Wicked West Fest Brings Frightful Fun To Westmont

WESTMONT, IL — Wicked West Fest is set to kick off in October, bringing scarecrow making, jack-o'-lantern painting, a casket race and more to Westmont.

Here's a list of some of the activities planned for Wicked West Fest 2024.

Scarecrow Decorating Competition

Participants have until Sept. 27 to enter the Scarecrow Decorating Contest. The decorated scarecrows will be set up in downtown Westmont, with voting available online. Competitors can sign up via the village's chamber of commerce.

The Last Straw

Oct. 6 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Gregg House Museum, 115 S. Linden, Westmont

Visitors can enjoy a hayride, pan for gold, decorate pumpkins and make a scarecrow at The Last Straw. Scarecrow-making will be offered by The Garden Club of Downers Grove and includes a wooden stand, straw and a pillowcase for $10. Participants are encouraged to bring clothes for their scarecrow.

Watercolor Jack-o'-Lantern Mushroom Painting

Oct. 15 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass, Westmont

A local artist will be on hand to help participants paint jack-o'-lantern mushrooms. Registration includes all necessary materials. Click the link to register for Watercolor Jack-o'-Lantern Mushroom Painting. Adults only.

Caskets on Cass

Oct. 19 at 12 p.m.

Downtown Westmont

Residents and groups can make their own caskets to race for glory down Cass Avenue. Registration is available via the Westmont Chamber of Commerce.

Stranger Things Bingo

Oct. 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass, Westmont

Adults who are fans of the show Stranger Things can enjoy a themed Bingo night. Click the link to register for Stranger Things Bingo.

Vampire Murder Mystery Game

Oct. 29 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass, Wesmont

Aspiring gumshoes can take part in a murder mystery game to find out who killed Count Blackwell. Click to register in advance.