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Halloween Story Stroll at the Grand Pavilion

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

Come in costume and take a stroll along the Naperville Riverwalk as you read a fall-themed picture book. Pages from the featured picture book will be posted along a designated...

Free

BOO-mingdale Halloween Party

Bloomingdale Village Hall 201 S Bloomingdale Road, Bloomingdale

~Halloween-themed Tours & Hayride (Fire Department until 12:00 p.m., Police Department until 1:00 p.m.) ~Activities & Games D Arts & Crafts ~Trick-or-Treating AND Trunk-or-Treating ~Family Pumpkin Decorating (while supplies last,...

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

Forest Park Casket Races

Downtown Forest Park 7824 Madison St., Forest Park

Get in the โ€˜spiritโ€™ and join us for a frightfully good time at our annual Casket Races. Watching the races is a thrillโ€ฆbut participating is devilishly delightful! Form your team...

Halloween Trick-or-Treating

Wheaton Town Square 271 Town Square, Wheaton

Join us for a spook-tacular time at Town Square Wheaton's Halloween Trick-or Treating event! Bring the kids for a fun evening of trick-or-treating at participating stores. Enjoy costumes, candy, and...

Free

Spooky Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago

Join us on Saturday, October 19, for Presented by Comer Childrenโ€™s Hospital and hosted by the Auxiliary Board of Lincoln Park Zoo! This event offers trick-or-treating at Chicagoโ€™s zoo starting...

Free

Trunk or Treat

Applied Behavioral Consulting 34 Saravanos Drive, Yorkville

We are hosting our annual Trunk or Treat event in conjunction with Bizz Boo (hosted by Yorkville Chamber of Commerce). We are a pediatric therapy facility and often host sensory...

Free

NJWC Trick or Treat at Naperville Safety Town

Naperville Safety Town 1320 Aurora Ave, Naperville

Learn PUMPKINS safe trick or treat tips, and trick or treat on the town! Costumes encouraged! Perfect for children ages 3-12, younger children are welcome to join us as well....

$15

Haunted Hoffman Family Fest

Fabbrini Park 1704 Glen Lake Road, Hoffman Estates

Come dressed in your halloween costume pn Saturday October 19, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Fabbrini Park Entry is free! Play on inflatables, play some games, listen to...

Haunted Hangar

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

A spooktacular day at Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport with frightful family fun, games, and exploration of the spooky hangar.   For information on more events like this, check out our...

$3

Wicked West Fest Halloween Costume Contest

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont

Dress up for Halloween and come to downtown Westmont to be part of this fun costume contest. There will be six categories. For more information, contact Westmont Special Events at...

Free

Trunk or Treat

Christ Covenant Church (Villa Park) 350 N. Addison Road, Villa Park

Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat! Wear your costumes and join in on the fun! Free entry, games, and prizes! For information on more events like this, check...

Free
Event Series Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield

Gather your ghoulfriends, little ghosts, and goblins for this fun-filled family event. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event that's perfect for...

included with admission

Trick or Treat Trail

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont

Come to downtown Westmont in your Halloween costume and go trick or treating at participating businesses throughout the downtown business district. For more info, contact the Westmont Chamber at wcctb@westmontchamber.com...

Free

A Happenin Halloween

York Center Park District 1609 South Luther Avenue, Lombard

Come celebrate a sweet Halloween with the York Center Park District. We will have carnival games, hayrides, concessions, and much more. Our theme this year is Spooky Candyland, So don't...

Free

Halloween Boo Bash

Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, Geneva

Enjoy the Biggest Halloween Party at Geneva Commons! Itโ€™s time for our Halloween Boo Bash! There will be pumpkin decorating, jugglers, a costume contest, and much, much more. Put on...

Free

BOO-tiful Saturday

Elmhurst City Centre 147 North York Street, Elmhurst

Did someone say spooky season??? ๐Ÿ‘ปโ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹ Itโ€™s almost time for BOO-tiful Saturday filled with spooky activities, music, and trick-or-treating at all your favorite merchants! Bring your own treat bag, and...

Free

Halloween Boo Bash

Charles R. Beggs Activity Center 0N020 County Farm Road, Winfield

Join us for our first ever Boo Bash! Celebrate Halloween a little early with The Winfield Park District. This event will include several categories of costume contests, Trick-or-Treating, a bounce...

$10 โ€“ $13

Caskets on Cass Race

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont

Caskets on Cass is a foot race of homemade caskets sponsored by community organizations, businesses, and area residents. To learn more and sign up on the Chamber website at westmontchamber.com...

Free

Trick or Treat Trail

Ray Franzen Bird Sanctuary 650 N Rohlwing Road, Itasca

Join the fun at the Trick or Treat Trail! Children along with their parents, will enjoy walking the trail around the newly opened Ray Franzen Bird Sanctuary and receiving treats...

Free

Trunk or Treat

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

For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat Events.

Free

Magic Show and Ghost Hunt

North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside

Kids of all ages will be entertained and amused at this popular Magic Show by James Jensen. Jimโ€™s style of close-up magic is engaging with the audience and presented in...

Free
Event Series Schaumburg Halloween Carnival

Schaumburg Halloween Carnival

Wintrust Field 1999 S Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg

The 3rd-Annual Schaumburg Halloween Carnival invites Chicagoland to experience two full weekends of boo-tastic family fun, featuring thrilling rides, spooky House of Creeps haunted house, tasty treats, trick-or-treating, costume contests,...

Free

Pumpkins, Popcorn, and Handprints Party

Gemini Gymnastics Academy 330 Washington Avenue, La Grange

Join Us on Saturday, October 19th from 2-4pm for our Pumpkins, Popcorn, & Handprints Party. We will have Games, Festive Fun, Popcorn, & Cupcakes. Even better, kids can be the...

Free

Trunk or Treat at The Grove Church

The Grove Church 6600 Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove

    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat Events.

Free
Event Series House of Creeps

House of Creeps

Wintrust Field 1999 S Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg

The 3rd-Annual Schaumburg Halloween Carnival invites Chicagoland to experience two full weekends of boo-tastic family fun, featuring thrilling rides, spooky House of Creeps haunted house, tasty treats, trick-or-treating, costume contests,...

$17.50 โ€“ $25

Fall Fest

Trinity Lutheran Church Kimberly Way 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle

3:00-4:00; Games, food trucks, Karaoke, scavenger hunt, and bounce houses 3:30-4:40; Trunk or Treat (other activities remain open) 4:45; Pumpkin Drop 5:00; Event closes Trinity's Family Fall Festival has activities...

Free

Monster Madness

Lisle Community Park Bandshell 1825 Short Street, Lisle

The event is being held at the South Shelter and tree grove in community park (SEE EVENT MAP). The event runs from 3-6pm. This is a rain or shine event,...

$20 โ€“ $25

Haunted Forest

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...

$8

RGPC Fall Fest and Indoor Trunk or Treat

River Glen Presbyterian Church 1140 Raymond Drive, Naperville

River Glen is hosting its annual Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat! This year, to combat the unpredictable weather, we will be INDOORS! Everyone is welcome to join us for...

Free

Trunk or Treat

Memorial Park (La Grange Park) 132 West Oak Avenue, La Grange Park

Dress up in your Halloween costume and join the Community Park District and La Grange Park Public Library for music, tricks, and treats. Stay for a 6:45 showing of a...

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

Scarewalk

The Woodlands at White Oaks Park 111 S. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale

October nights bring Halloween delights, where pumpkins glow and witches take flight. Embark on a journey with Wood Dale Park District, where there is a mystery and excitement at every...

$6 โ€“ $7

Spooky Scavenger Hunt

Volkening Heritage Farm 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg

Let the glow of the oil lamps help you find your way during this family scavenger hunt around the farm. See how many pumpkins you can find.    For information...

Free

Haunted Trail

Springbrook Nature Center 130 Forest Avenue, Itasca

Experience the terrifying 1/3 mile nightmare trail at Springbrook Nature Center. Tickets available at Itasca Waterpark on event day. Family hour 6:00-7:00 PM Active scaring 7:15-9:30 PM.   For information...

Ghost Stories in the Barn

Yesterday's Farm Museum 850 N Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale

Visit Wood Dale Historical Society's Ghost Stories in the Barn for an evening of storytelling, crafting, refreshments and fun. This event is co-sponsored by the Wood Dale Public Library.

Event Series The Reckoning Haunted House

The Reckoning Haunted House

Lincoln Center (Downers Grove) 935 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove

Enter the haunting story of a forgotten seaside town, long lost to the pages of history. Each live-action "exhibit" reveals a new terror from this grim sagaโ€”a tale of madness,...

$10 โ€“ $15

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