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 10/26/23

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 25th** 6:30-7:30 pm Trunk or Treat at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Shelbyville. 1201 N Chestnut St. Candy, Games, Prizes
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 21st** 5 pm - 8 pm Strasburg Annual Halloween Celebration: Call 217-644-3007 for information. Soup Supper 5 pm and will have chicken noodle soup, chili, polish sausage, BBQ, hotdogs, sloppy dogs, nachos & cheese, sloppy nachos, pie, and drinks. Parade will start at 7 pm and will be lef by the Stew-Stras drum line, Judging 7:30 pm, with categories of under 3, sotrybook/fairy tale, TV & movies, monsters, ghosts & witches, superhero, princesses, occupational, animals, couples, group, misc, adults. (Prizes will be awarded in each category. ) Cake Walk at 8 pm. Free Merchants drawing, 50/50 drawing. Sponsored by the American Legion Post 289 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 289.
October 22nd   Stewardson Halloween Harvest Parade.
October 27th** 5 - 7 pm Halloween Supper at Findlay American Legion. There will be chicken & noodles, BBQ, chili, PB or cheese salad sandwihes, deviled eggs, cole slaw, desserts, and drinks. Wtih the costume judging taking place at 7 pm.
October 27th** 5 pm - ?? Cowden Community Harvest Supper will run from 5 till food is gone. Dine In and Carry Our available. Free Will donations. Ham, turkey,& noodles, dressing, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, dessert, and drinks. This will be at the Cowden Community Building.
October 27th** 6-7 pm Trunk or Treat at Stew-Stras High School Parking Lot.
October 28th** 5 pm - 6:30 pm Trunk or Treat at 1300 Maine St in Windsor. The Legion will host a soup supper and costume contest. For more info call 217-459-2498 or 217-251-7051.
October 28th** 5-9:30 pm Halloween Movie Night at Windsor Community Bldg. The movie showing will be "The Goonies". There will be hotdogs. popcorn, drinks, & snacks available for donation.
October 28th** 5-7:30 pm Halloween Parade of Costumes at Stewardson Community Building. There will be prizes for 1st-3rd place and overall plus special awards. Thee will be a cake walk following the contest. They will be serving soups, sandwiches, hot dogs, and drinks from 5-7:30. Contest is at 6:15 and the Stew Stras drum line will entertain at 6.
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 27th** 5:30 - 8 pm Halloween in Herrick at Herrick Community Bldg. . There will be a dinner walking taco, chili, hotdogs, 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 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. Rain will move event to the Tower Hill Village Hall. If you would like to set up, RSVP to 217-567-3521.
October 31st** 5 - 7 pm Trunk or Treat at Findlay First Christian Church.
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 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 18th 4:00 - 7:30 pm Dine In Soup Supper at the Shelbyville Fire Station on N Heinlein Dr. AYCE soups of Vegetable, Potato, or Chili. There will also be hot dogs and peanut butter sandwiches, lemonade, tea, and water. Sorry, No delivery will be available.
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