Communities Host Fall and Holiday Events

A writer recalls going to church on Halloween in 1982 while eight months pregnant and initially mistaking recurring contractions for false labor. In Glen Ellyn, residents are invited to decorate pumpkins for a free outdoor display and prize competition, while Pearson’s Pumpkin Place in Nebraska offers family activities on its 150-acre farm. Kimberly Farms’ fall festival drew more than 600 visitors and raised funds for scholarships and programs giving young people horse-based experiences. In Solana Beach, a family-friendly succulent-pumpkin workshop will support a charity providing holiday gifts, meals and connection for isolated seniors. A family review also describes a festive Christmas weekend at Butlin’s Bognor Regis, with seasonal shows, games and attractions.