Let’s face it: Chicago weather is temperamental. Some years on Halloween, we’re in shorts; others, we’re breaking out our winter coats, boots, and gloves.
To prepare for the uncertainty, we’ve gathered plenty of indoor Halloween events to keep Halloween festivities going, no matter how scary the weather is outside. And while we hope the weather is nice, indoor trick or treating and other Halloween events have their own benefits, too! Keep this one bookmarked for indoor fun.
Indoor Halloween Events in the Western Suburbs
LeMonster Mash with Artist Ryan Hennabry and Rob Moriarty (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
October 19, 2025 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Get creative with local artists.
Wonderween Pumpkin Festival (Wonder Works Children’s Museum, Oak Park)
October 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30 and 31, 2025 | times vary
Join the Halloween themed activities throughout the museum, including a costume parade and art projects.
Monster Bash (Sunset Knoll Recreation Center, Lombard)
October 23, 2025 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Enjoy delicious treats, and play spooky games at Lombard’s Halloween festival.
Monster Ball (North Riverside Public Library, North Riverside)
October 24, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Visit the library for a glow stick dance party.
Trick or Treat in IKEA (Bolingbrook)
October 24, 2025 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Come in costume and trick-or-treat through the store.
Fright on Ice (Hruby Ice Arena at Ridgeland Common, Oak Park)
October 24, 2025 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Visit the ice rink for a spooky skating session.
Pumpkin Palooza (DuPage Children’s Museum, Naperville)
October 25, 2025 | 9:00am – 2:00pm
DCM’s annual event returns with spooky STEM activities. Included in general admission.
Spooky Scavenger Hunt (Fox Valley Mall, Aurora)
October 25, 2025 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Meet and greet characters, scavenger hunt, and more.
Halloween Party (Westchester Community Center, Westchester)
October 25, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Enjoy spooky, festive fun with the Westchester Park District.
BatFest Stories (Batavia Public Library, Batavia)
October 25, 2025 | 10:45am – 11:15am
Enjoy a festive storytime with the library.
Not-so-Scary Haunted House (Woodridge Public Library, Woodridge)
October 25, 27, 30 and 31, 2025 | times vary
Drop in to see the not-so-scary haunted house.
Monster Mash Bash (Oswego High School, Oswego)
October 25, 2025 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
This year’s event is filled with crafts, candy, and countless opportunities for fun. Register in advance for discounted admission.
Halloween Show (Fox Valley Mall, Aurora)
October 25, 2025 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Visit the mall for a festive balloon show.
Spooktacular Sleepunder (Gemini Gymnastics Academy, La Grange)
October 25, 2025 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Enjoy a festive night at Gemini. Registration is required.
Halloween Party & Magic Show (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
October 26, 2025 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Visit the bookstore for a spellbinding costume party.
Halloween Spooktacular (Geneva Public Library, Geneva)
October 27, 2025 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Crafts, games, costume parade and more at Geneva Public Library.
Halloween Family Storytime and Craft (Woodridge Public Library, Woodridge)
October 27, 2025 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Visit the library for indoor Halloween fun.
Not-So-Spooky Stories (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton)
October 27, 2025 | 10:00am – 11:30am
Wear a costume to this festive storytime.
Boo Bash (Hinsdale Public Library, Hinsdale)
October 27, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Head to the library for festive fun.
Movie Night: Monster House (Aurora Public Library – West Branch, Aurora)
October 27, 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:45pm
Enjoy snacks and a movie at the library.
The Art of Scary (Lemont Public Library, Lemont)
October 28, 2025 | 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Visit the library for a spooky magic show.
Tales for Tots Not So Spooky Storytime (North Riverside Public Library, North Riverside)
October 29, 2025 | 10:30am – 11:00am
Visit the library for a festive storytime.
Spooky Sensory Playtime (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
October 29, 2025 | 10:30am – 11:30am
Get messy at this Halloween play session.
Reading & Rhythm Class with Lori Garnder from Allegro (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
October 29, 2025 | 11:30am – 12:00pm
Enjoy a not-so-spooky storytime at the bookstore.
Monster March (Glen Ellyn Public Library, Glen Ellyn)
October 29, 2025 | 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Visit the library for crafts and a costume parade.
Sorta-Spooky Stories (Warrenville Public Library, Warrenville)
October 29, 2025 | 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Head to the library for Halloween programming.
Not-So-Spooky Storytime (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
October 30, 2025 | 10:30am – 11:00am
Head to the library for festive storytime.
Spooktacular Fun Night (Westmont Community Center, Westmont)
October 30, 2025 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Trick-or-treat at the Community Center during this event with costumes, goodies, and crafts.
Haunted Activity House – Dance Party (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton)
October 30, 2025 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Visit the Haunted Carnival through the library for activities and fun.
Monster Mash (Riverside Public Library)
October 30, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Visit the library for indoor fun.
Library Trick or Treating (Woodridge Public Library, Woodridge)
October 31, 2025 | 9:00am – 3:00pm
Come to the library in costume and stop at the desks for special treats.
Trick or Treat Parade (St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles)
October 31, 2025 | 9:30am – 11:00am
Come in costume for storytime and indoor trick or treating in the library.
Halloween Storytime and Parade (Riverside Public Library, Riverside)
October 31, 2025 | 9:30am – 10:00am
Visit the library for a festive storytime.
Drop-in and Dance: Monster Mash (Helen Plum Library, Lombard)
October 31, 2025 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Come in costume for this festive celebration.
Halloween Preschool Story Time (La Grange Park Public Library, La Grange Park)
October 31, 2025 | 10:15am – 10:45am
Enjoy a festive storytime before the evening’s festivities begin.
Costume Parade (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton)
October 31, 2025 | 10:30am – 11:00am
The fun continues all around the Wheaton Public Library with a costume parade for treats.
Spooky Dance Party (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
October 31, 2025 | 10:30am – 11:00am
Come in costume for a special Halloween-themed activities at Brookfield Public Library.
Halloween Storytime and Trick-or-Treat Parade (Lisle Public Library, Lisle)
October 31, 2025 | 10:30am – 11:15am
Come in costume for the not-so-spooky fun.
Halloween Storytime and Sensory Play (North Riverside Public Library, North Riverside)
October 31, 2025 | 10:30am – 11:30am
Enjoy not-so-spooky sensory play.
Halloween Dance Party and Parade (Santori Library, Aurora)
October 31, 2025 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Games, crafts, storytime, dance party, and more at the Santori Library. Tickets distributed 30 minutes before programming.
Trick-or-Treat (North Riverside Park Mall, North Riverside)
October 31, 2025 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Trick-or-treat throughout the mall, with a costume contest beginning at 4:30pm.
Halloween Trick Or Treat Trail (Enchanted Castle, Lombard)
October 31, 2025 | 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Enjoy free, indoor trick-or-treating throughout Enchanted Castle.
Blodgett House Boo Fest (Downers Grove Museum, Downers Grove)
October 31, 2025 | 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Trick-or-treat through the historic Victorian house decorated for Halloween, then play some spooky Halloween games.
Family Movie – Hotel Transylvania (Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove)
October 31, 2025 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Head to the library for an indoor movie.
Drop-In Halloween Crafting (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
October 31, 2025 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Visit the library for a special crafting session.
Chuck’s Cafe Kids Eat Free (Burbank and Darien)
October 31, 2025 | 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Kids eat free on Halloween night! Two free children’s meals per adult entree purchased. Dine-in only. Reservations are highly recommended.
Halloween Party (Darien Sportsplex, Darien)
October 31, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Have fun playing games at this annual indoor event hosted by the Darien Lions Club.
Indoor Halloween Events in the Northwest Suburbs
Halloween Fun (Poplar Creek Public Library, Streamwood)
October 23, 2025 | 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Make your own trick-or-treating bag.
Candy Carnival (Addison)
October 24, 2025 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Enjoy all the indoor fun with candy, games, and of course, your costumes.
Halloween Party (Palatine)
October 25, 2025 | 9:00am – 2:00pm
Festivities include games, storytime, dancing, and so much more. Pre-registration is required.
Monster Mash (Varble Park, Bensenville)
October 25, 2025 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
The fun is inside at Bensenville’s Halloween festivities.
Mall-O-Ween (Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg)
October 25, 2025 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Visit the mall for festive fun.
Spooky Skate (Triphahn Community Center, Hoffman Estates)
October 26, 2025 | 11:30am – 1:00pm
Come in costume to skate. Register in advance to save on admission prices.
Monster Mash Bash (Vernon Area Public Library, Lincolnshire)
October 28, 2025 | 9:30am – 11:30am
Choose a session for stories, songs, and more.
Halloween Storytime and Craft (Palatine Public Library, Palatine)
October 28, 2025 | 10:00am – 10:30am
Listen to storytime and enjoy crafts at this indoor Halloween event.
Monster Boogie (Wood Dale Public Library)
October 28, 2025 | 11:00am – 11:45am
Register in advance for games, dancing, and trick-or-treating through the library.
Mystic Mayhem: A Halloween Magic Show (Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park)
October 28, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Marvel at this Halloween magic show. Registration is required.
Spooky BINGO (Roselle)
October 28, 2025 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Win prizes at this not-so-scary event. Register in advance.
Costume Party Story Time (Barrington Area Library, Barrington)
October 28, 2025 | 6:00pm – 6:45pm
October 31, 2025 | 10:00am – 10:45am
Visit the library to trick-or-treat and to participate in a costume parade.
Lil’ Trick-or-Reading (Vernon Area Public Library, Lincolnshire)
October 29, 2025 | 9:30am – 11:45am
Wear costumes and get in the Halloween spirit before the big day.
Halloween Fun (Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights)
October 29, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Visit the library for themed fun.
Halloween Fun (Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights)
October 29, 2025 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Visit the library for themed fun.
Halloween Party (Palatine)
October 29, 2025 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Register in advance for Salt Creek Rural Park District’s indoor Halloween event.
Baby Halloween Storytime (Palatine Public Library, Palatine)
October 30, 2025 | 10:00am – 10:30am
Visit the library for a special storytime just for babies.
All Hallow’s Eve Trick-or-Treating (Schiller Park Public Library, Schiller Park)
October 30, 2025 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Visit the library for trick-or-treating fun.
Halloween Kids Movie Trivia Night (Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park)
October 30, 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Enjoy frightful trivia at the library.
Spooky Stories and Costume Parade (Rolling Meadows)
October 30, 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Come in costume for festive fun at the Rolling Meadows Public Library. Register in advance.
Boo Bash (Park Place Family Recreation Center, Streamwood)
October 30, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Enjoy Halloween treats and games at this festive event.
Bluey Boo Bash (Palatine Public Library, Palatine)
October 30, 2025 | 7:00pm – 8:00pm
October 31, 2025 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Enjoy all things Bluey at this festive event.
Trick or Treat at Your Library (Prospect Heights Public Library)
October 31, 2025 | 9:00am – 6:00pm
Stop by the public service desk all day long for a treat.
Trick or Treat at the Library (Park Ridge Public Library, Park Ridge)
October 31, 2025 | 9:00am – 6:00pm
Visit the library for extra treats.
Spooktacular Storytime (Indian Trails Public Library – Main Branch, Wheeling)
October 31, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Get tickets early for this festive storytime.
Halloween Storytime (Mount Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect)
October 31, 2025 | 10:00am – 11:00am and 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Register in advance for a special, not-so-spooky storytime.
Halloween Hoopla (Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg)
October 31, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Join the Halloween-themed fun, and then stay to trick-or-treat throughout the library.
Scales-N-Tales Storytime – Halloween Parade (Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park)
October 31, 2025 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Enjoy a special storytime, and finish with a costume parade!
Spooky Storytime (Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park)
October 31, 2025 | 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Visit the library for a festive storytime. Registration is required.
Hauntedest House Halloween Party (Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park)
October 31, 2025 | 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Slimy treats, spooky stories, and more.
Halloween Party (Elmwood Park)
October 31, 2025 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Keep the Halloween fun going at the Elmwood Park Recreation Center.
Halloween Movie Night (Des Plaines Public Library, Des Plaines)
October 31, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Visit the library for a special movie showing.
If you already have an indoor plan (that’s not listed above) for a potentially rainy or snowy Halloween, please let us know where you’re headed!
See our big round-up of family-friendly Halloween events for even more spooky fun!
