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Join us for a spooktacular weekend at The Forge Monster Mash Carnival! Enjoy free admission for a fun-filled family event featuring live music from Live Stream and The Divas, a lively Monster Mash Dance Party, hay rides through the scenic quarries, face painting, crafts and more!
Carnival rides, games, food and beverages will be available for purchase.
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Don't miss out on ourĀ online-only deal! A Monster Mash Special Wristband grants unlimited access to carnival rides and all Explorer Day Pass activities, including the Kids' Adventure Zone, Laser Tag, Archery and Paddlesports.Ā Carnival ride wristbands and individual ride tickets will also be available for purchase at the park. See pricing below.
***Height Requirements for the Carnival Rides: Most rides have minimum height requirements between 36 in. and 48 in.
Chicago based, nationally touring recording artist Jon Allegretto has enjoyed decades-long success as an independent singer/songwriter/guitarist as well as frontman of the rock band A Friend Called Fire. He performs soulful original music with a modern twist, as well as spirited takes on popular classic hits from the ‘50s to today. His sound is rooted in alt pop/rock and electric blues with an injection of folk sensibilities and an emphasis on melody and explosive lead guitar playing.
The Ryan Craig Band formed in 2023. The band performs all over the Chicagoland area and Nashville's Music Row! Last year, they released two of their hit singles "Drink Your Memory Away" & "Summertime Feeling"! The two songs landed on Local Radio Stations 98.3 WCCQ & 100.7 The River! The boys are known for taking requests and connecting with their audience. The band is most know for their variety in music and play your favorite covers, from Joe Diffie to Metallica! The Ryan Craig band is a Country Rock Band with a touch of Nashville. Read on to find out more about the members of the band and come out and join as part of our "rowdy crowd family."
Kick off the spooky season by making Halloween-themed creepy crawlies. Drop in anytime from 12 - 2pm!
The Ballistic Swing carnival ride is a thrilling fixed chair swing that will make you feel as if you’re soaring through the air since you’re almost horizontal with the ground!
The closest thing to being “Superman”! This ride lifts you 30ft In the air and allows you to soar through the wide open sky. Patrons ride on their belly and watch all those below on this very colorful and fun ride. This is a more relaxing, slower spinning ride that is fun for all.
A roller coaster just for kids, this dragon themed roller coaster is a great ride that gives kids the thrill of a roller coaster but is also not too scary. It’s a great ride for kids who want to ride the bigger rides but are unable to. This ride is KIDS ONLY!
This is for kids ONLY. Ride on Your Choice of a Caterpillar Tractor, John Deere or Name Your Own. Down on the Farm Fun!!
New in 2023! Kids, rev your engines! Calling all Harley enthusiasts – the Motorcycle Jump features a collection of cool motorcycles that pop wheelies and go over jumps! kids can go Hog Wild; riding on motorcycles, even jumping into the air! This is a kid favorite that gives kids a little bit of aerodynamics, while still keeping them grounded. This is a great ride for toddlers and those who are just a bit too short for the big kid rides. No adults allowed; this is a KIDS ONLY ride!
A carnival tradition that features 3 rows of beautifully painted carousel horses than any child young or old will be excited to ride. The ride also features two chariots that allow for parents to sit with their children as they ride, or even just watch as their children ride upon the horses. The Carousel features beautiful horses that gallop in a circle!
A fun ride with lots of spinning, but at a puppy’s speed. Great for all ages in your family to ride for a thrill.
Spin round and round as you go up into the air while being held in by centripetal force and a seatbelt. A ride that makes your head and your stomach spin so much that you won’t know which to hold! This is a ride for tweens, teens, and adults alike! The Zero Gravity is a high speed, gravity-defying experience taken to new heights! Riders stand against the wall and as the cylinder begins to spin, it rises in the air at a 70 degree angle!
The Sizzler is a multi action ride that twirls riders in circles. Each of the tree arms are connected to spindles with four cars. As the center rotates, so does the spindles giving riders multiple actions!
Slide down this family favorite. Decked out with three different colored lanes, families are able to race down this 40 foot slide of fun. Parents can even let their smaller children sit with them and they can slide down together.
Climb aboard the Phantom’s Revenge carnival ride for a sail across the 7 seas! This mini pirate ship carnival ride is a crowd favorite and is great for kids, teens and adults.
