LOCATION:  Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, 3795 Campton Hills Dr, St. Charles

 

DATE:  October 23, 2026, 6PM - 8PM​

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DETAILS:   Dress up in your costume and get into the Halloween spirit! Take a nighttime journey through Hickory Knolls’ beautiful oak savanna for safe and spooky - but not scary - nature fun! Along the trail, encounter activity stations complete with hands-on learning experiences and lots of treats! Bring a flashlight and treat bag. Visit with Hickory’s animal ambassadors who can’t wait to see you. Ages 15 & under must be accompanied by a paying adult.

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FEE:  $12/person for ages 2+

LOCATION: Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Rd, Geneva

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DATE:  October 17, 2026,  1PM - 9PM​

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DETAILS:  Escape the Mansion is an escape room-style event that pits groups of 10 people against the clock to see if they can solve a series of challenges, clues, hidden passwords, and more before time runs out. For one night only, the second floor of the Stephen Persinger Recreation Center is transformed into the fictitious Madam Klara’s Mansion, an estate built in 1799 which has been rumored to be haunted and filled with dark magic. Participants will be given a tour of the mansion, featuring a newly discovered room of the building: Gustav’s Game Room, where Gustav has left behind cryptic secrets and hidden clues for you to uncover!

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FEE: Starting at $15 

LOCATION:  Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, Geneva

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DATE:   October 24, 2026, 10AM - 1PM​

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DETAILS: Don’t miss this day packed with seasonal activities, including a costume contest, Mad Scientist, bounce houses, Halloween Egg “Haunt,” hayrides (weather permitting), and more! Admission is free for adults.

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FEE:  Pre-Registration: $11 (N/R $13) & Day-Of Registration: $13 (N/R $16)  for ages 14 & Under

LOCATION:  Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Rd, Geneva

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DATE: October 24, 2026, 9AM - 10AM​

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DETAILS:  Bring your dogs and dress-to-impress at Peck Farm Park! This event is free, but pre-registration required. Prizes will be awarded!  One handler per dog. One person may bring more than one dog. Additional people are welcome to enjoy the parade.

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FEE:  FREE!

LOCATION:  2nd Street between Rt. 38 & Hamilton (behind Vargo's Dance in back parking lot)

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DATE:  October 10, 2026,  7PM - 9PM​

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DETAILS:  

Thriller on 38 2026

So here are the deets:
🔥Saturday Oct 10th, 7PM
🧟Location- behind Vargo’s Dance in back parking lot.
🌯Food trucks & DJ start at 7PM
7:30PM- 1st Performance of Michael Jackson's Thriller
8PM - 2nd Performance
Event ends 9PM.

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FEE: FREE but please support the vendors who come out!

LOCATION:  Naperville Riverwalk's Grand Pavilion

 

DATE: October 25, 2026,  1PM - 4PM​

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DETAILS:  Come and enjoy lots of fun activities, inflatables, games & goodies at Naperville's best FREE Halloween fest for kids 10 and under.

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FEE:  FREE!​​

LOCATION: South Point, 810 Preston Ln, Oswego

 

DATES: October 12, 2026, 10:30AM - 12PM​​

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DETAILS:  Your young artists will have a blast transforming their very own pumpkin into a vibrant masterpiece. This class is designed to spark creativity and provide a fun, hands-on artistic experience. Ages 5 – 12

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FEE: $10 R/$15 NR

LOCATION:  DuPage County Historical Museum (102 E. Wesley Street, Wheaton)

 

DATE:  October 2, 2026, 6PM - 8:30PM 

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DETAILS:  Experience a high-octane evening with costumes, a flashlight scavenger hunt, crafts and a movie screening on the big screen!

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Join us at the DuPage County Historical Museum for Night at the Museum, our annual Halloween Party! Come dressed in your Halloween costumes and enjoy a high-octane evening. Rev up the fun with a flashlight scavenger hunt, fall crafts and snacks. Experience the excitement of Radiator Springs as we screen the Disney Pixar Movie Cars in the auditorium. The DuPage Society of Model Engineers will be doing a train demonstration downstairs. Feel free to sport your favorite racing gear or come dressed as your favorite character! Admission is $20/person.

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FEE:  $20/person; FREE for Explorers Club Members

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LOCATION:  Wheaton Communutiy Center, Wheaton 

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DATE: October 9, 2026, 5:30PM - 7:30PM​

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DETAILS:  Join us for a hauntingly good time! This fun-filled evening features games, prizes, touch-a-truck, bounce house, air brush tattoos, concessions, a life-size version of the beloved games Candyland and more. Costumes are encouraged for this activity-filled Halloween event.

 

FEE:  FREE, but some activities may cost money

LOCATION:  Oswego High School

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DATE:  October 24, 2026, 2PM - 4PM

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DETAILS:  There’s a frightening amount of things to do at this year’s Bash! Crafts, candy, games and more! Pre-register for $6 or pay $9 at the door. Registration is per child. Adults are free

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FEE:  $6 Pre-Registered or $9 at the door 

 

LOCATION:  Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N Randall Rd., West Dundee

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DATES:  October 31 & November 1, 2026, 9AM - 5PM​

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DETAILS:  Gather your little ghosts and goblins for this fun-filled family event at Randall Oaks Zoo. See your favorite animals, a few creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event. Trick-or-treating is available all day, and we know you will have a fang-tastic time! A costume parade will occur each day, so dress in costume and join the fun!

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Activities:

Trick-or-Treating (9AM-5PM)
Costume Parade (11AM & 2PM)

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FEE:  $6/person & Kids 1 & under are FREE

LOCATION: ARC Center, 201 W National St, West Chicago

 

DATE:  October 16, 2026, 5:30PM - 8:30PM​

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DETAILS:  Calling all ghosts and goblins galore... Come to the ARC Center to see what’s in store! Halloween games and lots of fun treats, this Boo Bash is sure to be neat! 

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Jump on your broomstick or float like a ghost to the ARC Center to enjoy a hayride, live entertainment, games, crafts, activities and more Halloween fun! All children must be registered. Adults are free and must accompany children.
Pre-registration closes October 16 at 12:00pm. Walk-up registration $15.

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FEE:  $12 Res /$15 NR & $15 at door

LOCATION: Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S La Fox St, South Elgin

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DATES: Saturday, October 10, 17, & 24, 2026 at the following timeslots: 5PM, 6:15PM and 7:30PM​

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DETAILS:  Ride a spooky trolley down to the haunted forest preserve for an evening full of family friendly frights. Listen to spooky chilling stories around the roaring camp fire while enjoying monstrously good treats whipped up by you and Margie's Girls' Kitchen. Join in as our ghostly musician leads everyone in singing campfire songs. Costumes are welcome! This Event is Family Friendly and Suitable for all ages.

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FEE: $20/person

LOCATION: Naperville Safety Town, 1320 Aurora Avenue, Naperville

 

DATE: October 17, 2026, 9:30AM - 1PM​

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DETAILS:  Learn PUMPKINS safe trick or treat tips, and trick or treat on the town! Costumes encouraged! Perfect for children ages 3-12, younger children are welcome to join us as well. We will have activity stations and many local businesses handing out toys, coupons, stickers, candy and more!

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FEE:  $15 donation per family

LOCATION: visit website for more info

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DATES: Varous dates from October 16-31, 2026, please see website for times

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DETAILS:  

Public October Halloween Lights Trolley Tour: Ding! Ding! THUMP! This Trolley Tour highlights some of the BEST decorated homes for Halloween! It's appropriate for all ages, and costumes are encouraged!  Public Halloween reservations go live on 8/1/26 at 10:00am CST

 FEE:  

2026 Pricing for Public October Holiday Light Trolley Tours:

October 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28: $25+$3.75/driver gratuity = $28.75 per person (plus online booking fee.)

October 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31: $30+$4.50/driver gratuity = $34.50 per person (plus online booking fee.)

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LOCATION: Brookfield Zoo

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DATES: October 3-25, 2026,  10AM - 5PM (weekdays) & 10AM - 6PM (weekends)

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DETAILS:  Get ready for a boo-tiful day of Halloween fun at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago's family-friendly fall tradition! Enjoy festive décor, not-so-scary surprises, and seasonal fun for ghosts and ghouls of all ages.

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Best of all, admission is FREE with Zoo membership.

Put on your favorite costume and experience the Zoo like never before this Halloween season!

 FEE: 

Adults: $29.95
Seniors 65 and over: $24.95
Children 3 to 11: $20.95
Zoo admission is FREE for children 2 and under. 

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LOCATION: Lincoln Park Dog Park, Aurora

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DATE: October 17, 2026, 10AM - 11AM

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DETAILS:  Dogs will hunt for eggs filled with treats. Costume contest and take home prizes. Event will include a goody bag and all the eggs the dog can get.

Doggie Details:
Dogs must remain on leash. Please no retractable leashes (Max 6ft).
Dogs must be wearing tags and current on all vaccinations.
Dog must be accompanied by an adult. All family welcome.

 FEE:  $5

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LOCATION: Blackberry Farm, Aurora 

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DATE: October 18, 2026, 5PM - 6:30PM

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DETAILS:  Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and join us for a Halloween Hayride. Take a scenic hayride around Lake Gregory, enjoy family activities, and make s’mores at the campfire. Costumes will be judged as participants enter the park. This is a great program for families to enjoy together. Each person attending must be registered. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

 FEE:  $12 R/NR $16

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LOCATION: Blackberry Farm, Aurora 

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DATE: October 23, 2026, 6:30PM - 8PM

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DETAILS:  Be aware of ghosts, witches, and goblins during the Haunted Train Ride. Grab your flashlights and board the haunted train, if you dare! Join us for a spooky craft. Enjoy the train, wagon, carousel, and bonfire with smores. Recommended for ages 4-10. All attendees ages 1 and up (including adults) must purchase a ticket. All ticket sales are final.

 FEE:  $16/person

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LOCATION: Hudson Crossing Park  

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DATE: October 16, 2026, 6PM - 10PM

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DETAILS:  Celebrate the Halloween season at Hudson Crossing Park with an evening of festive fun along the Fox River. Enjoy local craft beverages, food trucks, a live DJ, and activities. Come dressed to impress for the costume contest, featuring prizes for the funniest, scariest, most creative, and best group costumes. Boos at the Bridge is the perfect way to gather with friends and enjoy a festive fall night out. This event is for ages 21 and older.

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 FEE:  FREE

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LOCATION: Community Park, Lisle 

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DATE: October 17, 2026, 3PM - 6PM

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DETAILS:  The event is being held at the South Shelter and tree grove in Community Park and runs from 3-6pm. This is a rain or shine event, and the whole event is outside, so please dress accordingly. Costumes are highly encouraged! There will be porto potties available as well as 2 additional bathrooms off the shelter for use during the event.

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Check in: When you arrive, you will check in at the PRE REGISTRATION tent, receive an activity wristband and one orange prize bag per child registered. The event runs from 3-6pm and the check in tent will open at 3pm. Please note siblings under 2 are welcome, but they may not participate in activities.

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Creepy Café: We will also have our Creepy Café again this year (for an additional cost per item) with sweet seasonal treats, warm and cold drinks, freshly popped popcorn and pizza! Cash and card are accepted.

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Children ages 2-10, come and enjoy a festive autumn fun fair filled with friendly games, ghouls and goodies. Win Halloween prizes and enjoy a snack at the 'Creepy Café.' Be sure to dress up in your Halloween costume!

 

Spooktacular Fun Includes:

• Spooktacular Games

• Giant Inflatable Trick or Treat Obstacle Course

• Frankenstein Bouncy House

• Petting Zoo

• Pony Rides

• Face Painting

• Cookie Walk

• Pumpkin Patch

• Fun Photo Opportunities

• Creepy Café (addt'l fee)

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 FEE:  $20 for pre-registration & $25 at the event 

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LOCATION: Downtown Naperville  

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DATE: October 25, 2026, 10AM - 12PM 

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DETAILS:  The Downtown Naperville Halloween Hop, will be hopping, on Sunday, October 25, from 10am – 12noon. Candy surprises door to door, face painting and free Trick or Treat Trolley rides around downtown too! Check back for locations participating – we’re gathering the ghouls!

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 FEE:  FREE 

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LOCATION: Naper Settlement 

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DATE: October 24 & 25, 2026, 10:30AM & 12:30PM  (10/24) and 12:30PM & 2:30PM (10/25)

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DETAILS:  Grab your candy buckets and prepare for a magical trick-or-treat journey across our 13-acre campus with candy stops at our historic homes. After, rock out with The Little Mermen & Princess Pals —the #1 Disney tribute band.

Grab your candy buckets and prepare for a magical trick-or-treat journey across our 13-acre campus with candy stops at our historic homes. After, rock out with The Little Mermen & Princess Pals —the #1 Disney tribute band performing 100 years of Disney hits (see performance schedule). From classics like Mary Poppins and The Lion King to modern hits like Frozen and Moana, the whole family will enjoy a nostalgic journey through the magical world of Disney, infused with rock and pop influences. Steps from the stage, little ones can bounce to the beat in themed inflatables including a fright-free Haunted House adorned with friendly ghouls, grinning ghosts, and playfully spooky décor. Plus, don't miss our interactive Ghoul School, where your little witches and warlocks can craft custom slime. All activities and performances are included in admission!

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 FEE:  $15/Adult | $10/Child (4-12) | FREE for Under 4 

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LOCATION: PARC, Plainfield

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DATE: October 9, 2026, 6PM - 7:30PM

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DETAILS:  Ghosts and goblins are wanted for a night a fun! Put on your best Halloween costume and join us for carnival games, crafts and an inflatable.

Fee includes: 12 game tickets, crafts & snack
Check in at Guest Services to receive your pre-paid tickets
Additional tickets will be available for sale on-site.

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 FEE:  $18 R/ $23 NR​

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LOCATION: Winfield Park District 

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DATE: October 17, 2026, 11AM - 2PM

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DETAILS:  Join us for the 3rd Annual Boo Bash!

Celebrate Halloween a little early with The Winfield Park District. This event will include several categories of costume contests, Trick-or-Treating, a bounce house, pumpkin decorating contest, games and much much more. We hope to see you at this spooky family friendly event.

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 FEE:  $15 R/ $20 NR​

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