Get your costumes ready for a free Halloween event just for kids! Goodwill of the Heartland and Rock Island Parks and Recreation proudly present Fright Night in the Park on Thursday, Oct 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island.

This fun and safe Halloween event will feature trick-or-treating, a costume contest and much more. The first 500 children will receive a free goodie bag and community agencies will host various activities and trick-or-treat stations. A live DJ will keep the energy high with dance music, and dance performances by local organizations will bring exciting entertainment to the main stage. 

Secret guest judges will roam the park, awarding costume contest prize certificates to those with the best costumes. These certificates can be redeemed for special prizes. 

This event is made possible through the generous support of our contributors: presenting sponsor Goodwill of the Heartland, Target-Davenport, Community Health Care, Sign Gypsies Illinois QC, Jeff James Entertainment and Pieler Productions. 

For more information, please contact Rock Island Parks and Recreation at 309-732-7275, visit our website at www.rigov.org or follow the event on Facebook at Fright Night in the Park Event Page.