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Halloween StoryWalk at the Riverwalk

Riverwalk Grand Pavilion in Centennial Park 500 W. Jackson Avenue, Naperville

Come in costume and enjoy a Halloween StoryWalk® at the Riverwalk that combines the benefits of literacy, physical fitness, and family fun. Pages from a featured fall-themed picture book will...

Free
Event Series Wondereen Weekend

Wondereen Weekend

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

Join us in your most adorable costumes for our Wondereen Weekend from Friday, October 20 to Sunday, October 22! The museum will be decorated for Halloween fun and will have...

Included in general admission

MOMS & MORE of Oswego Open House

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora

Annual Open House event for MOMS & MORE of Oswego, open to area moms looking to make new friends and have activities to do together. MOMS & MORE of Oswego...

Living Cemetery

Main Street Cemetary 5158 Main Street, Downers Grove

This annual event brings together the talents of local drama students and adult actors who depict the early settlers buried in the historic Main Street Cemetery. They tell the stories...

Free

HomeSmart Trunk or Treat

HomeSmart Realty Group 651 N Washington Street, Naperville

Get ready to TRICK-OR-TREAT and get something SWEET at our Trunk-or-Treat Community Event Gather your little ghouls and goblins, because HomeSmart Realty Group in Naperville is hosting the spookiest event...

Lakeview Halloween Pup Crawl

Lakeview 3500 N. Halsted Avenue, Chicago

The #lakeviewpupcrawl 10/21 with @miss_foozie is a fun Halloween trick or treat for dogs and their people! Over 250 costumed pups are expected for treats, goodie bags, and raffle prizes....

$10

Arts and Crafts Fair

Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove

Choose from a variety of items from local crafters and business owners that are perfect for the holidays and other special occasions.  Help support small businesses in our community.  For...

Free

Haunted Hangar

Bolingbrook Clow International Airport 130 S. Clow International Parkway, Bolingbrook

Hop on your broomsticks and fly over to Clow Airport (Behind Home Depot). Join us for a spooky good time, walk through out haunted hanger, play some games, and enjoy...

$3

Violin Storytime with Anderson’s Music Studio

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Let's hear a story and enjoy the live violin soundtrack that comes with it. All ages with caregiver.

Free

Super Saturday: Being Bilingual Rocks! with Alina Celeste y Mi Amigo Hamlet

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling

All ages. Join Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet to celebrate love, acceptance, diversity and language in Spanish and English. Experience their interactive program featuring bi-lingual music, games and culture....

Free

Ghost Hunt Kids Club Event

North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside

Calling all ghouls, goblins, super heroes, princesses and more! Join us for our second annual Mall-Wide Halloween Ghost Hunt event. There will be 12 hidden Ghosts, each with special numbers...

Free

Barrington: A Blast to Our Past

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

In Collaboration with the Barrington Cultural Commission Celebrate National Family History Month through the lens of the Village we know and love today. Explore and enjoy: • exhibits from local...

Free

Trick or Treat

Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora

ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED WITH DAILY ADMISSION TICKET PURCHASE. Kids can dress up in their Halloween costumes, visit the Trick or Treat stations throughout the park and receive some treats. Trick...

Included in general admission

Trunk or Treat Car Show

Wheaton VFW Post 2164 0N731 Papworth Street, Wheaton

Car show from 11:00am - 2:00pm. Trunk-or-Treat from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Prizes for best trunk. Open to the public, family friendly.   For information on more events like this, check...

Free

Flannel Fest

The Wilds at Red Oak 1400 N River Road, North Aurora

Enjoy the last taste of fall at our flannel-filled family friendly, picnic party at The Wilds! All ticket holders will receive a meal ticket to enjoy a catered lunch, live...

$14
Event Series Train Museum Open House

Train Museum Open House

Veterans Park (Bensenville) Main Street & Church Road, Bensenville

Come to Veteran’s Park and explore the Bensenville Train Museum! The train will be open one Saturday per month with drop-in hours from noon to 4 p.m. Explore the history...

Free

National Reptile Awareness Day

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest

Learn about local reptiles and meet some scaly Animal Ambassadors.

Free

Fall Color Walk

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont

Enjoy a leisurely nature walk to see the fall colors. Family program.

Free

Camp Fire’s Community Fall Fest

Camp Fire Illinois Prairie 445 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook

Explore nature at the Camp Fire's Community Fall Fest. Activities include archery, roasting marshmallows, crafts, games and more! Say hello to the Outreach staff and pick up a giveaway!

Free

Maker Day

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Maker Day promotes STEAM learning for everyone! Watch demonstrations, try hands-on activities, and make projects to take home. For more information visit wheatonlibrary.org/maker-day.

Free

Hispanic Heritage Fiesta

Hoffman Estates Village Hall 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates

The Village’s Cultural Awareness Commission is proud to celebrate the community’s diversity by hosting the Annual Hispanic Heritage Day Fiesta on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at...

Free

Accessibility Collection Open House

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles

Join us as we celebrate Youth Service's newest collection to the Library! The Accessibility Collection provides a chance to use items that are designed to support motor, social, cognitive, visual...

Halloween Hoopla Expo

Adolf Funeral Home 7000 S. Madison Street, Willowbrook

Bring your little ghouls for a special time - Treats & DJ!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat Events.

Free

Scarecrow Row

Gary Morava Recreation Center 110 W Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights

The Scarecrows are Coming! The Scarecrows are Coming! It’s time to get creative and start planning your scarecrow display! Friends, neighbors, scout groups, businesses, and local organizations can compete against...

Free

Adventure Awaits: A Magical Storybook Walk

Harvester Park 15 W 400 Harvester Drive, Burr Ridge

The girl scouts will be guiding participants through the story "JJ's TOAD-ALLY Great Adventure" with lights, props, and interactive activities at every page. Snack and light refreshments included along with...

Free

Halloween Spooktacular Disco Ball

Community Recreation Center (Schaumburg) 505 N Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg

Come to our disco-themed, not-too-spooky ball! The gym will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween party with music by the Dynamix, games, goody bags, and a costume contest. Enjoy photo...

$12 – $14

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