Downtown Meet & Treat Brings Hundreds to Downtown Ravenswood for a Night of Family Fun

Last Updated 10/28/2025Posted in Media Appearances & News Articles

What a night in Downtown Ravenswood!

This year’s Downtown Meet & Treat brought hundreds of families downtown for an evening filled with smiles, costumes, games, and community spirit. From our downtown shops and vendors hosting activities to the Ravenswood Lions Club costume parade and contest, it was a picture-perfect fall evening that showcased the heart of our community.

The sidewalks were packed with superheroes, princesses, pumpkins, and plenty of happy faces as families made their way through the downtown trick-or-treat route. Local businesses went all out with creative activities — from caramel apple dipping to photo booths, pony cart rides, and more — making the night memorable for kids and adults alike.

We also received so many kind words from participants and partners. One of our sponsors, Coplin Health Systems, shared:

“This was wonderful! We really enjoyed the evening and thought it was very well planned! Thank you for your hard work!”

A huge thank you goes out to all of our sponsors, vendors, and downtown businesses for helping bring this event to life — and to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. Your support is what makes downtown Ravenswood such a special place to gather and grow together. 💛

Now we’d love to hear from you!

Please take a moment to fill out our short event survey and let us know:

  • What you liked most about this year’s Meet & Treat


  • What you’d like to see different next year


  • Whether you’d like to see this event return in 2026


  • 👉 See below or click here for the Downtown Meet & Treat Attendee Survey

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