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Trick or Treat Trail

Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

You never know who you will see at our Trick-or-Treat Trail! Walk through the trail, where friendly characters will hand out candy to all children. There will be games, entertainment, and more family fun. This event is a no scare zone; and, parents must accompany children during the entire event. The event is free; and,...

Free

Halloween Happenings

Iowa Community Center (Villa Park) 338 N Iowa Avenue, Villa Park, IL, United States

Come in costume to Trick-or-Treat outdoors at “Spooktacular!” Halloween scenes created by local merchants and organizations starting at 5:00 P.M. Then, join us inside at 6:00 P.M. for family entertainment! This event is sponsored in part by the Villa Park Lions Club and will be held rain or shine. This is for all ages and...

$5 – $8

Halloween Kids Crafts Night

Chick-fil-A® Lombard 717 E Butterfield Road, Lombard, United States

You are invited to a Spooky Night! Halloween Kids Crafts Night: October 18th at 5pm-7pm! Attire: Halloween costume We will have our Face painter Tia with drawing spooky designs while also creating some Halloween crafts! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Free
Event Series Schaumburg Halloween Carnival

Schaumburg Halloween Carnival

Wintrust Field 1999 S Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

The 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, seasonally themed arts and crafts, a VIP: Very Insane Person bar/lounge, and more. Entrance to the carnival is free for all attendees, and parking is...

Free

Cosley Zoo Spooktacular

Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United States

Take an evening stroll through the zoo and enjoy family-friendly seasonal decorations and activities. Finish your visit by decorating a pumpkin, or take one to go and decorate it at home! Get your costumes together and register early to secure your spot. All ages are welcome.   For information on more events like this, check...

$12.95

Freaky Fun Friday

Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex 200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Wear your costume to visit our trunk-or-treat stations and vote for your favorite decorations! Be sure to grab a friend for Halloween themed games before you enter our all ages haunted house. All offerings are while supplies last.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat Events.

Free
Event Series Half-Price Play Friday Nights

Half-Price Play Friday Nights

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

Have ALL the fun for HALF the cost during Half-Price Play Friday Nights, 5–8pm, September 20–October 24, 2024!* Every visit to DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) is an adventure that will spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and lead to new discoveries. Make a splash in AWEsome Water, put on a cape and “fly” through the Wind Tunnel,...

$9.50

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

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