Gale Moore Park Packed With Autumn Enjoyable

Gale Moore Park reworked right into a fall wonderland on Sunday because the Worth Park District hosted its sixteenth annual Fall Fest, drawing greater than 700 residents and guests for a full day of music, meals and seasonal enjoyable.

“We come out for the Fall Fest every year and really love it,” Worth resident Nina Fishel, mentioned.

The day-long celebration, held on Oct. 5, was one of many 12 months’s greatest for the Worth Park District, which can also be commemorating its sixtieth anniversary. Families flocked to the historic tree-filled park for hayrides, pony rides, pumpkin choosing, a penny-in-the-haystack sport, raffles, a baggage event, a beer and wine backyard, and a bustling children and teenage enjoyable zone.

“This fest was created to bring the community together in a fun, welcoming way,” mentioned Bob O’Shaughnessy, CPRP, Director of Parks and Recreation. “It’s not just an event—it’s a reflection of our community spirit.”

To preserve the park uncongested, parking for the occasion was directed to the Metra tons at one hundred and tenth Street and Depot Avenue.

Once inside, company sampled fare from a few of the Midwest’s hottest meals vehicles, together with Backdraft BBQ, Peppos Subs, JJ’s Healthy Kitchen, Nicky V’s Hot Dogs, Chi Town Taco, Beggars Pizza, Emerald Cup Coffee, Tropical Sno and Bobalicious Bubble Tea.

Three leisure areas stored the enjoyable going all day. Families danced together with an interactive DJ, whereas teenagers gathered at their very own space for units by Burn the Rain and Morrell & Partacz Live. On the primary space stage, crowds loved the sounds of Cary Kanno & the Syndicate and the Kell Ann & Ken Duo, who closed out the night with energetic performances. Festivalgoers in search of one thing extra mystical even stopped by to have their fortunes advised by a palm reader.

What made the day particular, O’Shaughnessy mentioned, was the sheer number of experiences and the variety of neighborhood teams that pitched in.

“Our Park District joined forces with Scouts, the Police Department, Lions Club, American Legion, Village Hall, Fire Department, Library, schools, local businesses and volunteers,” he mentioned. “I love all the laughter and watching everyone capture this great event by taking photos and making memories.”

The pageant additionally doubled as a capstone to the Park District’s sixtieth anniversary celebrations, that includes commemorative giveaways and actions to honor six many years of service in Worth.

With crisp autumn air, the aroma of barbecue and pizza within the park, and music echoing by the timber, the day captured what O’Shaughnessy described because the true coronary heart of Worth.

“Whether you’re a longtime resident or visiting for the first time, Fall Fest is the perfect way to celebrate the season and the community we’re so proud of,” he mentioned.

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