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Event Series Naperville Farmers Market

Naperville Farmers Market

5th Avenue Station Parking Lot 200 E. 5th Ave, Naperville

Build a farm-to-table meal with a plethora of locally grown food. You’ll also find an array products, performances and events, making this a great destination for the whole family!  ...

Free
Event Series Palatine Farmers’ Market

Palatine Farmers’ Market

Palatine Train Station 137 W Wood Street, Palatine

The Palatine Farmers’ Market, operated by the Sister Cities Association of Palatine, opens on May 4.   The Farmers’ Market details are as follows: Every Saturday at the Palatine Train...

Free
Event Series Elk Grove Farmers Market

Elk Grove Farmers Market

Charles J. Zettek Municipal Complex 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village

The Elk Grove Farmers Market operates on Saturdays from June through October and is dedicated to bringing residents and visitors a fresh market with a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices,...

Free

Run Your Mutt Off

St. James Farm Warrenville

Run Your Mutt Off (RYMO) is one of Naperville’s favorite pet-friendly fundraising events, a celebration of community and companionship. Each year, hundreds of animal lovers come out for a day...

$15 – $30

Halloween Window Painting

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Hosted by Downers Grove Downtown Management Corp & the Rotary Club of Downers Grove. Please bring a food donation for the Downers Grove FISH Pantry in exchange for paints at...

Free

Touch-A-Truck

McCollum Park 6801 Main Street, Downers Grove

Join us for this free, all-ages event! Childrenwill have the opportunity to climb andexplore a variety of vehicles and see theirfavorite big trucks up close.   For information on more...

Free

Pumpkin Palooza

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville

Scoop, Squish, Create, and More! Pumpkin Palooza is full of fun, not frightening festivities for the whole family. Come in costume and celebrate the season with DCM. This event engages...

Included in general admission
Event Series Saturday Stay and Play

Saturday Stay and Play

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Bring your family-building skills to Kids Landing during our Saturday Stay and Play! Your family will enjoy an endless variety of play patterns like construction, pretend play, role-playing, and inventing...

Free
Event Series Creepy Critters Month

Creepy Critters Month

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville

Celebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30...

Free

Fall Festival and Indoor Trunk or Treat

Cityview Community Church (Elmhurst) 343 S York Street, Elmhurst

Welcome to the movies! Indoor trunk-or-treat, photo booth, hot chocolate, hot cider, and donut holes.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or...

Free

Halloween Festival and Parade

Downtown Glen Ellyn Main Street & Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn

A Spooktacular Event where children with their parents participate in the parade, Trick-or-Treating at participating local businesses, enjoy festival games & crafts.    For information on more events like this,...

Free

Trunk or Treat

Gary United Methodist Church 224 N Main St, Wheaton

Trunk or Treat offers radical hospitality to our community neighbors and creates lasting memories for all involved. Last year we saw over 1,000 people, which means we need many hands...

Free

Trick or Treat at the Park

North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park

Dress up in your Halloween costumes and head over to North Park! This trick-or-treat event is held outdoors around the walking path.    For information on more events like this,...

Free

Sensory Sensitive Boo Bash

Cheney Mansion 220 N Euclid Avenue, Oak Park

The Park District of Oak Park and West Suburban Special Recreation Association welcome families in need of sensory-sensitive events to Cheney Mansion for a fun halloween party! Get in costume...

$15 – $20

Trunk or Treat

Pioneer Park (Arlington Heights) 500 S Fernandez Avenue, Arlington Heights

Come in costume for trick-or-treating and other spooky fun! Ages 2-13. Children must be registered by October 25 and accompanied by an adult during the event. The fee is $10/child....

Free

Halloween Hayday

Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center 3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva

• Kids’ Games • Halloween Egg Hunt • Costume Contest • Entertainment • Bounce Houses • Hay Rides (weather permitting) • Science Activities • AGES 14 & UNDER: Pre-registration: $11...

$11 – $16

Downtown Wheaton Trick-or-Treat

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton

From Trick-or-Treating to the I-Spy Scavenger Hunt you and your little ones are sure to have a wicked good time I-Spy Halloween Scavenger Hunt October 14 - 31 Search throughout...

BatFest

Downtown Batavia

10:00am- 12pm- Downtown Trick or Treating 10:00am- 2:00pm Batavia Farmers' Market at Peg Bond Bat-Booths: Businesses Hosting Games & Fun at Peg Bond   For information on more events like...

Free

BatFest Stories

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia

After the BatFest costume parade ends, stop by the Library Reading Garden for fall songs and stories. In the event of inclement weather, this program will take place inside the...

Free
Event Series Park Play Dates

Park Play Dates

Various Locations IL

Get ready to play! An early childhood staff member will meet you at the park listed below. Families welcome! No registration needed. Just show up for some fun. Playdates will...

Free

Halloween Anatomy

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Kids ages 5 - 12 and their families are invited to join us for some family fun. Meet a full-sized skeleton, make a dough digestive system, and even model your...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free

Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade

Willow Stream Park and Pool 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove

This event will include a canine costume contest and doggy egg hunt. All furry-tailed friends and humans are welcome to attend, even if you do not have a dog. Prizes...

Free
Event Series La Hora de Cuentos

La Hora de Cuentos

Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville

¡Sumerja a sus hijos en un nuevo idioma o aumente la fluidez durante este divertido programa lleno de historias y rimas en español! Immerse your kids in a new language...

Free

Howl O Ween Dog Parade

Peck Farm Park 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva

Bring your dogs and dress-to-impress at Peck Farm Park! This event is free, but pre-registration required. Prizes will be awarded! One handler per dog. One person may bring more than...

Free
Event Series Tiny Great Performances

Tiny Great Performances

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville

Tiny Great Performances™ bring professional and community performers to the Museum to promote a life-long love of the arts in children and their families. Performances feature a variety of subjects...

Included in general admission

Trunk or Treat

Baird and Warner (Plainfield) 11914 Illinois Route 59 #100, Plainfield

We've got a ton of fun stuff planned for you at our Trunk or Treat Event! Get ready for a coloring station, and a raffle with some seriously awesome prizes....

Free

Trunk or Treat

Park District of Forest Park 7501 Harrison St, Forest Park

Transform the trunk of your car into a Halloween Candy paradise! Help us surprise trick or treaters by decorating the trunk of your car and passing out treats at The...

Monster Mash

Deer Grove Leisure Center 1000 W Wood Avenue, Bensenville

Join the fun at this spellbinding Halloween experience, sponsored by Grand Subaru! The all-new and improved Monster Mash is coming to the Bensenville Water Park and Splash Pad. Stroll through...

Free

Halloween Bash and Chili Cook Off

Spring Rock Park 4400 Central Avenue, Western Springs

Hayrides, Corn Max, J4 Event Inflatables, Golden Gun Laser Tag, Pumpkin Coloring, Scarecrow Building Contest, Costume Contest, $5 Hot Dog Lunches, Chili Cook Off, and more!   For information on...

Lemontster Trick-or-Treating

Downtown Lemont Lemont

Dress up in your Halloween costumes and join in the fun as our participating downtown Lemont businesses hand out treats! Visit Village Green at 322 Main Street for more Halloween...

Free

Trick-or-Treat Trail

Red Hawk Park 651 St Charles Road, Carol Stream

Dress up in your costumes and come trick-or-treat around Red Hawk Park with games, candy, and activities.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...

$9 – $20

Trunk or Treat

Hobson Road Community Church 2531 Hobson Road, Downers Grove

Wear your costume to this free family event. In addition to Trunk-or-Treat, there will be games, face painting, goodies and more.   For information on more events like this, check...

Free

Trick or Treat in Downtown Aurora

Downtown Aurora Aurora

Saturday before Halloween from 12 to 3 p.m. Various participating businesses. Aurora Downtown hosts a downtown-wide Trick-or-Treating event for all ages.   For information on more events like this, check...

Free

Trunk or Treat – A Spooktacular Event

Prairie Lakes Community Center 515 E Thacker Street, Des Plaines

Join us for a Spooktacular Event free to Des Plaines Residents! Chamber Members and non-Chamber members have the opportunity to Sponsor the event and decorate your trunk, hand out goodies...

Pumpkin Race

Rotary Hill along the Riverwalk, Naperville

Friends of all ages and abilities are invited to create their own Pumpkin Racer in the Annual Naperville Pumpkin Race. Race in a unique side-by-side single elimination race in a...

Horsin’ Around Day: Trick-or-Treat at Danada

Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton

Trick or treat at the barn! Horses will be handing out candy and will be dressed to impress (so you can vote for the one with the best costume). Enjoy...

Free

Monsters on Mainstreet

3700 Block of Grand Boulevard 3700 Block of Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Trick-or-treating in the Grand Boulevard and Broadway Avenue business districts from noon to 3 p.m. Costume contest at 3 p.m. at the historic Grossdale Depot, 8820 1/2 Brookfield Ave., with...

Free

Slightly Spooky Saturday

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Celebrate the spooky season with trick-or-treating throughout the Pier while wearing your favorite costumes. Enjoy free workshops, axe throwing, live performances, and more!   For information on more events like...

Free
Event Series Haunted Forest Walk

Haunted Forest Walk

Woodridge Park District Community Center 2600 Center Drive, Woodridge

Hawthorne Hill Woods will be transformed into a thrill of seven scary scenes, complete with all sorts of creatures that slither and groan. Patrons will wind their way through the...

$5 – $8

Halloween Extravaganza

Unity Church of Oak Park 405 N Euclid Avenue, Oak Park

Join us for a spooktacular evening of trunk-or-treating, games, and family-friendly fun! Welcome to Trunk or Treat Family Friendly Fun ! Join us in the Parking Lot at Unity of...

Free

Downtown Trick-or-Treating and Trunk-or-Treat

Downtown West Chicago 475 Main Street, West Chicago

The City of West Chicago and the West Chicago Public Library District hosts this spook-tacular afternoon full of fang-tastic fun for the whole family in downtown West Chicago each year!...

Free
Event Series Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride

Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride

Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton

Enjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about the forest preserve’s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5...

$5

Ar-BOO-Retum: Trick-or-Treat at the Arb

The Arboretum of South Barrington 100 W Higgins Rd., South Barrington

Ghouls, Ghost, Gremlins, and Goblins are all welcome at our annual Halloween event! So, grab those costumes and join us for a day of treats and tricks around The Arb!...

Free

Family Day: Monochrome Portraits

Elmhurst Art Museum 150 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst

Inspired by the technicolor stylings of Rafael Blanco, enjoy an afternoon exploring color and portraiture. Using different shades of your favorite hue, create a picture of yourself or someone you...

Included in general admission

Fa-BOO-lous Pumpkin Carving Party

Primrose Farm 5N726 Crane Rd, St. Charles

This is no trick. You’re in for a treat! Let’s carve up some fun if you dare. Pumpkins available for purchase or bring your own. Dress to get messy. Carving...

$12

Diwali Celebration: The Festival of Lights

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora

All are invited to join us for a delightful afternoon filled with stories, crafts, treats, and live henna body art in celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights! Kaivalya Arts...

Event Series Corn Harvest

Corn Harvest

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago

Help with our annual heirloom corn harvest, which will feed the farm’s livestock throughout the year, and learn the importance of corn to an 1890s farm family. Suggested admission donation...

Free

Bootacular Halloween Show

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora

Enjoy an interactive family-friendly Halloween balloon show with giveaways, crafts, activities, face painting, and balloon twisting.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween...

Free

Monster Mash Bash

Oswego High School 4250 ROUTE 71, Oswego

There’s a frightening amount of things to do at this year’s Bash! Crafts, candy games and more wear your Halloween costume, and join the fun at Oswego High School. Pre-register...

$6 – $9

Boo! Ridge

Burr Ridge Village Center 701 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge

Boo! Ridge returns this October with a fun, family-friendly afternoon on Saturday, October 26th. 👻 Join us from 2:00 - 4:00pm for treats and special offers from our shopping center!...

Free

Trunk or Treat

Christ Community Church (Aurora) 39W944 W Galena Boulevard, Aurora

Calling all neighborhood superheros, princesses, and friendly foes. You are invited to grab your family and come on over to the annual spooktacular Trunk or Treat festival! This is a...

Feature Films – Hocus Pocus

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood

Join us for a Saturday matinee. Bring your own snacks! All Ages Welcome.

Free

Trunk or Treat

Homer Glen Village Hall 14240 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen

Drop by for a free, spooktacular afternoon of trick-or-treating in our safe, family-friendly environment. Wear your costumes and meander our decorated, candy-filled vehicle trunks.   For information on more events...

Halloween Hoopla

Willowbrook Square Shopping Center Kingery Highway and 63rd Street, Willowbrook

Halloween Hoopla and Food Drive - Feel Free to Bring a Food Donation Trunk or Treat Costumes Games and DJ Treats   For information on more events like this, check...

Free

Trunk or Treat

Knox Presbyterian Church (Naperville) 1105 Catalpa Lane, Naperville

Come join us for Knox’s Annual Trunk or Treat event! Kids will trick or treat from trunk to trunk in our parking lot. We will have various activities throughout the...

Free
Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

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

Drop by the library and build with LEGO. Each Wednesday we will have a different LEGO challenge you can try, or build whatever you want!

Free
Event Series Haunted Ghost Story Train

Haunted Ghost Story Train

Fox River Trolley Museum 365 S La Fox Street, South Elgin

Ride a spooky trolley down to the haunted forest preserve for an evening full of family friendly frights. Listen to spooky chilling stories around the roaring camp fire while enjoying...

$20

Pumpkin Patch Pool Party

Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora

Take a dip in our floating pumpkin patch at the first Pumpkin Patch Pool Party! Admission includes pumpkin, pumpkin decorating, and refreshments. Enjoy a night of water slides, our awesome...

$13 – $17
Event Series Haunted Forest Walk

Haunted Forest Walk

Woodridge Park District Community Center 2600 Center Drive, Woodridge

Hawthorne Hill Woods will be transformed into a thrill of seven scary scenes, complete with all sorts of creatures that slither and groan. Patrons will wind their way through the...

$5 – $8
Event Series Chi-Town Skygazers

Chi-Town Skygazers

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Join the Chi-Town Skygazers, an enthusiastic group of astronomers, for a celestial experience under the open sky. Equipped with telescopes, Pier Park becomes a meeting point for people of all...

Free

Haunted Trail

Village of Worth Boat Launch 7205 W 115th Street, Worth

Take a walk through the Haunted Trail but be aware of the creatures that hide in the woods! See if you are one of the lucky ones that make it...

$10

The Haunted District

Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad 1100 W. Wood St., Bensenville

Get ready for a spooky good time at the NEW Haunted Water Park! This October, brave the eerie darkness and confront the unexpected terrors that lurk within the haunted aquatic...

$3
Event Series Spooky Trail

Spooky Trail

Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago

Looking for a spine-chilling adventure this Halloween Weekend? Venture into the darkness at Spooky Trail in Reed-Keppler Park, West Chicago. Encounter eerie clowns, creepy crawlies, and other frights along the...

$12 – $17

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