Shelby County-Lake Shelbyville Area Fall/Halloween Activities

2023

  
 

Please Check back frequently as events are added. Events with no dates have not been confirmed.
Events with * have been confirmed. UPDATED 9/18/23
Please be sure to follow CDC guidelines when going to an event

EVENT SCHEDULE
September 9th* 8 am - ?? Strasburg Town Wides Sales and Flea Market.
Sept 23-24* Sat 10-7
Sun 12-5		 Twilight Nights Fall Fest at Vahling Vineyards. This event will be rain or shine. Wine tasting, live bands, vendors, food. Entrance fee is $15. under 21 free if accompanied by an adult. 217-682-5409. www.vahlingvineyards.com
September 24th* 11 am - 4 pm Oconee Family Fall Festival at Sacred Heart Church. Pumpkin Painting, Putt Putt Golf, Straw Maze, Water Balloons, Hay Rides, Model A Rides, Kiddie Play Area, Animal Barrel Rides.  There is also plenty of food.

Ladies Quilt Raffle and a Jack O Pot Raffle.
October 1st* 12-5 pm Harvest Gathering at Willow Ridge Winery in Westervelt.
There will be local vendors with handmade goods, boutique clothing, vintage and so much more! Bricks Exquisite Eats onsite for food purchases. This will be a fun filled day of shopping and wine!
Jake and Mikayla will perform from 1-4 pm
October 1st* 11 am - 4 pm Oconee Family Fall Festival at Sacred Heart Church. Pumpkin Painting, Putt Putt Golf, Straw Maze, Water Balloons, Hay Rides, Model A Rides, Kiddie Play Area, Animal Barrel Rides.  There is also plenty of food.

Ladies Quilt Raffle and a Jack O Pot Raffle.
October 7th* 5:30-7:30 pm Baked Steak dinner & Live Music at Shelby County Senior Center. Serving starts at 5:30, music at 6. Seating is limited, so reservations are required. Call 217-774-2251 M-Thur 9-12 to reserve your spot. Price is $14 per person.
October 6-8* Times vary Touchstone Energy Balloonfest. Click here for more info
October 7th* 9am - 5 pm Scarecrow Daze Fesitval in downtown Shelbyville. Vendors, entertainment, food
October 8th* 11 am - 4 pm Oconee Family Fall Festival at Sacred Heart Church. Pumpkin Painting, Putt Putt Golf, Straw Maze, Water Balloons, Hay Rides, Model A Rides, Kiddie Play Area, Animal Barrel Rides.  There is also plenty of food.

Ladies Quilt Raffle and a Jack O Pot Raffle.
October 12th* 11 am - 4 pm Hay Ride for People with Mobility Restrictions. Meet at the Aquatic Center Parking Lot. RSVP to 217-774-3951, ext 7047 to reserve, limited seating. Rides will begin at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm.
October 15th   Movie Night at Lithia Springs Marina Patio. They will be showing "Maleficent"
October 19th 6:30-7:30 pm Trunk or Treat at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Shelbyville. 1201 N Chestnut St.
October 21st* 7:00 pm - ?? Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets entertain at the Chautauqua Auditorium in Shelbyville's Forest Park. Tickets are TBD.
October 22nd   Stewardson Halloween Harvest Parade.
October 28th 5 pm - 9 pm Trunk or Treat at Windsor City Park, Trunk or Treat, games, Be sure to wear your best cosutme. There will be a movie playing at the park afterwards (Hocus Pocus)
October 28th 5:30 pm HSHS Good Sheperd Hospital Costume Contest. This will be held at the parking lot west of the Courthouse on Main Street in Shelbyville. There will be prize in each category and then there's the downtown candy run.
October 30th* 6 - 8 pm Downtown Shelbyville Candy Run. Participating businesses will have a table or stand set up near or inside the front door and will have a Candy stop sign on their window or door. (Businesses: if you would like to participate, please contact 217-774-7806)
October 5 - 9 pm Halloween in Herrick at Wallace Caroll Park. There will be a dinner of chili, potato soup, hot dogs, chips, and dessert with prices ranging from $1-$7. The costume contest judging is at 7 pm with prizes.
October 29th 5 - 7:30 pm Windsor Soup Supper and Parade. Soup supper begins at 5 pm at the Legion. The parade will start at 6:30 at the Library and head to the Legion. Then at 7 pm is the costume judging at the Legion.
October 29th 6 - 9 pm Haunted Halloween Ball at Willow Ridge Winery in Westervelt. Not Petty entertains from 6-9, Brick's Exquisite Eats will have food for purchase. There will be awards for Best Costume, Best Ball Gown, and Best Jack O Lantern.
October 29th 8 pm - Mid Jimmy D's Halloween Bash. Costume Judging at 11 pm-1st-3rd place. Dancing, Music
October 29th 5 - 7 pm Safe Trunk or Treat in Tower HIll park. Park Committee will be handing out goodie bags.
October 29th 5 pm - 8 pm Strasburg Annual Halloween Celebration: Call 217-644-3007 for information. Soup Supper 5 pm, Parade 7 pm, Judging 7:30 pm, Cake Walk 8 pm. Prizes will be awarded in each category. Free Merchants drawing, 50/50 drawing. Sponsored by the American Legion Post 289 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 289.
October 30th 2 pm - ? pm Kids Halloween Party at Shelbyville VFW Post 4829. There will be costume judging, treats, a weiner roast and lots of fun.  For more info 217-774-4829.
October 6 - 8 pm Cowden's Trick or Treat Night. Please remember to only go to houses with the porch light on. Make sure your parents check your treats before consuming.
October 30th 6 - 9 pm
The third annual Scavenger Hunt will be Sunday, Oct. 30th at the pavilion west of the Lions Club Building and is sponsored by Barker's Balloonery. Registration is 6-6:30 and the hunt will begin at 6:30.  Teams of 2-6 can compete.  Entry fee is $15 per team and the winning team will receive all of the entry money.  Teams will have to drive to a variety of places so a car is a must.  Call Camice Barker with any questions at 774-2588.
October 31st 6 - 8 pm Windsor's Trick or Treat Night. Please remember to only go to houses with the porch light on. Make sure your parents check your treats before consuming.
October 31st 6 - 8 pm Safe Trick or Treat at Villas of Holly Brook. Bring your little ones for a safe trick or treat and let the residents see all the kids in their costumes.
October 31st* 5 - 8 pm Shelbyville's Trick or Treat Night. Please remember to only go to houses with the porch light on. Make sure your parents check your treats before consuming
October 31st* 6 - 8 pm Stewardson's Trick or Treat Night. Please remember to only go to houses with the porch light on. Make sure your parents check your treats before consuming.
October 31st 6 - 8 pm Findlay's Trick or Treat Night. Please remember to only go to houses with the porch light on. Make sure your parents check your treats before consuming
October 31st* 6 - 8 pm Strasburg's Trick or Treat Night. Please remember to only go to houses with the porch light on. Make sure your parents check your treats before consuming.
October 30th & 31st 5 - 8 pm Tower Hill's Trick or Treat Night. Please remember to only go to houses with the porch light on. Make sure your parents check your treats before consuming.
November 12th 4:30 - 7:30 pm Soup Supper at the Shelbyville Fire Station on N Heinlein Dr. This will be drive-thru, where you'll order, pay, and drive to next area where they will deliver your meal to your car. This is a soup only dinner (Vegetable, Chili, or Chicken Noodle)
Events and Times are Subject to Change. UPDATED 9/18/23
Be sure to follow CDC guidelines when attending events
If you have an event that you would like to add, please send to calendar@lakeshelbyville.com