Village of Alanson Downtown Development Authority

10/27/2026

Results are in from our 2026 Halloween Decorating Contest!

These pictures also do NOT do any of these homes justice - some decorations were throughout entire yards, therefore they couldn't be caught in the whole photo! We highly encourage you to view all of these homes on your own. They all worked so hard!

1. 7275 Chicago Street
2. 7235 Chicago Street
3. 7334 Milton

However, we are not done yet!

We are doing a PEOPLE'S CHOICE award for our communities favorite house!
Pictured below are all 5 entrants in this years decorating contest. Their addresses are in the caption of the photo.
The People's Choice award will go based off of the amount of likes on each photo - most likes = winner.

A couple rules we'd appreciate you abide by:
Only like your FAVORITE home!
Kindness is required - rude or critical comments are not tolerated
"Like" by OCTOBER 31ST! Winner is determined on November 1st.

We deeply appreciate those that entered this year!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃

10/21/2026

We are looking for Volunteers for our Holiday Open House to operate as Crossing Guards and operate our Chili Voting Booth from 5 to 7 pm on December 11th!

You will be provided with a vest, flashing light, and light up crossing sign to aid you. This is to help attendees cross US 31 as safely as possible. 🚨

We trialed this last year with one crossing by River Street and US 31 and it was such a success that we do not want to go without this.

To work the Chili Voting Booth - you just have to show up! We will have it all set up for you. 🥣

Quite a few of you were frustrated with the limitations of the DDA District impacting individuals abilities to sit on the board of directors (we get it!), so here is your chance to volunteer and assist us while being part of our event!

As an additional reminder - our meetings are the third Monday of the month at 6 pm at Village Hall. They are PUBLIC meetings! You are all welcome to attend, voice opinions and offer suggestions with solutions.

Send a message to learn more

10/12/2026

Hello Alanson!

We have multiple Board Member seats open for the Downtown Development Authority!

The DDA is a quiet and consistent supporter of our Village. The Holiday Open House, Residential Halloween Decorating Contest, the new Welcome Sign, Hanging Flower Baskets, Labor Day Bridge Walk, Music in the Park and so much more....

Without a full and involved Board of Directors/Members, the above events, perks, and downtown improvements may cease to continue.

In order to qualify, you must either live or be employed within the Downtown District - shaded in pink below. This is a pretty small area, which is why we have issues filling Board Member Positions.

Please take a look at the map to see if you qualify. We meet once a month on the third Monday. If you are interested, the next DDA Meeting is October 19th at 6 pm at the Village Hall. We'd love for you to attend!

We encourage our local business owners or employees to get involved - your voice and participation are directly what improves this town!

09/22/2026

👻 RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF ALANSON! 👻

It's time again for our annual residential halloween decorating contest!

Please pay attention to the following dates:

Entry Deadline: October 23rd
Judging: October 25th
Winners Announced: October 26th
People's Choice Winner Determined: October 31st

Your home MUST be decorated by October 25th @ dusk! DDA Board members will be traveling around to entered homes to determine 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!

Photos of your home will be taken on October 25th and posted on our page. A poll will be created for the public to vote on their favorite home in order to win the People's Choice Award!

Please email [email protected] to enter. Anyone emailing AFTER OCTOBER 23rd WILL NOT BE INCLUDED! Include your Name, Address, and a Phone Number!

Entries will receive a yard sign signaling their participation to the general public. A DDA board member will place this sign in your yard once you've entered - please feel free to move it where you wish but keep it VISIBLE BY THE ROAD!

LETS GET DECORATING!

09/11/2026

Reach out to sign up today!

08/29/2026

Good Evening folks!
This event for the evening is CANCELLED due to the current weather forecast! We are working on a reschedule date for tonight's Movies in the Park - Grease and will post that ASAP once we get confirmation of a new date! Thank you for your understanding!

08/17/2026

Craft show this month on Aug 29th & 30th!
Come out and enjoy the unique finds!

08/16/2026

Come walk with us this Labor Day on the Alanson Swing Bridge!

08/15/2026

Great People, Good Music, and a Wonderful Night! Come out and join us for the last Music in the Park with Ryan Cassidy Music and the Harbor Light Grille Food Truck!