Trick-or-treaters and their families enjoy Yorkville Chamber’s Biz Boo! event

Halloween arrived a bit early in Yorkville Saturday, Oct. 23 as the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Biz Boo! trick-or-treat event.

During the event, participating businesses throughout the city welcomed costumed children and families to visit for treats, games, face painting, crafts, drawings, pumpkin decorating, a scarecrow walk and more.

In conjunction with the Biz Boo! event, a touch-a-truck event was held at NCG Yorkville Cinemas.

As of mid-day Saturday, hundreds of area trick-or-treaters and their parents could be seen going door-to-door to businesses in the city’s downtown and enjoying the touch-a-truck event, all under brightly sunny skies.

A number of first responder vehicles were on display at the touch-a-truck event including firetrucks, ambulances, squad cars and a Humvee, courtesy of the Yorkville Police Department, Bristol Kendall Fire Department, and Kendall County Sheriff’s Office.

Also, a World War II-era Jeep from Yorkville American Legion Post 489, a school bus from Septran, plus commercial vehicles from Davey Tree, Advanced Disposal and others were available for up-close inspection.

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Trick-or-treaters pose for a photo at Riverfront Park in Yorkville during the Biz Boo! event Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. The event was organized and sponsored by the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce. (David Toney for Shaw Local)