Wicked Wonderland | Lake Forest Parks & Recreation
Wicked Wonderland | Lake Forest Parks & Recreation
Wicked Wonderland
On Friday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m., the Lake Forest Recreation Center (400 Hastings, Lake Forest) will host Wicked Wonderland, a free Halloween celebration exclusively for Lake Forest residents. Families are invited to enjoy returning favorites like the spooky Haunted Gym, the thrilling Scare Zone, and the always-popular Hayride, along with festive seasonal activities that capture the Halloween spirit. This community event is generously sponsored by Forest Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry and provides a safe, family-friendly evening of fun for all ages. Please note that outdoor attractions are weather-dependent and subject to change. Volunteers (ages 16+) are needed to help bring this event to life, ensuring a memorable night filled with Halloween excitement and community spirit.
Pumpkin Chase
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Pumpkin Chase
The Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run returns on Saturday, Oct. 25, proudly featured once again on CARA’s 2025 Runner’s Choice Race Circuit. Starting at 31 E. Sheridan Place, Lake Bluff, the 5K kicks off at 8 a.m. on a USATF-certified course (IL-14092-JW) winding through scenic, tree-lined streets of east Lake Bluff and down to the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. The 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 9:15 a.m., a family favorite where kids in grades K–8 compete for bragging rights. Stick around post-race for refreshments, camaraderie, and awards. Registration fees are $35 for the 5K and $20 for the Fun Run, and participants registered by October 13 are guaranteed an event T-shirt.
Monday, Oct. 13
Fall Visit Day
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
Mario Kart Tournament for Teens
WHEN: 4-5 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest
Tuesday, Oct. 14
Women Spies in WWII
WHEN: 6:30-7:45 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest
Diverse Careers, Diverse Paths: An Alumni Conversation
WHEN: 7-8:15 p.m.
WHERE: Tarble Room, Brown Hall, Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
Fall Choral Concert
WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Calvin Durand Hall, Mohr Student Center, Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
Wednesday, Oct. 15
Cooking Class: A Sweet & Savory Harvest
WHEN: 6-9 p.m.
WHERE: Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest
PRICE: $121
Thursday, Oct. 16
Go Lake Forest: Cemetery Walk & Tour
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest Cemetery, 1525 Lake Road, Lake Forest
Friday, Oct. 17
Breast Cancer Awareness Event
WHEN: 6:30-10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Starbucks, 840 S Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
COC B4Work Networking Breakfast
WHEN: 7:30-9 a.m.
WHERE: Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest/Mettawa, 26225 N. Riverwoods Blvd., Lake Forest
PRICE: $15-20
Dried Flower Bouquet Social
WHEN: 5:30-7 p.m.
WHERE: Elawa Farm Foundation, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Hay Barn, Lake Forest
PRICE: $79
Boo-Bash
WHEN: 6-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Bluff Park District, 355 W. Washington Ave., Lake Bluff
Movie in the Park
WHEN: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Bluff Park District, 355 W. Washington Ave., Lake Bluff
Saturday, Oct. 18
Youth Class: Feathery Friends: A Chicken Experience - Saturdays
WHEN: 9:30-9:45 a.m.
WHERE: Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest
PRICE: $11
A Walk Through Historic Market Square
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: 264 Market Square Ct, Lake Forest
PRICE: $25-35
Miss Jamie's Farm Family Concert
WHEN: 3-3:45 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest
Oktoberfest - An Evening of Food, Drink, Music and Community
WHEN: 6-10 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $150
Sunday, Oct. 19
Public Safety Open House
WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: Public Safety Building, 255 W. Deerpath, Lake Forest
Child Dedication Class
WHEN: 12:15-1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Christ Church Lake Forest 100 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
Monday, Oct. 20
Human Book Club
WHEN: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
The Poetry Group: Benjamin Goluboff
WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Scale Up Your Small Business with Udemy Courses
WHEN: Noon-1 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest
Nonprofit - Giving Gathering at Le Colonial
WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Le Colonial, 655 Forest Ave., Lake Forest
Demo Cooking Class: Roots to Rise
WHEN: 6-9 p.m.
WHERE: Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest
PRICE: $121
Thursday, Oct. 23
Speed Networking
WHEN: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest College Sports and Recreation Center, Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
Minnesota from the Road: The Best Places to Visit
WHEN: 7-8 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest
Friday, Oct. 24
Fall Watercolor Painting Class with Evelyn Phelps
WHEN: 1-4 p.m.
WHERE: Elawa Farm Foundation, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Hay Barn, Lake Forest
PRICE: $79
The Arcadian Wild: A Musical Salon
WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel, Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest
Saturday, Oct. 25
Fall Fest
WHEN: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest
Hooves and Hugs at Elawa Farm
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest
PRICE: $11
Trunk or Treat
WHEN: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
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