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Kankakee’s downtown will host a family-focused Halloween celebration next Sunday, Oct. 18, when the Rotary Club opens its seasonal event on Schuyler Avenue. The one-day gathering packs rides, vendors and a midday trunk-or-treat that aims to draw children and neighbors to the city center.
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The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 250 S. Schuyler Ave., with activities spread along the street. Organizers say the lineup includes pony rides, a range of food and merchandise booths, craft displays and a selection of free-to-play games for all ages.
Pony rides are presented with support from St. Mary’s Hospital, underscoring local-group involvement in the family programming.
Trunk-or-treat and registration details
The day’s centerpiece for children is a trunk-or-treat session scheduled from noon to 3 p.m., when decorated car trunks hand out candy in a supervised setting. Community members who want to participate by decorating a trunk must sign up ahead of time; on-site registration will not be available.
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 18
- Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Trunk-or-treat: 12 p.m.–3 p.m.
- Location: 250 S. Schuyler Ave., downtown Kankakee
- Trunk registration deadline: Oct. 15 — register at KankakeeHalloween.com
- Sponsor highlight: Pony rides sponsored by St. Mary’s Hospital
Arrive early if you plan to view the craft vendors or secure a good spot for children at the trunk-or-treat. Since trunk registration closes before the event and no entries are accepted the day of, organizers advise participants to complete forms online well in advance.
For further information or questions about participation, contact Amy Laws by email at [email protected] or by phone at (815) 630-7051.
