HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
- Families, come trick-or-treat in this safe environment
- Volunteer your group to hand out candy to 1,500 children, and promote your organization or business!
- VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SCENE IN THE SPOOKTACULAR SHOWDOWN!
Families, come trick-or-treat in this safe environment
This event is free for families to attend. Children in costume can walk with their families and gather candy from each participating group. Last year, we had more than 60 groups participate! Download the flyer.
2024 SPOOKTACULAR SHOWDOWN CONTEST: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SCENE IN THE SPOOKTACULAR SHOWDOWN!
The competitors are:
- Chick-fil-A
- Mr. Bud & Mayor Patty Eidam
- Fraternal Order of Police 218/LPD Records
- Jack Hajduch
- JoAnn Kijewski
- Lansing Fire Department
- Lansing Historical Society
- Lansing Public Library
- LARC
- Village of Lansing Building Department
- Village of Lansing Finance Department
Contest Information:
- Entry Fee of $10 can be paid at the municipal center or online at FoxPointe.org. Deadline Oct. 11.
- You’ll create original frightening monsters, ghouls, spiders, bats, and other spooky elements and affix them to a sturdy wire fence, approximately 4’x 4’, that is installed at Fox Pointe. Create just one frightening feature or a whole scene. Creations must be original, not purchased yard ornaments.
- Bring your creatures to Fox Pointe and secure them to your assigned area. Setup dates: Friday, Saturday, Monday, Oct. 18, 19, 21: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 20: noon-4 p.m. Use zip-ties, rope, wire, and other weather-friendly connections.
- Finished creepies will be displayed for public viewing from Oct. 26 through Halloween.
- Online voting will be conducted from October 23rd – noon on 26th.
- Winners will be announced on October 26th during the Fox Pointe Trick-or-Treat event.
- Cash awards for 1st place: $100, 2nd place: $50, 3rd place: $25
Guidelines:
- Entire ghouls must be securely fastened to the fencing.
- Feature elements including stuffing/packing must be waterproof (bubble wrap, plastic bags, etc.)
- Monsters will remain outside and unprotected for approximately two weeks. Decisions on decorations, accessories, and props should be made knowing that adverse weather conditions may occur.
- Dismantle your scene and pick up your creatures at Fox Pointe Friday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; or Sunday, Nov. 3, noon-5 p.m. Leftover displays will be thrown in the trash.
Volunteer to hand out candy
Promote your business or organization by handing out candy at this event! It’s FREE! Bring enough candy for 1,500 children, a table and chairs. Decorate your space and wear costumes. How fun!
Register here to hand out candy. Look who has already signed up! Download the flyer here.
- a good egg
- All Souls Catholic Parish/St. Ann Church
- American Legion Auxiliary Unit 697
- Arcadia Palace Lodge No. 765
- Audrey D’s Nooks and Crannies Cleaning Service
- Baby Blossoms Parent Educator Program
- Bethel Church
- Big Brothers Big Sisters, Chicago Southland
- Chicago’s Chicken Shack
- Comunidad Latina de Lansing
- Delta Psi Rho – Upsilon Chapter
- Desired Medical Services
- Destiny Dental Care
- Mayor Patty & Bud Eidam
- Family Focus
- First Church (PCA)
- Fox Pointe
- GID Services
- H20hairlounje
- Hispanic Heroes from Heritage Middle School
- Illiana Financial Credit Union
- Illinois Dermatology Institute
- La’Aura Deluxe
- L.A.C.E.
- LARC Lansing
- Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce
- Lansing Copper Muggers
- Lansing Fire Department
- Lansing First Party
- Lansing Human Relations Commission
- Lansing Junior Woman’s Club
- Lansing Lions Club
- Lansing Police Department
- Lansing Public Library
- Lansing Public Works Department
- MaryKay Cosmetics
- McCree Tutoring Services
- Michael Foods, Inc.
- New Hope Church
- Newman’s Investment & Tax services
- Next Move Community Services
- NWI Vipers football and cheer
- Our Future Scholars Learning Academy
- Overdoors of Illinois, Inc.
- Plentiful Hair Studio
- Psychology Club from Governors State University
- R&A Cleaning Services Inc.
- Rapid Draw Mobile Phlebotomy LLC
- Savage Sports Nfp
- Sky’s the Limit 360 PhotoBooth
- South Chicago Parents & Friends
- South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA)
- Ted’s Pet & Feed
- TF South National Honor Society
- Triluminar Lodge #767
- University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital