The Forest Preserves of Cook County is partnering with the East Side Chamber of Commerce to host a Trunk or Treat at Eggers Grove on Sunday, October 27 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event is a safer alternative to trick-or-treating where members of the community gather, decorate the trunks of their cars and pass out candy. “The Trunk or Treat at Eggers Grove is one of the largest Halloween events in the county,” said Jessica Baker, a program specialist at the Forest Preserves. “You don’t want to miss this chance to enjoy the outdoors, celebrate Halloween and show off your costume.” The event is free for all and will have bouncy houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, rock climbing, music, food and more. Parking lot entrance at Eggers Grove is at E. 112th St & S. Ave E, Chicago, IL 60617. The Forest Preserves is hosting Halloween-themed events all week across the County—all free and open to all:

• The Great Sand Ridge (Tiny) Pumpkin Hunt
Sand Ridge Nature Center in South Holland on October 26 at 10 a.m.

• River Trail Nightlife: The Return of Scary Stories
River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook on October 26 at 8 p.m.

• The Un-haunted Forest
River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook on October 27 at 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

• Spooky Stories & S’mores
Thatcher Woods in River Forest on October 27 at 2 p.m.

• Costume Parade!
Caldwell Woods in Chicago on October 31 at 2 p.m.