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The Haunted District

Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad 1100 W. Wood St., Bensenville, IL, United States

Get ready for a spooky good time at the NEW Haunted Water Park! This October, brave the eerie darkness and confront the unexpected terrors that lurk within the haunted aquatic center. For just $3, gain entrance to a world of fear and fright, where expert scare-masters will be waiting to unleash their best terror tactics....

$3
Event Series Spooky Trail

Spooky Trail

Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago, IL, United States

Looking for a spine-chilling adventure this Halloween Weekend? Venture into the darkness at Spooky Trail in Reed-Keppler Park, West Chicago. Encounter eerie clowns, creepy crawlies, and other frights along the .33-mile haunted trail.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Local Hayrides, Forest Walks, and Haunted Houses.

$12 – $17

Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Get the freshest produce in town every Sunday morning from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. The 2024 Market Season runs from June 2 thru Oct. 27 and the Market goes on rain or shine. Lots of vendors from IIlinois, Michigan and Wisconsin area farmers, specialty crafters, unique food items and other one-of-a-kind vendors. Don’t miss...

Free

Fraidycat 5k, 8k and Meow Mile

Prairie Point Elementary School 3650 Grove Road, Oswego, IL, United States

Endeavor Health and the Oswego Chamber of Commerce invite you to run with us in the 14th Annual FraidyCat 5k, 8k and Meow Mile in Oswego. This scenic USATF-IL-certified course takes you along the streets and bike paths between Plainfield & Grove Rds. Water and split times will be available.   For information on more...

$22 – $40
Event Series Geneva French Market

Geneva French Market

Downtown Geneva IL, United States

European-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Halloween Hop

Downtown Naperville 55 South Main Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Calling all costumed characters, ghouls, goblins, witches, and superheroes. Come to Downtown Naperville on 10/27 to enjoy a great morning filled with fun and surprises (both candy and non-candy goodies)! Dozens of downtown businesses will be open early (at 10am) and will be handing out Halloween surprises! The Naperville Trolley will be downtown for FREE...

Free
Event Series Bloomingdale Maker’s Market

Bloomingdale Maker’s Market

Downtown Bloomingdale 104 S Bloomingdale Road, Bloomingdale, IL, United States

The Bloomingdale Maker's Market was started in the Summer of 2020 by Alicia Eisenmann of Delish Cakes. The market was called "Maker's Market" and was created as a safe space for people to sell their goods during Covid. What started with 12-18 vendors in 2020 quickly grew to 60 vendors for the 2021 season. The...

Free
Event Series Wondereen Weekend

Wondereen and Boo Celebration

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Our Wondereen and Boo Celebration will take place from Thursday, October 24 through Thursday, October 31. The museum will be decorated for Halloween fun and will have a special themed scavenger hunt. We will have lots of costume parades, spooky story times, and Halloween activities in the art room. You can come dressed up with...

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