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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....

Downtown Halloween Window Painting

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Hosted by Downtown Management and Rotary Club of Downers Grove. Kids aged K-6th grade, bring your paint brush and pick up paints at 933A Curtiss St. Please bring a non-perishable food item for FISH pantry. More info call (630) 725-0991.

Free
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.

Halloween Party

Westchester Community Center 10201 Bond Street, Westchester, IL, United States

Trick or Treat, we're hosting something neat! Our fun-filled Halloween bash will be here in a flash! Save the date and join us for this spooktacular event. This is an outdoor event- please dress accordingly.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Free
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,...

Spooky Family Paint Along

North Berwyn Park District 1619 S. Wesley, Berwyn, IL, United States

In this one-day workshop, we will learn step by step on how to create this Van Gogh inspired spooky masterpiece! All members of your family are welcome! 

$10 – $15

Pumpkin Smashing Extravaganza

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont, IL, United States

Representatives of various Westmont groups will go 20 feet up in the air in a bucket truck and then throw their decorated pumpkin at a target below as they compete for the titles of Pumpkin Smashing King and Queen. All of the fun is an effort to promote post-Halloween pumpkin composting.   For information on...

Free
Event Series Pumpkin Weekends

Pumpkin Weekends

Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Enjoy family-friendly fall festivities at Blackberry Farm! Weekends in October & Columbus Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission includes all rides and attractions, pumpkins can be purchased additionally for $3 upon arrival. Check our website and Facebook for a detailed schedule of events. All ticket sales are final. Special activity dates will be featured...

$7 – $8

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