There are two weekends left to catch Walk of the Dead Haunted Trail, a volunteer-run event that helps support the city of Galesburg’s nature programs.
Organizers say it offers a terrifying walk through the woods at Lake Storey. This is the eighth year for the haunted trail — and each year there’s something new.
“There's a certain trickster demon who's got a new movie out, so he has a section. Don't say his name three times or he might show up. Beyond that, we've got some old favorites, the classics that people are terrified of, clowns and dolls. And chainsaws. You’ve got to have a chainsaw or two,” said Darla Krejci, one of the organizers.
The haunted trail is put on by the local non-profit AGES, which stands for Actively Growing, Educating, and Sustaining Community, and is in cooperation with the city of Galesburg.
Krejci said proceeds from the event go toward things like buying prizes for the city’s annual youth fishing derby —and to other causes that are important to the 20 or 30 people who make the haunted trail happen every year.
“We like to support our volunteers and what their passions are. So we've tried to open it up to nonprofits. If they come out and volunteer for us, we'll contribute,” Krejci said.
Weather-permitting, Walk of the Dead Haunted Trail is open from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights in October.
The trail is located behind Lakeside Water Park, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road in Galesburg.
For more information and weather-related updates, follow Walk of the Dead on Facebook and Instagram. Tickets are available at the ticket booth or online at www.agescommunity.org.
The cost is $20 per person.
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