Events on Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Proud dad Mike Harvey presents lobster-costumed Arch Harvey, the winner of the 0-to-3-year-old category in the Hoyne Park Advisory Council costume contest. Related Article

Elliott Flores prepares for action as a stormtrooper at the Hoyne Park Advisory Council Halloween party. Related Article

Costumed revelers prepare for trick-or-treating by going as Abby Sciuto (from the NCIS TV show), Edna Mode (from the Incredibles) and Steve (of Blues Clues). Photo contributed by Ana Marie.

Trick-or-treaters visit one of the many decorated houses in the McKinley Park neighborhood. Photo courtesy of Victoria Rodriguez.

Students and parents participate in Trunk or Treat at Nathanael Greene Elementary School on Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Halina Kurtansky, the winner of the 4-to-6-years-old costume contest category, shows off her Good Witch costume with her dad, Peter Kurtansky. Related Article

The young Ms. Moser awaits transport in her parent-powered conveyance. Related Article

Miguel Bueno and Coral Duarte prep their pup for the 5K. Related Article

The costume contest's ringer, lobster baby Arch Harvey, sits surrounded by family, friends and fellow contestants at the Hoyne Park Advisory Council costume contest. Related Article

Frandy and Heather Breems show their Halloween spirit in their runners costumes. Related Article

Runners Katie Wenzel, Stephanie Lopez, Melissa Hinkson and Shauna Stimson get ready inside the field house for the 5K run. Related Article

Family and friends anxiously await the results of the Hoyne Park Advisory Council's costume contest. Related Article

McKinley Park Advisory Council officer Heather Breems outlines the course around the park to Fun Run participants. Related Article

Partcipants in the McKinley Park 5K Fun Run/Walk step off to start the race. Related Article

Kids at the Hoyne Park Advisory Council Halloween party enjoy candy, including the highly coveted full-sized Skittles. Related Article

Steve of Blues Clues runs into Indiana Jones while out trick or treating in McKinley Park. Photo courtesy of Ana Marie.

Trick or treaters plan their next move in the McKinley Park neighborhood. Photo courtesy of Victoria Rodriguez.

Michael Myers awaits his next victims on 37th Street next to McKinley Park. Photo courtesy of Victoria Rodriguez.

Friends of the Hoyne Park Advisory Council enjoy treats, popcorn and apple cider at the Halloween party. Related Article

McKinley Park Advisory Council officers Katie Flores and Veronica O'Malley sign up registrants for the 5K Fun Run/Walk. Related Article

The winner of the 7-and-up category in the costume contest, Mateo Cabral, stands at attention with his dad, Roberto Cabral. Related Article

The hosts at one of the neighborhood's notorious annual Halloween parties greet revelers on the Saturday night before Halloween.

Trunk or Treat draws throngs of kids and adults to Nathanael Greene Elementary School.

The "Rasta Hound" gets into the Halloween spirit. Photo courtesy of Jim Hankes.