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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.

Free Halloween Movie: Addams Family 2

North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside, United States

Free Halloween Movie at Classic Cinemas: The Addams Family 2 on Saturday, October 29th Pre-registration is required. Tickets must be picked up prior to the show at Classic Cinemas North Riverside Luxury 6 Theatre, 7501 Cermak Rd, Riverside, IL 60546. Seating is limited. Registration does not guarantee a seat unless tickets are picked up in...

Free

Sugar Rush Youth Fun Run

Bartlett Aquatic Center 620 W Stearns Road, Bartlett

Burn off your pre-Halloween energy before hitting the streets. Run, skip, hop, or walk this fun-themed race in costume. Half mile for 3-5-year-olds and 1 mile for 6-10-year-olds. Each finisher receives a goodie bag filled with candy, an event medal, and an event shirtโ€”prizes for best costume in each age division. Costumes are highly encouraged....

$25 โ€“ $30

Monster Mash

Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL, United States

Join us for our family-friendly Monster Mash event on Saturday, October 29 from 10am - 12pm in Center Court!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Trunk or Treat

AMF Bowling 7700 West 47th Street, Lyons, IL, United States

Come out for food, games and family fun time!! AMF Forest Lanes will be hosting a truck or treat for the kids in our community. First 100 children will receive a small pumpkin & goodies bags. Everyone is welcome to attend as we will also have 2 hours of free bowling ๐ŸŽณ for everyone.

Event Series Fall Fest

Fall Fest

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

For Wildlife. For All. For Fall! Dive into the wonderful world of autumnโ€”from picking the perfect pumpkin to nostalgic Ferris wheel rides above the foliageโ€”with Lincoln Park Zooโ€™s eighth annual Fall Fest. This free, family-friendly celebration brings harvest-time fun to the heart of Chicago each year from Septemberโ€“October. This yearโ€™s festival features ticketed attractions throughout...

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,...

Halloween Parade – SOLD OUT

Lyman Woods Nature Center 901 31st St, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Come join us at Lyman Woods for a fun day of Halloween activities! Please wear your costume and get ready for some spooky Halloween games. There will be Bozo Buckets, an obstacle course and a campfire with sโ€™mores. The most impressive family costume could win a visit with one of our animals! Fee is per...

$15

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