Seasonal & Holidays
Wicked West Fest Is Back; Here's What's In Store For 2025
Westmont's 2025 Wicked West Fest features a casket race, pumpkin smashing and more throughout the month of October.
WESTMONT, IL — Westmont's popular Wicked West Fest kicked off its 2025 season on Oct. 3 and will last through the month of October, with pumpkin smashing, a haunted forest tour and the Caskets on Cass race among the activities planned.
The Last Straw
Oct. 5 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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At Gregg House Museum's The Last Straw, visitors can build their own scarecrow, go on a hayride and decorate a pumpkin. Scarecrow supplies are $15 and include a wood stand, a pillow case, and straw. Participants should bring their own clothes for the scarecrow's outfit.
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Halloween Costume Contest
Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.
Downtown Westmont
Signup starts at 10 a.m. for the 2025 West Fest Halloween Costume Contest, with participants able to vie for glory in six different categories.
Trick of Treat Trail
Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Downtown Westmont
Local businesses will pass out candy to trick-or-treaters in Westmont's downtown business district.
Pumpkin Smashing
Oct. 18 at 11 a.m.
Downtown Westmont
The Westmont Fire Department will have a 20-foot tall bucket truck on hand to take participants high above a target they can throw pumpkins at.
Caskets on Cass
Oct. 18 at 12: 30 p.m.
Cass Avenue in Downtown Westmont
Teams of four can make their own casket and race down Cass Avenue in the annual Caskets on Cass competition. The Westmont Chamber of Commerce also has caskets available for teams that don't make their own. The entrance fee is $25. Click the link to register for Caskets on Cass.
Haunted Forest Tour
Oct. 18 from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Diane Main Park
For $8, residents can take a wagon ride past haunted sights in Smith Woods. Parents are encouraged to bring younger kids between 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., when the frights are slightly less frightening. After 7 p.m., though, things get really scary.
Spooktacular Fun Night
Oct. 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Westmont Park District Community Center
This family-friendly event features an appearance from "Wacky Drac," along with Halloween-themed games and crafts.
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