Creepy Critters Month
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, NapervilleCelebrate 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...
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Halloween
Library Trick or Treating
Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, WoodridgeIf you come in costume and say hello we will have a treat waiting for you to go! Whether you’re ghoulish, a witch, or wear a mask, please dress up...
Free
Halloween Costume Parade
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, LombardDrop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Join us for a special Halloween storytime. We’ll celebrate the slightly spooky with seasonal stories and silly songs. Costumes are encouraged!...
Free
Trick or Treat Parade
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. CharlesJoin us for some Halloween fun at the Library! We'll gather for a story and then go trick-or-treating around the building. Costumes welcome! Each parade is limited to 100 participants....
Free
Wondereen and Boo Celebration
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak ParkOur Wondereen and Boo Celebration will take place from Thursday, October 24 through Thursday, October 31. The museum will be decorated for Halloween fun and will have a special themed...
Included in general admission
Halloween Storytime and Trick or Treat
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, PalatineShow off your costume at this spooky storytime. Afterwards, trick-or-treat through the library to collect stickers to create a Halloween scene. All Ages. Sign-up begins two weeks prior to each...
Free
Fall Craft
Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, ChicagoUse nature to inspire art and try your hand at a spoooooky craft.
Free
Spooktacular Storytime
Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, WheelingStart your Halloween festivities with a short storytime, craft and game. Costumes encouraged but not necessary. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor...
Free
Not-so-Scary Haunted House
Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, WoodridgeDrop in for a Not So Scary haunted house. This Not So Scary haunted house will be featuring a variety of decorations and fun things to see. Offered: October 26,...
Free
Halloween Hoopla
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, SchaumburgGet dressed up in costume and join us for a celebration featuring games, crafts, stories, dancing and more spook-tacular fun! Then, trick-or-treat through the Library to receive some goodies. ...
Trick or Treat at the Library
North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North RiversideAll day, while supplies last! No registration required. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.
Free
Trick-or-Treating at Museum of Illusions Chicago
Museum of Illusions Chicago 25 E Washington Street, ChicagoExperience the mystery of illusions this Halloween at the Museum of Illusions Chicago. While MOI is known for its tricks, it also wants to treat guests. Kids can get a...
Included in general admission
Trick or Treat at Your Library
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect HeightsYOU are never too old for candy; visit any public service desk for a treat. While you are here, check out some BOO-KS! For information on more events like...
Free
Costume Parade
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, WheatonShow off your costume at the library! Join us for a costume parade and a little trick-or-treating. We'll meet in the Youth Services Department for the parade. After the parade,...
Free
Spooky Dance Party
Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, BrookfieldCalling all ghouls and ghosts! Come shake your tails and rattle your bones at our fun Halloween themed dance party! Enjoy fun music and activities. Walk-ins and new friends welcome....
Free
Halloween Storytime and Trick-or-Treat Parade
Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, LisleJoin us for our annual Halloween storytime and costume parade! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.
Free
Spooky BINGO
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, GenevaJoin us for an hour of SPOOKY fun! All materials will be provided. Prizes available while supplies last. Costumes are welcome! For information on more events like this, check out...
Free
Monster Mash: Halloween Party
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood ParkIt’s the Monster Mash! It was a Graveyard Smash! Come celebrate the end of spooky season with us. Dress up as your favorite monster and boogie with us this Halloween!...
Free
Halloween in the Park
95th Street Community Plaza 3109 Cedar Glade Drive, NapervilleGoblins, pumpkins and puppets, oh my! Children of all ages and their caregivers can dress in costume and enjoy Halloween fun at Wagner Family Pavilion. Get into the spirit with...
Free
Happy Halloween Storytime
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount ProspectThis special Halloween-themed storytime is packed with pumpkins, bats, and trick-or-treat fun! Best for children ages 5 and under with an adult. Feel free to show off your costume and...
Free
Halloween Hoopla
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, AuroraEnjoy a spooktacular storytime and dance party with Minnie and Mickey Mouse, create a craft, and trick-or-treat with community partners. Ages 0-5 with a caregiver. ** ** Tickets available 30...
Free
Halloween Storytime
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, BolingbrookCelebrate Halloween with us in this special Storytime! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.
Free
Costume Parade
Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, ChicagoShow off your costume and enjoy a walk through Caldwell Woods! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Free
Community Trick-or-Treating
Prairie Trail Park SE corner of Clarendon Hills Rd. & 59th Street, WillowbrookFREE hayrides, face paint, balloon artist, and treats for the kids! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Free
Halloween at City Hall
Aurora City Hall 44 E. Downer Place, AuroraJoin us for this year's City of Aurora Department/Division Trick-Or-Treat event at the Wilder Promenade (350 N River Street), from 3 PM - 5 PM on Thursday, October 31st! ...
Trunk-or-Treat
Downtown Bensenville ILVillage President Frank DeSimone and the Village Board present Trunk-or-Treat on Center Street this Halloween day from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Bensenville organizations and businesses will be decorating their trunks and handing out...
Free
Halloween Book Fair
Scattering Joy 348 N. Park Road, La Grange ParkThe book fairy strikes again! Come to the 4th annual Halloween book fair at 348 N. Park Road, LaGrange Park (across from Park Jr High). Come trick or treat and...
Free
Blodgett House Boo Fest
Downers Grove Museum 831 Maple Avenue, Downers GroveFREE! Trick-or-treat at the Downers Grove Museum! Visit the Victorian Blodgett House decorated for Halloween and complete a holiday-themed scavenger hunt and play some spooky-themed Halloween games. No registration is...
Free
Say Boo and Scary On
Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller ParkDon’t forget to stop at the library in your costume on Halloween for some Indoor trick-or-treating! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor...
Free
Halloween Trick Or Treat Trail
Enchanted Castle Restaurant & Entertainment Complex 1103 S. Main St., LombardEnjoy free trick-or-treating in a fun and safe environment at our “Trick-or-Treat” stations through Enchanted Castle! Candy and giveaways are available while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by a parent...
Free
Halloween Party
Elmwood Park Recreation Center 2 Conti Parkway, Elmwood ParkJoin us for games, arts & crafts, free pumpkins to the first 250 kids, pumpkin decorating, bounce house, haunted houses, candy and lots of fun! For information on...
Free
Roseland Community Hospital’s Trunk or Treat
Roseland Community Hospital 45 W 111th Street, ChicagoWith a rich and storied history in the Greater Roseland Area, Roseland Community Hospital is keeping the community safe this Halloween by offering an alternative to traditional trick-or-treating by featuring...
Free
Safety-Town Halloween
Safety Town (Glendale Heights) 300 Civic Centre Plaza, Glendale HeightsThe Glendale Heights Police Department encourages children to trick-or-treat down the streets of Safety Town on October 31! There will be friendly ghosts and goblins, fairies and witches, and other...
Free
Trick-or-Treat at Chicago Premium Outlets
Chicago Premium Outlets 1650 Premium Outlet Blvd, AuroraOn October 31st, from 4 PM - 7 PM, the Chicago Premium Outlets stores will be handing out treats and goodies to trick-or-treaters for Halloween! Bring your family and friends...
Free
Halloween Event
Bass Pro Shops 709 Janes Avenue, BolingbrookHave Fun with Us for the Halloween Weekend! It’s time to celebrate Halloween! Stop by for trick-or-treating. Participate in a Costume Parade. Get a Digital Photo Download. October 25: 4pm-8pm...
Free
Trick-or-Treat
North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North RiversideCalling all ghouls, goblins, super heroes, princesses and more! Join us for a mall-wide Trick or Treat event. We will have: 5PM-7pm | Trick or Treating 6:00PM| Halloween Costume Contest...
Free
Wicked Willow
Lions Park (Willow Springs) 201 Park St, Willow SpringsCandy/Bonfire/Hayrides/Ponies For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Free
Halloween Carnival
Hodgkins Park District 8997 Lyons St, HodgkinsGames and Prizes. Free to residents / $7 for non-resident. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Free – $7
Halloween Party
Darien Sportsplex 451 Plainfield Road, DarienThe Darien Lions Club invites the Darien area youths to attend our annual Halloween Party, to be held at the Darien Sportsplex on Halloween night, October 31st from 6:00-8:00 pm....
Free
Night Terrors Haunted House
Hodgkins Park District 8997 Lyons St, HodgkinsOur Haunted House is back! if you are looking for a quality Haunted House for a great price, don't miss out on Night Terrors. 6:00pm - 7:00pm Lights On 8:00pm...
House of Creeps
Wintrust Field 1999 S Springinsguth Road, SchaumburgThe 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 – $25
Hillside Halloween Costume Contest and Bonfire
Hillside Commons 4950 Washington St , HillsideThe Village of Hillside and the Youth Commission invite residents to join them for a spooktacular evening of Halloween festivities. Attendees can look forward to a Halloween costume contest, wagon...
Free
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