LOCATION:  Primrose Farm, St. Charles

 

DATE:  October 25, 2025 at 2:30PM - 4PM​

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DETAILS:   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 ages 3 and up must have a ticket. Ages 15 & under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Ages 2 and under are free. 

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FEE:  $12/person for ages 2+

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

 

DATE:  October 24, 2025  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:  River View Miniature Golf, 8 North Ave, St. Charles

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DATE: October 10-12, 2025, 4PM- 9PM​

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DETAILS:  Mix it up this Halloween with a game of crazy golf with spooky surprises at every turn.  Enter at your own risk! Some family-friendly light scares possible.  Last tee time 8:15pm

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FEE:  $9/person

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

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DATE:  October 18, 2025,  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 25, 2025, 10AM - 1PM​

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DETAILS: 

• Kids’ Games

• Halloween Egg Hunt

• Costume Contest

• Entertainment
• Bounce Houses

• Hay Rides (weather permitting)

• Science Activities

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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 25, 2025,  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 11, 2025,  7PM - 9PM​

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DETAILS:  Thriller on 38 2025!
Yes we have a stage again thanks to the generous sponsorship of McNally’s Heating & Cooling!!! This wouldn't have been possible without their support. We are incredibly thankful!
 

So here are the deets:
🔥Saturday Oct 11th 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 26, 2025,  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!

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LOCATION: Naperville Riverwalk

 

DATES: October 3 - 5, 2025, 6PM -8PM​​

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DETAILS:  Join in the fun as the Summer Place Theatre presents its annual Ghost Stories in the Park . . . in the Dark! Enjoy an evening of scary stories sure to send shivers up your spine. This is an outdoor event; please dress warmly and bring blankets and cushions. Not recommended for children under 5. Tickets may be purchased over the phone, online at www.napervilleparks.org or during regular business hours at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center or Fort Hill Activity Center. Tickets can be purchased until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 2 for the weekend's shows. After that time, tickets must be purchased at the performance. Cash, credit card, or check are accepted at the event. Physical tickets are not distributed; staff checks you in at the event. Sorry, no refunds.

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FEE: $7/person (recommended age 5+)

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

 

DATE:  October 3, 2025 6PM - 8:30PM 

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DETAILS:  Join us at the DuPage County Historical Museum for Night at the Museum, our annual Halloween Party! Costumes are encouraged – come dressed in your Halloween costume! Spellbinding activities include a flashlight scavenger hunt, a magician, crafts, and snacks. The DuPage Society of Model Engineers will be doing a train demonstration downstairs as well.

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FEE:  $18 per person; FREE for Explorers Club Members

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LOCATION:  Wheaton Communutiy Center, Wheaton 

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DATE: October 10, 2025 from 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:  Prisco Community Center, Aurora

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DATE:  October 18, 2025 from 11AM - 2PM 

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DETAILS:  Join us for a spook-tacular time at our Harvest Bash — the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with the whole family! This fun-filled event features Halloween themed crafts, activities, and prizes. Families are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. Whether your little ones want to craft a creepy creation, win a prize at our game stations, or show off their costume, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. It’s a safe, fun, and festive way to celebrate the season together! Free to participants under 3yrs old. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

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FEE:  $10 R/NR $15

 

LOCATION:  Naper Settlement, 523 S Webster St., Naperville

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DATES: October 17-18, 2025, 5:30PM - 9PM​

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DETAILS: Magic, monsters, and mythical entertainment will be summoned on the grounds of Naper Settlement during this annual fall festival for families with children 16 and under! Come as you are or wear a costume (no masks or weapons) and overcome your fears with a line-up of Halloween-themed outdoor activities, art, performances, and more!

 

FEE: $25/person

LOCATION: 523 S. Webster St., Naperville

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DATE: October 26, 2025 from 12PM - 5pm​

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DETAILS:  Calling all kids and their adults! Join us for Trick or Treat at Naper Settlement on Sunday, October 26th, from 12-4 PM, while candy supplies last. Put on your best costumes and enjoy trick or treating at our historical homes for your Halloween treats, watching the blacksmith at his forge, and more! Children under 18 must attend with an adult. Adults must be accompanying a child

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FEE:  $5/person

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

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DATE:  November 1-2, 2025 from  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 (9:00 am-5:00 pm)
Costume Parade (11:00 am and 2:00 pm)

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

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

 

DATE:  October 10, 2025 from  6PM - 9PM​

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DETAILS:  Calling ghosts and goblins galore! Come to the ARC to see what’s in store!  Halloween games and lots of fun treats, this Halloween celebration is sure to be neat! Jump on your broomstick or float like a ghost to the Recreation Center and enjoy a hayride, live entertainment, games, crafts, activities and MORE! All children must be registered. Adults are free and must accompany children.
Pre-registration closes October 10 at 5:00pm.

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FEE:  $12 Res /$15 NR & $15 at door

LOCATION:  Randall Oaks Park, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee

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DATE:   October 17, 2025 from 6PM-8PM (15 minute timeslots)

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DETAILS:   A Halloween family event you won’t want to miss! It’s a reverse
trunk or treat! We’ll encourage families to boo-ckle up for an eeriesistible drive through Randall Oaks Park for candy and surprises. Along the way, you’ll stay in your vehicle, see decorated trunks and receive treats. Registration is per vehicle. Only one person per vehicle must register.

 

Pre-registration is required. Registration Deadline is Friday, October 18 at 12:00 pm. 

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FEE:  R $6 per car / NR $9 per car

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

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DATES: Saturday, October 11, 18, & 25, 2025 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 18, 2025 from 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: October 10 - 31, 2025, see website for times

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DETAILS:  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! Memories: PRICELESS!!! Ding! Ding! THUMP!!! 

 FEE:  Check pricing on website

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LOCATION: Brookfield Zoo

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DATE: Saturdays & Sundays in October from 10AM - 6PM

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DETAILS:  

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. 

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While there will not be a costume contest, showing off your creative costumes is encouraged! No guests over 13 are allowed in the Zoo in full-body costumes with their head covered. This is to avoid confusion and for the safety of all guests. All activities are weather-dependent, and schedule/programming is subject to change.

 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: Vaughan Athletic Center, Aurora 

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DATE: October 18, 2025 from 5:30PM - 7:30PM

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DETAILS:  Take a dip in our floating pumpkin patch at the first Pumpkin Patch Pool Party! Admission includes pumpkin, pumpkin decorating, and refreshments. Enjoy a night of water slides, our awesome inflatable obstacle course, splash zones, zero entry pool, music and more.

All Ticket Sales are final and nonrefundable. Children under 2 years old (1 or younger) are free. All other participants age 2 or older (including adults) must purchase a ticket to enter the event. Ages under 12 years old must have a companion of 16 years or older.

 FEE: 

Early Bird $13 R/NR $13 and at event $15 R/NR $17

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LOCATION: Blackberry Farm, Aurora 

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DATE: October 18, 2025 from 11AM - 3PM

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DETAILS:  ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED WITH DAILY ADMISSION TICKET PURHCASE.

Kids can dress up in their Halloween costumes, visit the Trick or Treat stations throughout the park and receive some treats. 

 FEE:  $7 R/NR $9

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LOCATION: Blackberry Farm, Aurora 

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DATE: October 19, 2025 from 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:  $10 R/NR $15

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LOCATION: Blackberry Farm, Aurora 

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DATE: October 19, 2025 from 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:  $15/person

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LOCATION: Oswego High School  

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DATE: October 25, 2025 from 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! Wear your Halloween costume and join the fun at Oswego High School. Registration closes Thursday, October 23. 

 

Registration is per child. Adults are free

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 FEE:  $6 pre-registration and $9 at the door

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LOCATION: C.W. Avery Family YMCA, Plainfield 

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DATE: October 24, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9PM

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DETAILS:  Kids, need a break from your parents? No problem! Bring your friends and have a blast at the Y with our cool counselors on Friday night! Join us for a variety of activities such as games, sports, movies, and arts & crafts. Pizza and juice boxes will be provided.

Time to decorate some pumpkins! Costumes are welcome, but not necessary. Pumpkins will be supplied!

Pre-registration is required at least 48 hours in advance.

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 FEE:  $20/members & $40 Non-Members  

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LOCATION: Community Park South Shelter Grass Area, Lisle 

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DATE: October 18, 2025 from 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 26, 2025 10AM - 12PM 

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DETAILS:  Downtown Naperville’s annual Trick or Treat fun, called the ‘Halloween Hop’, will take place on Sunday, October 26 from 10am – 12noon. Costumed kids & their parents can go door to door to many downtown businesses for sweet treats. Free Trick or Treat Trolley Rides too.

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 FEE:  FREE 

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