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Haunted Forest

Diane Main Park 200 W 59th St, Westmont, IL, United States

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 scenes. After that, participants will get off the wagons and walk through the wicked woods where all kind of scares await them. Don’t turn your...

$8

Pumpkin Night Hike for Families

Fullersburg Woods 3609 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Use pumpkins and lanterns to light your way on a self-guided night hike through Fullersburg Woods. There will be a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt for kids to complete and a treat at the end! Hikes leave every 15 minutes; last group leaves at 7:30 p.m. and trails close at 9 p.m. All ages; under 18 with...

$10
Event Series The Reckoning Haunted House

The Reckoning Haunted House

Lincoln Center (Downers Grove) 935 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, United States

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 sagaβ€”a tale of madness, desperation, and devastating tragedy. Guests under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are valid for one-time entry between...

$10 – $15

Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt Drop In

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

Find all the hidden pumpkins during a fun self-guided scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged.

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...

Free
Event Series Family Sensory Hour

Family Sensory Hour

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United States

The Family Sensory Hour offers the opportunity for children with special needs to use the Kids' Library in a safe and welcoming environment before the Library opens. Live in-person. Registration required.

Free
Event Series Halloween at the Farm

Halloween at the Farm

Kendall County Historical Society 7935 State Route 71, Yorkville, United States

Young and old are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costume and venture out to the Lyon Farm to play some old fashioned children’s games, trick or treat at our village buildings, take a hayride through our spookhouse and enter the children’s costume parade at 3:00 pm. Food stand will be open.  Admission....

Lego Challenge

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Drop in for a family Lego challenge featuring a variety of challenge cards to test your building skills. Your family’s creation will be displayed in the Library for all to see! Supplies are limited.

Free

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