mask masterpiece! (registration required)

MINI PUMPKIN PAINTING - Grades K – 5
Thursday, October 17
Two Sessions: 4:00PM OR 5:00PM
Westmont Public Library - 428 N. Cass
Decorate a mini pumpkin with vibrant paint and embellishment, and add a touch of autumn magic to your home! Please register for one session. 

TEEN BOOK CLUB - Teens
Throughout October
Westmont Public Library - 428 N. Cass
Join us for a unique teen book club! Read one of the selected books for the month and submit your review online. Reviews earn volunteer hours! 
Book selections: The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson OR The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones. (no registration required)

WICKED WEST FEST HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
Saturday, October 19 - Sign-up 10:15AM
Downtown Westmont - Intersection of Cass & Irving
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 19, 11:00AM-1:00PM
Downtown Westmont on Cass
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.

CASKETS ON CASS RACE
Saturday, October 19, NOON
Downtown Westmont on Cass
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 19, 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. 

SPOOKTACULAR FUN NIGHT  
Wednesday, October 30, 5:00-7:00PM
Westmont Park District Community Center - 75 E. Richmond
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.