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Center Street Trunk or Treat

Community UMC 20 Center Street, Naperville, United States

"Center Street Trunk-or-Treat" is a fun, family event sponsored by the churches of Center Street (Community UMC, Wesley UMC, and First Congregational UCC) and Guidepost Montessori School. Dress up and bring your kids, grandkids, neighbors, and friends for games, treats, and lots of fun! The event takes place on Saturday, October 26 from 1pm –...

Family Day: Monochrome Portraits

Elmhurst Art Museum 150 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Inspired by the technicolor stylings of Rafael Blanco, enjoy an afternoon exploring color and portraiture. Using different shades of your favorite hue, create a picture of yourself or someone you know. Included with museum admission; members are free.

Included in general admission

Fa-BOO-lous Pumpkin Carving Party

Primrose Farm 5N726 Crane Rd, St. Charles, IL, United States

This is no trick. You’re in for a treat! Let’s carve up some fun if you dare. Pumpkins available for purchase or bring your own. Dress to get messy. Carving kit available for use. Snacks and cider provided. Free professional farm-themed photo opportunity! Before you leave, share your pumpkin guts with the farm animals. Everyone...

$12

Diwali Celebration: The Festival of Lights

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

All are invited to join us for a delightful afternoon filled with stories, crafts, treats, and live henna body art in celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights! Kaivalya Arts is a local non-profit organization who will be showcasing the arts of Southern India through the classical dance of Kuchipurdi and other semi-classical dances. Enjoy...

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
Event Series Corn Harvest

Corn Harvest

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

Help with our annual heirloom corn harvest, which will feed the farm’s livestock throughout the year, and learn the importance of corn to an 1890s farm family. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the farm. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-876-5900.

Free

Bootacular Halloween Show

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United States

Enjoy an interactive family-friendly Halloween balloon show with giveaways, crafts, activities, face painting, and balloon twisting.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Free

Monster Mash Bash

Oswego High School 4250 ROUTE 71, Oswego

There’s a frightening amount of things to do at this year’s Bash! Crafts, candy games and more wear your Halloween costume, and join the fun at Oswego High School. Pre-register for $6 or pay $9 at the door. Registration is per child. Adults are free. Registration closes Thursday, October 24. All Ages   For information...

$6 – $9

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