Aug. 1st - Oct. 21st

HalloweenCostumes.com FREE SHIPPING ON DOMESTIC ORDERS OVER $65
HalloweenCostumes.com offers the biggest and best selection of Halloween costumes, accessories and decorations! YOUR COUPON FOR FREE SHIPPING WILL BE APPLIED AT CHECKOUT. FREE SHIPPING ON DOMESTIC ORDERS OVER $65. COUPON CODE ID: HCFREESHIP65.
Expires: Dec. 31st, 2018

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Aug. 1st - Nov. 1st

Pre sale tickets for our skating rink we are looking to bring to Madison, WI.

2/1 deals, family packs, birthday parties, private events, roller hockey leagues for adults and youths and more.

Help us raise the necessary funds to make this a reality.

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Oct. 1st - Nov. 30th

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS FAN POWERED WORLD TOUR

The Original Harlem Globetrotters are known for their amazing feats of basketball, humor, and acts of goodwill on and off the court. And they have always been about the fans, but this year, everything they do will bring fans closer to the action more than ever before. Join them as they celebrate fans during the all-new Fan Powered World Tour! There will be over 20 occasions before, during and after the game where you have the opportunity to directly interact with Globetrotters stars. Don't miss out - get your tickets today and save 25% off with promo code FUNFAM

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Oct. 6th - 28th

Get outdoors and enjoy fall at Lockwood's Pumpkin Fest, Saturdays and Sundays, October 6-28, 2018, plus Columbus Day, Monday, October 8, 2018 at Rockford Park District's scenic Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Rd, Rockford, IL. Visitors can hand-pick pumpkins, ride a pony or take a horseback trail ride, go on a themed wagon ride, and make s'mores by the bonfire.

Additional activities include a corn maze, the haunted corn crib, pumpkin painting, pumpkin toss, carnival rides, inflatables, daily entertainment, and more. Kids will love interacting with the horses and animals on the working farm. For a full list of free activities and paid activities, as well as scheduled dates and times, visit www.lockwoodpark.com/pumpkinfest.

"Lockwood's Pumpkin Fest features a wide variety of low-fee activities as well as free activities and entertainment for kids and adults to enjoy in a country atmosphere as they make memories and create their own traditions," said Debbie Ackerman, Lockwood Park Manager.

Pumpkin Fest Hours - October 6-28, 2018, and Columbus Day October 8, 2018
Saturdays 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sundays 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 8 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

New This Year - Advance Purchase Deals on Activity/Ride Tickets - This year, three discount package option deals are offered through www.lockwoodpark.com/pumpkinfest, all including 20 Pumpkin Fest activity/ride tickets. Packages range in price from $15 to $60; complete information on each type of deal is listed on the website.

Every weekend in October starting October 6, enjoy:

-Animal-Related Activities

-New! Goat Mountain tours

-Visit the decorated Animal Barn

-Ride a pony in the pony ring

-Take a trail ride; advance reservations strongly recommended. To reserve a time, go to www.lockwoodpark.com,
or call 815-987-8809.

Outdoor Fun on the Farm:

-Pick your pumpkin

-Feed the animals at the Children's Farm (feed available for purchase)

-Visit the corn maze and haunted corn crib

-Taste seasonal food favorites, and make your own s'mores by the bonfire

-Go on a scavenger hunt

-Play on the playground

-Take a hike

Rides, Crafts, Activities, and Attractions:

-Special park areas including Pumpkin Island, Pumpkin Paradise, and more!

-Themed wagon rides

-Variety of themed games and activities, including pumpkin painting, pumpkin toss, and pumpkin bowling

-Build your own scarecrow

-Carnival rides and inflatables

-Music and entertainment

Special activities for Columbus Day, October 8, 2018 only:

-Free agricultural education/crafts at the Cookhouse, hosted by Winnebago Boone Farm Bureau

-Free entertainment by Mr. Steve at 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. (fun, fast-paced show for all ages, featuring audience participation sing-alongs, and more)

-Horse trailer parking will be closed to the public on October 8.

The mission of Lockwood Park is to help people enjoy life through their connection to animals. The park programs provide a variety of experiences and learning opportunities to promote healthy, positive interactions between people and animals. Lockwood Park offers 15 miles of scenic trails for hiking, biking, or horseback riding.

All programs and activities are weather-dependent and subject to change. For current updates, visit www.lockwoodpark.com or call Lockwood Park at 815-987-8809, where information on accessibility for visitors with disabilities is also available.

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Nov. 1st

The anonymity of social media can cause heated and sometimes cruel personal arguments, while a more thoughtful exchange could have occurred face-to-face. How do we deal with those virtual conversations in a productive way online without creating hurt feelings or even worse consequences? One misworded comment or post on any social media outlet can create long term real-world consequences for those involved.

Combative online conversations can happen because we are surrounded online by those who agree with us, as our online community generally reflects our views. We then erroneously believe that the majority of the population must agree with us, because our view is constantly reinforced in the things we see online from our like-minded virtual community. A divergent opinion popping up can be shocking, and can cause a harsher reaction online than it would face-to-face.

How do we avoid these combative situations and how do we make sure we see opinions other than ones we agree with online? A mind exposed to differing opinions expands - both in the real and virtual world. Join us as we explore these topics and discover some tools to help navigate conflict on social media.

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