In the darkest days of the pandemic, a silver lining appeared where communities came together and got creative in bringing joy to each other and connecting us in unexpected ways. Macaroni Kid Wheaton is trying to keep that joy and excitement going into this next Halloween season with Boo Bags!
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It's simply a little Halloween treat that you leave on a neighbor’s doorstep to surprise them! A BOO Bag is a basket/bag/bucket filled with Halloween treats, toys and goodies.
There are no rules on how big or small it has to be, just an act of kindness to bring a smile to someone's face. This year, Macaroni Kid Wheaton is putting together exclusive Boo Bags. They will be hand delivered to 100+ Families in Wheaton and surrounding communities with the help of our amazing partners and sponsors! These high-quality fun themed reusable bags will also be great for trick or treating to hold all the candy you collect on Halloween! Each family that is Boo’d will receive a goodie bag filled with treats, freebies, coupons, candy, and more! Then, you can follow the instructions on the flyer and "Boo" 2 more families…think of all the spoo ky fun and kindness we can spread throughout Wheaton! Are you ready to start Boo’ing your friends and neighbors? Feel free to make copies of the flyer you are Boo'd with or print off a copy below!
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The Wheaton Boo Bags are 100% FREE. Thats right, we will be delivering the bags to your house and you won't pay for anything. How is this possible? This is possible because of the amazing local Sponsors who help fund this project.
**Sign up is FULL!** The form will automatically close after 100 families have signed up! |
After you've been BOO'd by us, you should "BOO" 1-2 more families of your choosing with a basket or bag filled with Halloween goodies and treats. Feel free to get some candy, homemade treats, homemade pictures, etc. just anything make your neighbors smile from the unexpected surprise on their doorstep! Make sure when you are BOOing you are quiet! It's supposed to be a mystery who is BOOing you!
NEED EXTRA FLYERS?
Download flyer to hang in the window
Download instruction sheets to include in the boo bags you give to others
NEW THIS YEAR:
Post a photo on social media using the hashtag #WheatonBooBags showing off your Boo Bags or the flyer hanging up outside and you could win a Friends of Downtown Wheaton Membership for 2025!
What are the benefits of this membership?
Receive exclusive presales, fast passes, periodic discounts, and more while supporting local businesses and contributing to a vibrant Downtown Wheaton!
As a Friend:
- Unlock exclusive ticket presales to every DWA event
- Enjoy periodic discounts on merchandise and events
- Skip the lines at some events with your Friends Fast Pass!
- Be the first to learn about new happenings Downtown Wheaton
- Support local businesses and contribute to a vibrant Downtown Wheaton!
- Free upgrade to VIP Tickets for the 2024 Summer Wine Walk (standard ticket purchase required for upgrade)
- $15 Chili Cookoff single tickets (normally $20 per single ticket)
- A photo wall calendar featuring exclusive photos of Downtown Wheaton!
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1. You MUST be a Macaroni KID Wheaton subscriber – you can sign up for FREE here → SIGN UP HERE
3. You must enter your entire address – i.e.: 1234 Main Street, Wheaton, Illinois. We can’t deliver BOO baskets without a complete address.
4. You MUST live in Wheaton or within 2 miles of Wheaton (Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Glendale Heights) - if your house is too far, you will not be eligible for delivery - you will be given the option to come to pick up your Boo Bag.
5. We cannot BOO apartment buildings. We need to be able to access your door from the street. You may still sign up, but you will need to pick up your bag.
6. You Must have the intention to BOO at least one (1) more family– that’s the whole fun of this!
7. There will be 1 Basket per House – not per child. One Boo Bag per subscriber.
8. There are only 100 Spots available – once those 100 spots are taken, we will be unable to take additional entries. You may be added to a waitlist, but this does not guarantee a BOO bag
9. Deliveries will begin starting October 8th, we will try to send an email the week of deliveries letting you know we are coming around BOO’ing. Please inform spouses and family members!
10. If it is raining, we will not BOO that evening. I don’t want to leave your baskets outside in the rain because the contents inside will be destroyed.
11. Macaroni KID Wheaton takes no responsibility for stolen baskets or baskets that may have had critters in them.
12. Please be sure your house number is visible from the street. We don’t want to deliver to the wrong house, but we are human, and mistakes can happen.
13. HAVE FUN and HAVE A HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! 🎃🎃🎃
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This community event would not be possible without the support of our amazing sponsors and community partners! Please show them your support - these local businesses help make our community the wonderful place it is:
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Interested in joining in on the fun and sharing your business with hundreds of families in the Wheaton area? Email erica.alhorn@macaronikid.com for more information!
