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Lemontster Days

Downtown Lemont Lemont

Celebrating Halloween Lemont-Style September 24 to October 18: “Trail of Scarecrows” Competition! Theme: Fairytale Characters | VOTE For Your Favorite Scarecrow September 10: Stake pick-ups at Lemont Township Community Center....

Lake County Mother of Twins Club Resale

Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center 2007 N Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach

Children's resale, selling gently-used childrens clothing (preemie through size 16), maternity and nursing clothes, baby equipment, toys and games. Two Saturdays per year (typically March and October) in Lake County.  ...

$2

Downtown Halloween Window Painting

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Hosted by Downtown Management and Rotary Club of Downers Grove. Kids aged K-6th grade, bring your paint brush and pick up paints at 933A Curtiss St. Please bring a non-perishable...

Free
Event Series Sugar Skull City

Sugar Skull City

Downtown Aurora Aurora

Welcome to Sugar Skull City! Aurora Downtown is honoring Day of the Dead, the beloved Mexican cultural tradition, from October 15 to November 6, 2022. Join us in celebrating Dia...

Birthday in a Bag

Main Street Recreation Center (Glen Ellyn) 501 Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn

Everyone deserves a little extra cheer on their birthday! Let’s work together to build birthday bags full of love and lots of color. At this hands-on event, you and your...

$12

Halloween Party

Westchester Community Center 10201 Bond Street, Westchester

Trick or Treat, we're hosting something neat! Our fun-filled Halloween bash will be here in a flash! Save the date and join us for this spooktacular event. This is an...

Free
Event Series Fall Fest

Fall Fest

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago

For Wildlife. For All. For Fall! Dive into the wonderful world of autumn—from picking the perfect pumpkin to nostalgic Ferris wheel rides above the foliage—with Lincoln Park Zoo’s eighth annual...

Free
Event Series Pumpkin Train

Pumpkin Train

Illinois Railway Museum 7000 Olson Road, Union

ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE RECOMMENDED Join us for the Pumpkin Train on October 22nd, 23rd, 29th, and 30th. Enjoy a ride to our pumpkin patch aboard Halloween-themed electric interurban trains. While...

Bats and Other Misunderstood Creatures

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills

Have you ever wanted to see a bat (and a few other misunderstood creatures) up close? Here is your chance! Join us as we welcome Sharon and Dan from Incredible...

Spooky Family Paint Along

North Berwyn Park District 1619 S. Wesley, Berwyn

In this one-day workshop, we will learn step by step on how to create this Van Gogh inspired spooky masterpiece! All members of your family are welcome! 

$10 – $15

Pumpkin Smashing Extravaganza

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont

Representatives of various Westmont groups will go 20 feet up in the air in a bucket truck and then throw their decorated pumpkin at a target below as they compete...

Free

Howl-O-Ween

Phillips Park Zoo 1000 Ray Moses Dr, Aurora

Join keepers and volunteers for enrichment demonstrations, crafts and "Keeper Chats" or decorate a pumpkin and grab a goody bag (while supplies last)!   For information on more events like...

Event Series Pumpkin Weekends

Pumpkin Weekends

Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora

Enjoy family-friendly fall festivities at Blackberry Farm! Weekends in October & Columbus Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission includes all rides and attractions, pumpkins can be purchased additionally for...

$7 – $8

Mega Monster Hunt

Lincoln Marsh Harrison & Pierce Avenues, Wheaton

Monster hunters wanted! Please help us find the monsters that are hiding along the trails of Lincoln Marsh. A special prize awaits for those who can find them all! All...

Trunk or Treat

Village of North Aurora Police Department 200 S Lincolnway St, North Aurora

Come join the North Aurora Police Department for treats, handouts and fun! Trunk or Treat is on Saturday, October 22 from 1 pm – 4 pm at the North Aurora...

Free
Event Series Corn Harvest

Corn Harvest

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago

Help with the annual corn harvest as you learn about the importance of corn to an 1890s farm family and how the heirloom corn feeds the farm’s livestock throughout the...

Free

Paws and Pumpkins Cat Cafe

Hinsdale Humane Society 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale

As part of our Roving Petoberfest celebration, our always popular cat cafe returns with a Halloween twist. $20 registration fee includes a pumpkin! Choose a 1-hour session from 2:30 -...

$20

Family Halloween Craft

Kiwanis Park (Brookfield) 8200 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield

Bring your family to paint a Halloween decoration at Kiwanis Park Pavilion. (If it rains or there's inclement weather we'll hold the event in the basement of the Village Hall.)...

$10 – $15

Saw Wee Kee Fall Trail Run

Saw Wee Kee Park 7050 Sundown Ln, Yorkville

Join the Oswegoland Park District in this new fun and challenging trail run series at the beautiful Saw Wee Kee Park. The soft path, with its twists and turns, ups...

$25

Haunted Forest Sheer Terror

Diane Main Park 200 W 59th St, Westmont

Smith Woods will come alive for one very magical, mystical night! Participants will hop on a wagon ride that takes them from Diane Main Park through the terrifying woods path...

$6
Event Series Pumpkin Patch Creations

Pumpkin Patch Creations

Primrose Farm 5N726 Crane Rd, St. Charles

Embark on a tractor-drawn wagon ride to the pumpkin patch to find your perfect pie pumpkin. Catch a ride back to the farmyard to the decoration station and create your...

$15

Halloween at the Promenade

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook

Free activities include: Character meet & greet, game row, candy, trackless train ride, balloon twisters, costume parade. A Halloween themed vendor show featuring only Halloween and Fall items, grab and...

Event Series Walking Plays

Walking Plays

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle

ADVANCE TICKETS RECOMMENDED Walk along with the action of your favorite literary tales performed live among 1,700 acres of trees and beautiful landscapes. All Walking Plays are approximately 90 minutes...

$15 – $25
Event Series Trail of Terror

Trail of Terror

River View Miniature Golf Course 8 North Avenue, St Charles

Be prepared to be scared! Wander the haunted course trails with twists and turns amongst live ghouls and goblins. Use discretion, this activity may not be suitable for young children....

$10

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