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Trunk or Treat at Big Foot - FREE!
Bring your lil’ goblins for a safe trick or treat event! Local businesses and families will participate for this community trunk or treat event. Vote for the best trunk, and they’ll win an award!
Saturday, October 24 from 4 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: BFHS East Parking Lot
FREE!
Wanna decorate a trunk?
Register Online OR Contact Dean at Big Foot Recreation
dconnley@bigfoot.k12.wi.us

Community First Aid & CPR with AED
Ages 14 & Up
Learn how to recognize and respond to first aid, choking and cardiac emergencies with adults, children and infants. We’ll cover how to respond to and identify the signs of respiratory and cardiac difficulties and procedures for care including using an AED. Upon successful demonstration of skills learned, participants will receive certification, which is good for two years, issued through the American Heart Association.
Instructor: Alison Krick, Certified AHA Instructor
Saturday, October 17 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Big Foot HS, Room E33
Fee: $85

AARP Smart Driver Course
Refresh your driving skills and explore the latest traffic laws. Understand the importance of proper maintenance of your vehicle. Learn research-based driving strategies to help you stay safe behind the wheel. Upon completion, many insurance companies offer a premium discount!
Instructor: Terrie Fregien
Saturday, October 17 from 9:00 - 1:00 PM

Location: Big Foot HS, W8
Fee: $25/AARP members or $30 non-members

Professional Cookie Decorating
Join us for a beginner cookie decorating class. You will learn decorating techniques such as outlining, flooding, piping, and wet-on-wet techniques. You will also learn about making cookie dough, preventing spreading of your cookies and will leave with a delicious chocolate brownie cookie recipe. Royal icing will be made during class. Each set will include 4 cookies.
Instructor: Kim Abell, from Kim's Custom Treats

Saturday,October 17 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM
$45 per person
Location: Big Foot HS, E35

Monsters & Zombies Rock! (Painting)
Grades 1- 6
Paint a cute monster and a zombie rock to put in your Fall garden!
Instructor: Vicky Hinchey

Thursday, October 22
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Location: BFHS E33 (Art Room)
Fee: $15

Spooktacular Pumpkin Carving
Join us at Pearce’s Farm Stand for our Annual Spooktacular Jack-O-Lantern Fest. We’ll supply the pumpkins and the carving utensils. Soak in the fall atmosphere while you carve your pumpkins. Stay for the corn maze, plus hot cider and their famous Apple Cider Donuts (extra fee).
Friday, October 23 from 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Pearce Farm Stand, W5740 N. Walworth Road, Walworth
Fee: $20 / participant

Fontana Fall Fun Fest
Get in the Halloween spirit with this annual fundraiser that is fun for the whole family. Come in costume for tons of games, bouncy houses, raffles, silent auctions & dinner. This event is free to attend, games and activities require the purchase of tickets at the door.
Thursday, October 22 from 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Fontana Elementary
Fee:FREE (must purchase tickets for games)

Build a Friendly Monster
Ages 2+
Watch your child’s eyes light up as you help them bring their adorable stuffed animal to life. Each child will receive a kit that includes their choice of a pig, lion, giraffe, or elephant, the wishing star that goes inside, birth certificate, stuffing, and a bag to bring them home in! Registration Deadline is October 18
Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek

Tuesday, October 27
4:00 - 4:45 PM
Location: BFHS E33
Fee: $25/kit (take-home kits available)

Feather Wreath

Toast & Tinker at DJ’s In The Drink
Adult 21+
Come join us for an evening of creative fun and friendship! Unleash your inner artist while we create a different guided craft each month. No experience necessary! Drinks can be purchased at the bar.
Instructor: Vicky Hinchey
Time: November 9 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: DJ's In the Drink

Adult Cooking with Chef Abel
Join our hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn to prepare delicious dishes from scratch. You’ll gain confidence in the kitchen, explore new flavors, and enjoy a fun, relaxed environment. Come hungry and leave inspired—with recipes, tips, and a full belly!

Turducken & Apple Pie
Learn how to make a turducken and sous vide a turkey. For dessert: Homemade Apple Pie à la Mode.
Instructor: Chef Abel Rosas, Elena In-Home Catering LLC
November 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Big Foot HS E35

Sharon Community School
October 16 - Lilo & Stitch (live action)
November 13 - GOAT
5:00 PM; $2 admission

Reek Elementary School
November 20 - Hoppers
6:00 PM; $1 admission

Concessions available at both locations