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BOO-seum Bash

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Trick or Treat! Join us for an afternoon of animal encounters, crafts, and Halloween fun. Meet an owl, discover the animals that go bump in the night, and become friends with the Museum’s spooktacular snakes! Costumes encouraged. Ticket price includes museum admission. All ages are welcome – this event is designed for families.

$17 – $27

Trunk or Treat

Trinity Church (Naperville) 1451 Raymond Drive, Naperville, IL, United States

Come and join us on October 29th from 3-5pm for a FREE afternoon of Trunk or Treat fun! You can expect decorated trunks with family-friendly games, tons of prizes to win, fun treats like popcorn and cotton candy, and of course: CANDY! Come as you are or clad in your best costumes - we'll have...

Free

Trunk or Treat

Kingsley Elementary School 6509 Powell Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

This is a fundraiser for the Kingsley Elementary School (in Downers Grove) playground. We are raising money for a completely new and more accessible playground. The cost to attend is a suggested donation per family.

$20
Event Series Night Terrors

Night Terrors

Hodgkins Park District 8997 Lyons St, Hodgkins

Haunted House with your choice of times for: Lights on 6:00pm - 7:00pm or Lights off 8:00pm -10:00pm   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Local Hayrides, Forest Walks, and Haunted Houses.    

$5 – $10
Event Series Resurrection Trail

Resurrection Trail

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

Enter if you dare! The haunted trail of West Chicago returns for another weekend full of scare! The trail opens at 7:00pm. Last tickets sold at 9:30pm. $10 per person.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Local Hayrides, Forest Walks, and Haunted Houses.

Lemontster Days

Downtown Lemont Lemont, IL, United States

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. September 24: Drop off participating scarecrows to the Township Center between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to the Lemont Community Center at 16300 Alba Street....

Event Series Sugar Skull City

Sugar Skull City

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

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 de los Muertos with art, activities, specials, videos, shopping, and much more.

Event Series Pumpkin Train

Pumpkin Train

Illinois Railway Museum 7000 Olson Road, Union, IL, United States

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 at the patch, ask our farm hands to help you find the perfect pumpkin, and pose for pictures in our various colorful, life size cutouts,...

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