by Melanie Jongsma
Note: The Lansing Journal received confirmation on Friday that Fox Pointe will be closed on Sunday, October 24, due to predictions of heavy rain and strong winds Sunday afternoon. “We hope to reopen to our guests on Monday, October 25th,” said a post on the Fox Pointe Facebook page.
LANSING, Ill. (October 22, 2021) – Scarecrow season in Lansing opened on Wednesday, October 20, at 4:00pm, when Fox Pointe welcomed visitors to view a line-up of scarecrows decorated by local families, businesses, and other organizations. Managing Editor Josh Bootsma and Melanie Jongsma chose to record this week’s video on location amid the scarecrows.
For details about Halloween-related events at Fox Pointe and elsewhere in Lansing, visit the following articles:
- Fox Pointe prepares for scarecrow contest and trick-or-treat events (September 28 article)
- Lansing plans food and dancing for ‘Spooktacular’ at Fox Pointe (October 10 article)
- Lansing Halloween events: trunk-or-treats, costume parties, and more (October 19 article)
Families who come to view the scarecrows during Fox Pointe trick-or-treating on Halloween are invted to stop at The Lansing Journal’s table. Josh and Melanie will be joined by reporter Jennifer Yos and intern Landon Ford to hand out candy and talk with visitors from 2:00–4:00pm.
Fox Pointe is located at 18138 Henry Street in Lansing, Illinois.
