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Day of the Dead 5K Walk/Run at Heritage Park in Wheeling

October 29, 2023 - October 29, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Photo credit: iStock/Aurora Uribe

Location

Heritage Park

100 Community Blvd.

Wheeling, IL 60090

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Description

Participate in a 5K run/walk to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Enjoy music and entertainment along the course. Also, the post-race celebration will have live music and food. Registration required.

Event cost: $25-plus/ages 13 and up, $15-plus/ages 12 and under

Event time: 8-11 a.m. Oct. 29, 2023

Additional Information

Website: https://dayofthedead5k.run

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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