Halloween Handbook: Where to go?

Michael Grace, Multimedia Editor
October 22, 2014

Halloween: the one time of year besides Christmas that is a kid’s dream. Coming home from a long night of trick-or-treating, dumping your candy out and appreciating the hard work you put in going door-to-door, completely blind of what you will receive, is quite the feeling. A gasp of excitement here and there for the ever-so-coveted king sized candy bar with the mouthful of chocolate that usually follows. After years of putting in fierce work, you become acquainted with who’s “got it” and who doesn’t. A plan is created, and you’re on your way every year, hoping to fill that old pillow case to the brim. Every person has at least one place they must stop at each year; here’s a couple more to add to your list.

  1. Cletus Rectory (La Grange)

Start your night off with a quick prayer to get as many sweets as you can, and leave with a king size candy bar.

  1. The 1400 block of Stone Avenue in La Grange

With Ring Pops, Airheads, and a variety of king size candy bars, this block is a reliable source for every trick-or-treater

  1. The 1100 block of Waiola in La Grange

Not only does this block have unique decorations, but it also has a unique set of treats, from king sized Pixie Sticks to entire Affy Tapples.

  1. The 5000 block of Lawn in Western Springs

Year in and year-out, this block produces king size candy bars. At any rate, that’s good enough for me.

  1. My Grandpa’s Store (La Grange)

No I am not talking about my own grandpa and his fictional store; I’m talking about the candy store across the street from St. Francis. For starters, it’s a candy store, and to top it off you can trade one of your pieces of candy for ice cream or hot chocolate. Yeah, I’m serious.

  1. The 500 block of Edgewood in La Grange Park

Without a doubt, this is the granddaddy of them all. Although I cannot give out an exact address, one might have heard rumors that a certain house gives out a non-edible treat for Halloween; yes, it’s true. One of the most popular stops for many trick-or-treaters, this house gives out brand new New Era hats every year.