Events Calendar

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...

Discover unique, handcrafted treasures and support local artisans and vendors. Handcrafted Goods: From jewelry and home décor to seasonal items and one-of-a-kind art pieces, there’s something for everyone! Local Vendors: Shop from a variety of local vendors offering specialty items and unique gifts. Food & Refreshments: Snacks and beverages available for purchase. Bring your family...

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.

Featuring a select group of vendors and live entertainment.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Celebrate the season with a special day of autumn fun. Entertainment, beekeeping demonstrations, animal encounters, pumpkin painting, honey sales, and more! Admission is free; there may be small fees for some activities and food available to purchase.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Find all the hidden pumpkins during a fun self-guided scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged.

Gather your ghoulfriends, little ghosts, and goblins for this fun-filled family event. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event that's perfect for family photo ops. All ages are in for a fang-tastic time, and the kids will leave with a sweet treat. More information coming soon!  ...

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...

This Halloween event brings the community, business, crafters and kids together for a fun filled one day event from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

The Family Sensory Hour offers the opportunity for children with special needs to use the Kids' Library in a safe and welcoming environment before the Library opens. Live in-person. Registration required.

Come to the Museum for an afternoon of traditional roots music. We play tunes together and share our favorites with one another. All are welcome...we love meeting new people!

Enjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about the forest preserve’s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-580-7025.

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...

Young and old are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costume and venture out to the Lyon Farm to play some old fashioned children’s games, trick or treat at our village buildings, take a hayride through our spookhouse and enter the children’s costume parade at 3:00 pm. Food stand will be open.  Admission....

Join us for this spooktacular event! Sign up using the button below to reserve a spot for your car! All participants welcome to attend even if not interested in decorating a car! Set up beings at 1:00pm with the event starting at 1:30pm. All decorated cars are responsible for bringing their own treats, games and...

Stop by for this celebration of the mighty oak and the many animals and insects that benefit from it. Chat with garden experts and learn why oaks and other native trees are so important and leave with a tree sapling of your own to plant at home while supplies last. Enjoy family-friendly games and crafts....

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.

Live Entertainment Family Activities Arts and crafts for children Rangoli creating competition Food and Drinks for Purchase

Drop in for a family Lego challenge featuring a variety of challenge cards to test your building skills. Your family’s creation will be displayed in the Library for all to see! Supplies are limited.

Hugo Colin is a young Elvis impersonator that will thrill Elvis lovers of all ages. This talented young man pays tribute to everyone’s favorite entertainer for the enjoyment of life-long Elvis admirers and to introduce the music legend to a brand new generation of fans! All ages are welcome; registration is required.

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...

Halloween games, arts & crafts, spooky drag story time, and more! Fall fun for LGBTQ+ families with children ages 0-11! Sensory Break Room We’ll provide a Calm Room for families that need a break from the stimulation of the Boo-tacular. Sensory tools will be available to all throughout the event. Family-Friendly Drag Bingo Alumni from...

Wear your Halloween costume and go trick and treating among car trunks with activities and candy at our annual Trunk or Treat event.  Candy  Games + Activities  Walking Tacos (Doritos with taco toppings in the bag)  Hot Cocoa & Cider Inclement Weather Plan: We will move indoors, so please stop by...

Check out our route for 2024! As we continue to grow, it is important to us to include as many witches, ghosts, and goblins as we can… So we are heading North! We will pass all 3 D101 elementary schools, which would be a great place to watch the ride for anyone not directly on...

DuPage Children’s Museum is dedicated to being an accessible, inclusive environment for children to thrive through extraordinary learning experiences. Adaptive Play Time provides a modified environment for play and learning for children and their caregivers. This program is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders.

Celebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Enjoy self-guided activities about spiders, snakes, bats, rats, crows, vultures, owls and more! Go on an indoor Creepy Critters Scavenger Hunt...

Drop in with your little one to enjoy songs and stories in Spanish. Presented by The Language Labs. 0 – 6 years with a caregiver

Join us for GrownUp & Me Story Time—enjoy engaging stories, songs, and fun activities led by Miss Kathy! There are designated play areas for kids and opportunities to connect with other families. Complimentary coffee and tea will be available for adults. Feel free to bring snacks for your little ones. Fall Sessions: Kick-off! Mon, Sept...

Feel free to wear your costumes during our Halloween-themed storytime! We will have stories, fun activities, a song, and a craft. Register to save your spot! For ages 2-5 and their families. ¡Siéntase libre de usar su disfraz durante nuestra hora del cuento con temática de Halloween! Tendremos cuentos, actividades divertidas, una canción y una...

The Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance is coming to the 95th Street Library! Utilizing innovative technology and interactive lessons, this rolling museum brings its message of tolerance directly to our community. The museum aims to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds, empowering them to raise their voices and combat anti-Semitism, bullying, racism,...

Do you love all things fandom: the books, the movies, the TV shows, the comics and most importantly, the fun? Join us in person and online during the week of October 20 for epic fun celebrating your favorite fandoms! All events require registration, unless otherwise noted. Wild for Robots Monday, October 21, 4:30 p.m. Grades...

Incredible Bats are BACK! This time Sharon and Dan Peterson will be bringing some of their amazing animals from around the world for us to see and learn about including fruit bats, sugar gliders, a wooly possum, hedgehog, rabbit, armadillo, fennec fox, skunk, gecko, bearded dragon, ball python, an Amazon parrot AND a sloth

Let your imagination run wild! Drop-in for a Lego building block challenge! Stop by the Ask Me Desk for supplies.

Does Roblox rock your socks? Ain't no party like a Mario Party? Then this is the program for you! Play Nintendo Switch, VR Headset, PlayStation 5, and desktop video games with others your age in this fun afternoon program. Ages 10 - 18 years old. No registration required.

Ready, Set, BUILD! Join the LEGO Squad! We'll provide the LEGO bricks then you show off your skills. Best for ages 8-11. If your child is age 8 or younger, please remain near the Youth Program Room in case your child needs assistance. Caregivers of older children are always encouraged to stay in the library...

Meet to play and talk Pokémon with other trainers. Participants are welcome to bring along Pokémon art, cards or other Pokémon items for show and tell. Ages 6 and older, caregiver participation required.

Drop by the Classroom for spooky crafts and snacks! Walk-ins and new friends welcome.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

We supply Legos and a theme, you supply the imagination! Children under 8, please bring your caregiver. Registration required.

Únete a nosotros durante una hora de historias, canciones y comunidad en esta celebración semanal de la cultura y la familia hispana.

The Friends of the Berwyn Public Library are knitting and crocheting hats to sell as a fundraiser this fall. Join us for a crafting session where we make hats together. Hats will be available for a fundraiser sale in November. We have yarn if needed. Can't make the crafting session? Make hats anytime between now...

Celebrate Dia De Muertos (Day of the Dead) by creating your own personal mini-ofrenda with literacy and immigration services coordinator, Karla Alba. Karla will guide you through the significance of the ofrenda as you construct one of your own. Ofrendas are colorful alters designed to help guide your loved ones home on the day of...

Every Tuesday this summer—rain or shine—you can shop at the SOAR Farmers Market on the MCA Plaza. Many of our beloved vendors will be back at the colorful open-air market offering their fresh fruits and vegetables, cut and potted flowers, baked goods, cheeses, spices, and more. This year, the MCA Counter will be participating along...

Celebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Enjoy self-guided activities about spiders, snakes, bats, rats, crows, vultures, owls and more! Go on an indoor Creepy Critters Scavenger Hunt...

Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.

Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.

The Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance is coming to the 95th Street Library! Utilizing innovative technology and interactive lessons, this rolling museum brings its message of tolerance directly to our community. The museum aims to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds, empowering them to raise their voices and combat anti-Semitism, bullying, racism,...

Paint and create a pumpkin masterpiece! The library will provide a small pumpkin, paint and other decorating supplies. No carving permitted!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Let’s get artsy and crafty! Each session we will complete a craft or piece of art that you’ll take home at the end. Recommended age: 6-11 years

Our Illinois Resident Free Days include access to all open animal and permanent exhibit and seasonal Stingray Touch. Take a deeper look at our current available exhibits here. We offer several reservation options for Free Days. For those who prefer to plan ahead, online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order....

Do you love all things fandom: the books, the movies, the TV shows, the comics and most importantly, the fun? Join us in person and online during the week of October 20 for epic fun celebrating your favorite fandoms! All events require registration, unless otherwise noted. Wild for Robots Monday, October 21, 4:30 p.m. Grades...

Bring your imagination and create with Legos. TR Limit: 25. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Services Desk. TR = Ticket registration.

Carve out some fun at the Library during our pumpkin carving party as we prep for Halloween. Pumpkins and supplies provided; please dress to get messy.

Enjoy a welcoming and sensory-friendly storytime for children with autism, neurodivergence and physical disabilities. Please register so we can ensure a comfortable sensory experience. (All ages)

The Elmhurst Farmers Market is one of Elmhurst’s great local markets and a family friendly must do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy boutique style shopping every Wednesday from 7am to 1pm from June to October in the York & Vallette Business District. Follow the Elmhurst Farmers Market on Facebook for regular updates...

New for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures— all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you’ll need more...

Celebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Enjoy self-guided activities about spiders, snakes, bats, rats, crows, vultures, owls and more! Go on an indoor Creepy Critters Scavenger Hunt...

The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024 Illinois resident FREE days include: August 28; September 2, 25; October 14, 23; November 5, 11, 20; December 18   For information on more events like this,...

Wednesdays are Free Admission Days sponsored by RBC Wealth Management.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Language Labs storytellers present songs, stories, and activities in both Polish and English. Those who speak the language and those new to the language are welcome to attend.

Stop by the Desk and pick up a fun STEAM craft to make at home. Ages 5 and up. While supplies last. Drop in.

DuSable Museum of African-American history is free to Illinois residents to visit on Wednesdays. We also give free admission to military and to first responders. That means Police, Fire, EMT’s. With valid ID.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

The Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance is coming to the 95th Street Library! Utilizing innovative technology and interactive lessons, this rolling museum brings its message of tolerance directly to our community. The museum aims to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds, empowering them to raise their voices and combat anti-Semitism, bullying, racism,...

Decorating sugar skulls is a Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) custom to honor the deceased. Come decorate a skull to take home.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Dia de los Muertos Events.

Dress up in your costume and trick-or-treat at Downtown Mount Prospect businesses!     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.    

Wild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug hunts, chalk drawing, and more! Find us every Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:30 pm. Just head outside through our Desert House doors and follow the giant...

Do you love all things fandom: the books, the movies, the TV shows, the comics and most importantly, the fun? Join us in person and online during the week of October 20 for epic fun celebrating your favorite fandoms! All events require registration, unless otherwise noted. Wild for Robots Monday, October 21, 4:30 p.m. Grades...

Let’s paint some pumpkins! Limited supplies available. / ¡Pintemos unas calabazas! Suministros limitados disponibles.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Join us for Creepy Critters Halloween Open House at the Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum at Benedictine University! Registration is required! Limited spaces available.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Family Pumpkin Carving Bring your creative ideas to Family Pumpkin Carving Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:00-6:00pm at the Memorial Park Pavilion. Each registered participant will receive one pumpkin to carve and decorate. All are welcome Jack-'o'-Lantern Jubilee Bring your already carved pumpkin to Memorial Park from 6:00-7:00pm and we will light them up for a...

Drop by the library and build with LEGO. Each Wednesday we will have a different LEGO challenge you can try, or build whatever you want!

Families with Children.  Registration is required. This special storytime will get your whole family excited about Halloween!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

RAIN OR SHINE! All ages are welcome! Trunk-or-treat open to 0-12 year olds. Non-violent costumes are welcomed and encouraged. Come enjoy a safe place to trick-or-treat for candy and goodies! Bring your friends! RSVP at peopleofgrace.org/treats.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat Events.

Enjoy a fun night out of the house and enjoy an affordable, fun, family night of bingo. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes include various items, passes, and gift cards. We will be playing approximately five games. Registration is not required.

Using the Library's Edison robots and LEGOs, design a robot to battle against other robots. Grades 3-5. Limit 20 participants. Participants should pick up a numbered entry ticket the day of the event at the Children's Services Desk. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis.

Come in your pajamas or your play clothes; just be sure to bring the whole family for this evening storytime that features a different activity each week.   For kids up to 6 with caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Bring the whole family for craft night at the library! Each week we will feature up-cycled materials. Ages 4+ with a caregiver.

Our award-winning outdoor market is open from 7am to 1pm on Thursdays from May through October. Local farmers and artisans provide a selection of fresh produce, meats, baked goods, confections, plants and more. Come enjoy the bountiful harvest from Midwest growers! Convenient free parking is located nearby.   For information on more events like this,...

Celebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Enjoy self-guided activities about spiders, snakes, bats, rats, crows, vultures, owls and more! Go on an indoor Creepy Critters Scavenger Hunt...

We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Days—every Thursday the museum is open—for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their Donation Day tickets online or in person.   For information on...

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Join us for a not so scary Halloween themed Storytime with fun music and ?trick or treating?! Dress up encouraged! Walk-ins and new friends welcome.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Get ready for Halloween with the Monster Bash! Play some spooky games, enjoy some ghoulish treats and make sure you wear your costume!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

In this one-hour program, we will dispel the five most common myths about bats, spiders, snakes and rats. Ages 6+ with a caregiver. ** **Ticketed program. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program at the Children's Services Desk.

Do you love all things fandom: the books, the movies, the TV shows, the comics and most importantly, the fun? Join us in person and online during the week of October 20 for epic fun celebrating your favorite fandoms! All events require registration, unless otherwise noted. Wild for Robots Monday, October 21, 4:30 p.m. Grades...

Do your children want two opportunities to collect candy? Of course they do! Kids are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat in beautiful downtown Geneva. Participating shops and restaurants, which have signs displayed on their door or window, will be handing out treats.   For information on more events like this, check out...

Explore the trails of Caldwell Woods and look for fall colors with a scavenger hunt.

Join us for an evening of frightful fun at the Township's drive-through Trunk or Treat on October 24 from 3-7pm at the Township building (1 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates). Participation is easy! Drive through our parking lot and local vendors will hand out candy through your car window. Due to event popularity, the line will...

All are welcome for trick-or-treating at the new Primrose School of East Aurora located at 3181 N. Aurora Rd. Costumes encouraged!

🎵 “They played the Monster Mash, the Monster Mash!” 🎵 Join us for a Spooktacular good time. Play games with friends, do activities, and watch a not-so-scary movie with a snack! Costumes are encouraged. For children of all ages. 7 and under with an adult. No registration required.   For information on more events like...

Do you like Pokémon? Meet others who play, learn fun facts, and trade game cards! Drop in to meet other Pokémon enthusiasts, learn fun facts and trade cards! New players are welcome! By attending Library programs, you consent to being photographed or recorded. These images and recordings may be used for promotional materials such as...

Get ready for a hauntingly good time at our Halloween Haunted House Extravaganza! This FREE event is perfect for all ages, offering thrills and chills for everyone in the family. Explore the Haunted House: Brave your way through our spine-tingling haunted house filled with eerie surprises and creepy creatures lurking around every corner. Trunk or...

Explore more about special customs and activities people enjoy during Diwali. Make crafts and enjoy treats. Tickets will be available at the Youth Desk 20 minutes prior to the start of the program.

Grab your favorite costume for a walk around the library and spooky storytime.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Drop in any time between 6-7:30 pm to make some crafts as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Recommended age: 5 years and up with a caregiver

In the spirit of Halloween, come to Willow Pond and read some scary stories about ghosts, ghouls and ghastly things and get ready for All Hallows Eve! You can enjoy some hot cider or hot chocolate and snacks as we share stories that will tease your imagination and make you think what is lurking around...

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.

At the Schaumburg Farmers Market, you’ll find locally grown fruits and vegetables, certified organic produce, microgreens, meats, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses, and dog treats sold by the vendors that produce them. The market also features decadent pastries, baked goods, meat pies, natural juices, olives and olive oil, pierogies, empanadas, and knife sharpening services. This family...

The Outdoor St. Charles Farmers Market runs June-October Fridays 8-1.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Celebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Enjoy self-guided activities about spiders, snakes, bats, rats, crows, vultures, owls and more! Go on an indoor Creepy Critters Scavenger Hunt...

Join us for a playdate at the Wheaton Public Library. While children and families socialize, we'll have DuPage County community partners present to share resources including developmental screening, early childhood programming, and more! In partnership with the Wheaton/Warrenville Early Childhood Collaborative and World Relief. No registration required.

We will bring out our collection of play dough and tools, so you can drop in and sculpt some monster fun!

Wear your costume to this special story time! Stories, dancing, and a parade through the Library! Drop in. Meeting Room.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

The Big Balloon Show is a theatrical style balloon stage show featuring magic, all ages comedy and world’s biggest balloon props. For children of all ages and their caregivers.** **Ticketed program. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program at the Children's Services Desk. In this hilariously silly but not too spooky Halloween themed show,...

Learn through play! Join us for early literacy, sensory, and STEM activities that are just right for preschoolers.

Join us in the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration for a story and craft on the last Thursday and Friday of the month. Free (with Museum admission). In May we will be reading The Swedish Girl of Motala, written and illustrated by Eric Basir.

Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.

Explore, discover, and imagine with our new educational play stations. We rotate our toys every week to ensure our future veterinarians, doctors, chefs, and store clerks never get bored! Drop in anytime between 11-4:30 for this self-guided, free-play day. Recommended age: 3 years and older

The Big Balloon Show is a theatrical style balloon stage show featuring magic, all ages comedy and world’s biggest balloon props. For children of all ages and their caregivers.** **Ticketed program. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program at the Children's Services Desk. In this hilariously silly but not too spooky Halloween themed show,...

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Join us for a glow-in-the-dark party! Wear white or bright colors and prepare to have fun.

Do you love all things fandom: the books, the movies, the TV shows, the comics and most importantly, the fun? Join us in person and online during the week of October 20 for epic fun celebrating your favorite fandoms! All events require registration, unless otherwise noted. Wild for Robots Monday, October 21, 4:30 p.m. Grades...

Dress in your best costume and join RTPD for the ultimate community Halloween celebration! Enjoy decorating pumpkins, trick-or-treating through our character walk, games, bounce houses, and taking a festive hayride. This free event offers fun and entertainment for the entire family!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween...

Bring the kids in costume to IKEA Bolingbrook on October 25th from 4:00pm-6:00pm to trick or treat through our Showroom.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events and Indoor Halloween Events

The La Grange Park Chamber of Commerce is proud to host our HAUNTED TROLLEY event again in 2024! Catch the trolley shuttling up and down 31st Street at one of four stops to trick-or-treat at the participating neighborhood businesses! Trolley stops include: * Central Federal Savings & Loan * Greater La Grange YMCA * 31st...

October 4: Corpse Bride (2005) October 18: Goosebumps (2015) October 25: Haunted Mansion (2003) Children of all ages with an adult. No registration required.

Have Fun with Us for the Halloween Weekend! It’s time to celebrate Halloween! Stop by for trick-or-treating. Participate in a Costume Parade. Get a Digital Photo Download. October 25: 4pm-8pm October 26: 2pm-6pm October 27: 12pm-4pm October 30: 4pm-8pm October 31: 4pm-8pm See you there! And mark your calendar now for Santa’s Wonderland, starting November...

Join us for our annual FREE family friendly indoor trunk or treat! Trunk or Treaters will spend the evening going from trunk to trunk, collecting treats from decorated booths. Food vendors available with family friendly prices, photo booth and cafe will be open. Register today! Click on time slot to register.   For information on...

Join us at the Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex parking lot for a spooktacular trick-or-treating experience! Local groups and organizations will be stationed with their decorated cars, ready to distribute candy for anyone wearing a costume.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat Events or Halloween Events.

Come dressed in your Halloween costume and join the Park District, community groups, and local businesses as we hand out candy and goodies for this free indoor event.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

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...

Bust out the costumes and visit Cantigny for a fun, treat-filled night! This walking tour through the park will feature candy stations along the way (including teal pumpkins).   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

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,...

All Activities Included with $5 Wristband Skip the lines! Prepurchase your wristbands beginning October 1, 2024! Wristbands can be purchased at the lower level Guest Services desk from 9A-5P or the upper level Fitness Guest Services desk from 5:30A-9P Monday-Thursday, 5:30A-7P Fri, 8A-3P Saturday and 8A-2P Sunday. Event will be held rain or shine –...

Bring your family and friends to enjoy a spooktacular evening filled with decorated car trunks, candy, games, and festive activities. Dress up in your best costume and experience the magic and excitement of Halloween in a safe and friendly environment. We can’t wait to see you there!   For information on more events like this,...

The library will close at 3 pm on Friday, October 25 and re-open at 6 pm transformed for Halloween fun! Visit the library after hours, if you dare! On the 1st floor, find family-friendly frights. Participate in a scavenger hunt and an all-ages costume parade at 6:30 pm, and enjoy light snacks while watching not-so-scary...

Make this Halloween one to remember by joining Parkie in the Floating Pumpkin Patch! Hunt for your perfect pumpkin from a number of sizes, stay after to decorate and enjoy other holiday themed activities. All ages welcome!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Our Haunted House is back! if you are looking for a quality Haunted House for a great price, don't miss out on Night Terrors. 6:00pm - 7:00pm Lights On 8:00pm - 10:00pm Lights Off   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Local Hayrides, Forest Walks, and Haunted Houses.

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...

Calling all Little Ghost, Goblins, Princesses and Super Heroes!!! Come join us for a fun evening of games and Sweet Treats! Enjoy spook-tacular treats from our local partners - GBC Autism Services, Spatacular Kidz, Tippi Toes, and Dairy Queen.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat...

Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Walk Ins are welcome. Put your costume on and come to the rink to be spooked out of your skates. Enjoy a ghoulish public skate with all the extras! Compete in a costume contest, play chilling games on the ice, do some creepy crafts, and, of course, eat some...

All ages. Enjoy a family-friendly movie in the Poet Tree Corner on the second floor. October 25: Hotel Transylvania, animated, 91 minutes, PG November 8: Wreck-it Ralph, 2012, animated, 108 minutes, PG November 22: Moana, 2016, animated, 103 minutes, PG December 6: Madagascar, 2005, animated, 86 minutes, PG December 20: Ice Age, 2002, animated, 81...

Hawthorne Hill Woods will be transformed into a thrill of seven scary scenes, complete with all sorts of creatures that slither and groan. Patrons will wind their way through the haunted forest trail which will feature scary characters and around every dark corner will lurk a new horror. The Saturday afternoon session will be more...

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.

Join us for a SPOOKY adventure as we visit the neighborhood’s most decorated houses for Halloween, then gather ‘round for some scary stories that will send shivers down your spine and make you laugh! Free admission but registration is required.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Local Hayrides,...