Yorkville Halloween Costume Contest and Halloween Egg Hunt on October 18^th! Costume Contest at 6:30; Egg Hunt to Follow (approx. 7pm) at Town Square (301 N Bridge St)

The Halloween Costume Contest will be held on Friday, October 18 and will begin promptly at 6:30pm with the Halloween Egg Hunt immediately after around 7pm at Town Square Park (301 N Bridge St, Yorkville)! Get creative, have fun, and wear your best costume for the chance to compete in a friendly competition! While the Egg Hunt is for children ages 10 and under, the Halloween Costume Contest is for children and adults of all ages!

Awards will be given for the following categories:

• Cutest
• Spookiest
• Most Creative (Child)
• Most Creative (Adult)
• Best Coordinated Group Costume
• Best TV/Movie Character
• Funniest

Halloween Egg Hunt begins immediately following the Costume Contest on October 18^th.  The Halloween Egg Hunt is a spooky twist on an old tradition. Wear a costume, bring your flashlight and a container for eggs, and hunt in the darkness for toy filled eggs! It will be a spooktacular time you won't want to miss! This is a free event for children 10 and under. 

This is a free event; no registration is required. For questions, contact the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department at Recreation@yorkville.il.us or visit the event webpage at https://bit.ly/YorkvilleHalloweenEggHunt. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

2024 Flags of Valor

The Yorkville American Legion Post 489 invites you to honor our nation and all the veterans who have served with the Yorkville Flags of Valor as American flags will be displayed at Town Square during the week of Veterans Day. A flag can be sponsored for $30 and will include a keepsake ribbon and personalized tag to honor a veteran (optional). Sponsorships must be received by October 23^rd.  Flags will be displayed at Town Square (301 N Bridge, Yorkville) starting November 4 through November 15. This is an opportunity to recognize and honor a veteran or first responder in your life or support the hundreds of veterans in Yorkville and Kendall County. Everyone is welcome to participate. All proceeds will be donated to the Yorkville American Legion Post 489. To sponsor a flag or make a donation, complete and submit the sponsorship application form available at https://bit.ly/FlagsofValor, or contact the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department at recreation@yorkville.il.us.

Sign Up Now for the Rudolf Run/Jingle Jog!

Did you miss out on your chance to get this year's race shirt? You're in luck! Santa has delivered a special surprise to keep you off the naughty list this year. We have a very limited number of additional shirts for the Yorkville Holiday Races available for those who register quickly. Sizes are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Join us for the Yorkville Holiday Races on November 23, part of the Holiday Celebration weekend on November 22 & 23. This is more than just a race – it's a family experience you can't miss! Choose between the Rudolph Run 5K, a professionally chip-timed race, and the Jingle Jog Family Fun Run (1-mile). Walkers and runners are welcome for both races, making it an event for everyone.

Show off your holiday spirit by participating in our contest for the most festively dressed! Prizes will be awarded to winners in the Adult (age 18+), Child (age 17 and under), and group categories. Plus, don’t miss the chance to meet Santa at the American Legion from 10:30am-1:30pm on November 23, and cap off the day with spectacular fireworks at the corner of Rt 47 and Countryside Pkwy.

Spaces are filling up fast, so register today to secure your spot and your race shirt (while supplies last). Create memories with your family and friends you’ll cherish for years to come. Click the link to sign up now! https://bit.ly/YPRDHolidayRaceRegistration