Something spooky is stirring at the Harley Clarke Mansion. Elaborate Halloween decorations, ghostly apparitions and surprises will bring the historic lakefront property to life, inside and out, as it opens its long-shuttered doors for trick-or-treating from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31. Trick-or-treaters can expect full-size candy bars, treats for all ages and a rare glimpse inside several hauntingly decorated rooms.
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Harley Clarke Mansion at 2603 Sheridan Road will open its doors to trick-or-treaters and all curious community members.
Visitors will step inside the storied lakefront landmark, where the mansion’s historic character and Halloween atmosphere create an unforgettable setting for an evening of spooky fun, with displays drawing on classic haunted-house traditions, combining vintage Halloween details with projections and animated effects…