Let’s face it: Chicago weather is temperamental. Some years on Halloween, we’re in shorts; others, we’re breaking out our winter coats, boots, and gloves.
To prepare for the uncertainty, we’ve gathered plenty of indoor Halloween events to keep Halloween festivities going, no matter how scary the weather is outside. And while we hope the weather is nice, indoor trick or treating and other Halloween events have their own benefits, too! Keep this one bookmarked for indoor fun.
Family Pumpkin Carving (North Riverside)
October 16, 2024 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Bring your family out and spread out in the gym to design and carve a pumpkin.
Costume Storytime (Mount Prospect Public Library – South Branch)
October 21, 2024 | 11:30am – 12:15pm
Register to ensure participation in festive fun. Don’t forget your costume!
Halloween Family Storytime (Berwyn)
October 23, 2024 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Register in advance for a spot with the Berwyn Public Library.
Spooktacular Storytime (Brookfield Public Library)
October 24, 2024 | 10:30am – 11:00am
Register or walk-in for a Halloween-themed storytime and trick-or-treating.
Halloween Party (North Riverside Public Library)
October 24, 2024 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Visit the library for indoor, festive fun.
Spooky Stories and Costume Parade (Rolling Meadows)
October 24, 2024 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Come in costume for festive fun at the Rolling Meadows Public Library.
Trick or Treat in IKEA Boooolingbrook
October 25, 2024 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Come in costume and trick-or-treat through the store.
Safely Trick-or-Treat (Streamwood)
October 25, 2024 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Enjoy indoor trick or treating with the Streamwood Park District.
Candy Carnival (Addison)
October 25, 2024 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Enjoy all the indoor fun with candy, games, and of course, your costumes.
Not-so-Scary Haunted House (Woodridge)
October 26, 28, 29 and 31, 2024 | times vary by day
Visit the Woodridge Public Library for fun decorations.
Bootacular Halloween Show (Fox Valley Mall, Aurora)
October 26, 2024 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Visit Center Court for a Halloween balloon show and family-friendly activities.
Halloween Party (Palatine)
October 26, 2024 | 9:00am – 3:00pm
Festivities include games, storytime, dancing, and so much more. Pre-registration is required.
Pumpkin Patch Pool Party (Aurora)
October 26, 2024 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Kid will decorate a pumpkin, then enjoy additional swim time.
Halloween Family Storytime and Craft (Woodridge Public Library)
October 28, 2024 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Visit the library for indoor Halloween fun.
Halloween Spooktacular (Geneva)
October 28, 2024 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Crafts, games, costume parade and more at Geneva Public Library.
Halloween Storytime and Trick or Treat (Palatine Public Library)
October 29, 2024 | 10:00am – 10:30am
October 30, 2024 | 6:30pm – 7:00pm
October 31, 2024 | 10:00am – 10:30am
Listen to storytime, then parade around the library for special treats at these indoor Halloween events.
Spooky BINGO (Geneva)
October 29, 2024 | 10:30am – 11:30am
October 31, 2024 | 10:30am – 11:30am
Win prizes at the Geneva Public Library.
Monster Boogie (Wood Dale Public Library)
October 29, 2024 | 11:00am – 11:45am
Register in advance for games, dancing, and trick-or-treating through the library.
Monster Mash (Wood Dale Public Library)
October 29, 2024 | 4:30pm – 5:15pm
Enjoy Halloween-themed games and other activities.
Spooky BINGO (Roselle)
October 29, 2024 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Win prizes at this not-so-scary event. Register in advance.
Costume Party Story Time (Barrington)
October 29, 2024 | 6:00pm – 6:30pm
Visit the library to trick-or-treat and to participate in a costume parade.
Community Halloween Event (Hoffman Estates High School)
October 30, 2024 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Intended for children 10 years and under, this event will have games, crafts, and candy.
Spooktacular Fun Night (Westmont)
October 30, 2024 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Trick-or-treat at the Community Center during this event with costumes, goodies, and crafts.
Halloween Party (Palatine)
October 30, 2024 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Register in advance for Salt Creek Rural Park District’s indoor Halloween event.
Haunted Activity House (Wheaton Public Library)
October 30, 2024 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Decide between a scary or not-so-scary path to follow through the library for activities and fun.
Library Trick or Treating (Woodridge Public Library)
October 31, 2024 | 9:00am – 9:00pm
Come to the library in costume and stop at the desks for special treats.
Halloween Costume Parade (Lombard)
October 31, 2024 | 9:30am – 10:00am and 10:30am – 11:00am
Storytime, crafts and a costume parade will happen in each of the three events happening at Helen Plum Library.
Trick or Treat Parade (St. Charles Public Library)
October 31, 2024 | 9:30am – 10:00am or 10:30am – 11:00am
Come in costume for storytime and indoor trick or treating in the library.
Trick or Treat at Your Library (Prospect Heights Public Library)
October 31, 2024 | 10:00am – 9:00pm
Stop by the public service desk all day long for a treat.
Trick or Treat at the Library (North Riverside Public Library)
October 31, 2024 | 10:00am – 7:00pm
Available all day long, while supplies last.
Spooktacular Storytime (Indian Trails Public Library, Wheeling)
October 31, 2024 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Come early to get your tickets for one of two Halloween-themed storytimes. Costumes are encouraged!
Halloween Storytime and Trick-or-Treat Parade (Lisle Public Library)
October 31, 2024 | 10:30am – 11:15am
Come in costume for the not-so-spooky fun.
Costume Parade (Wheaton)
October 31, 2024 | 10:30am – 11:00am
The fun continues all around the Wheaton Public Library with a costume parade for treats.
Spooky Dance Party (Brookfield)
October 31, 2024 | 10:30am – 11:00am
Come in costume for a special Halloween-themed activities at Brookfield Public Library.
Halloween Hoopla (Schaumburg Township Library)
October 31, 2024 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Join the Halloween-themed fun, and then stay to trick-or-treat throughout the library.
Monster Mash: Halloween Party (Elmwood Park Public Library)
October 31, 2024 | 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Scavenger hunt, prizes, snacks, games and more.
Halloween Hoopla (Aurora)
October 31, 2024 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Games, crafts, storytime, dance party, and more at the Santori Library. Tickets distributed 30 minutes before programming.
Happy Halloween Storytime (Mount Prospect Public Library – Main Branch)
October 31, 2024 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Register in advance for a special, not-so-spooky storytime.
Halloween Storytime (Bolingbrook)
October 31, 2024 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Visit the Fountaindale Public Library for festive fun before trick-or-treating begins!
Halloween Trick Or Treat Trail (Enchanted Castle, Lombard)
October 31, 2024 | 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Enjoy free, indoor trick-or-treating throughout Enchanted Castle.
Blodgett House Boo Fest (Downers Grove)
October 31, 2024 | 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Trick-or-treat through the historic Victorian house decorated for Halloween, then play some spooky Halloween games.
Say Boo and Scary On (Schiller Park Public Library)
October 31, 2024 | 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Visit the library in costume for a special treat.
Halloween Party (Elmwood Park)
October 31, 2024 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Keep the Halloween fun going at the Elmwood Park Recreation Center.
Family Movie: Hocus Pocus (Downers Grove Public Library)
October 31, 2024 | 4:00pm – 7:45pm
Showings will begin at 4:00pm and 6:00pm.
Trick-or-Treat (North Riverside Park Mall)
October 31, 2024 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Trick-or-treat throughout the mall, with a costume contest beginning at 6:00pm.
Halloween Carnival (Hodgkins)
October 31, 2024 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
There will be prizes and games at this annual event.
Halloween Party (Darien Sportsplex)
October 31, 2024 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Have fun playing games at this annual indoor event hosted by the Darien Lions Club.
If you already have an indoor plan (that’s not listed above) for a potentially rainy or snowy Halloween, please let us know where you’re headed!
See our big round-up of 2024 family-friendly Halloween events for even more spooky fun!
