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Monster Mash

Deer Grove Leisure Center 1000 W Wood Avenue, Bensenville, IL, United States

Join the fun at this spellbinding Halloween experience, sponsored by Grand Subaru! The all-new and improved Monster Mash is coming to the Bensenville Water Park and Splash Pad. Stroll through the Spooctacular Walk, fill bags with treats and enjoy the eerie atmosphere before heading back to the Deer Grove Leisure Center to enjoy special attractions,...

Free

Halloween Bash and Chili Cook Off

Spring Rock Park 4400 Central Avenue, Western Springs, IL, United States

Hayrides, Corn Max, J4 Event Inflatables, Golden Gun Laser Tag, Pumpkin Coloring, Scarecrow Building Contest, Costume Contest, $5 Hot Dog Lunches, Chili Cook Off, and more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Event Series Nature Center Open House

Nature Center Open House

Lake View Nature Center 63 Hodges Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States

Would you like to learn more about the programs and events at the Nature Center? Do you want to visit some cool critters? Come to our open houses every month as we offer fun nature-themed activities. No registration required and all ages are welcome.

Free

Trick-or-Treating at Naper Plaza

Naperville Plaza 88 W. Gartner Rd., Naperville, IL, United States

Calling all witches, goblins and ghouls, come down to the Naper Plaza for our annual Trick-or-Treating event, the Monster Mash Bash! Games, giveaways and lot of CANDY for all! Visit participating businesses around the plaza, including Casey’s, Trader Joe’s, Naperville Dental Smiles, Colonial Cafe, and more for treats!   For information on more events like...

Creatures of the Night

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

Join us for a special Fall treat at the Conservatory – live creatures in our tropical plant collection, where you can get up close and personal with the animals! Kids and families will learn about unique relationships between animals and plants as they collect sweet treats throughout our building. Kids and adults will… Visit up-close...

Included in general admission
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 Not-so-Scary Haunted House

Not-so-Scary Haunted House

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

Drop 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, 2024 from 11:00am - 3:00pm October 28, 2024 from 11:00am - 1:00pm October 29, 2024 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm October 31, 2024 from 10:00am -...

Free

Howl-o-ween Canine Costume Contest

Community Park (Westchester) 10201 Bond Street, Westchester, IL, United States

2nd annual spooktacular canine costume contest.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

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