LOCATION:  various locations throughout St. Charles​

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DATES:  October 16-31, 2026 from dusk until 10PM

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DETAILS:   Pack up the family for an evening out! Drive by several of the spookiest homes in the Fox Valley area, and admire the ghoulish yard displays of St. Charles’ finest home haunters. View displays from either your vehicle or the sidewalk.  Homes are best viewed from dusk until 10pm beginning October 17 through Halloween night. Free tour guides are available. Click EXPLORE MORE to get more info!

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Judging Nights: Oct 16 & 17

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FEE:  FREE

LOCATION:   Big Timber, Elgin 

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DATE: October 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2026, 7PM - 10:20PM Time slots

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DETAILS:  Deep in the fog-choked hills of Elgin, IL lies Haul Away Timber Co., an old logging camp abandoned after workers vanished and bodies were found torn apart beside the saw pit. The foreman’s final warning spoke of something in the woods that wore a man’s face until the moon rose.

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Years later, the land became Camp Big Timber, but the forest never forgot. Scouts whisper about the “third whistle” that echoes after lights-out. Those who answer it swear they hear something circling just beyond the firelight.

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One counselor saw the figure standing at the edge of the clearing: too tall, eyes shining like glass, its body twisting into something beastlike under the moon. When the camp whistle blew, it slipped silently back into the trees. The counselor left before dawn, saying, “They built that camp on something that wasn’t finished.”

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To this day, the rules at Camp Big Timber are strict: no one leaves their cabin after the final whistle. No exceptions. And if you hear a third whistle?

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You pretend you didn’t.

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FEE:  $30+tax

LOCATION:  Chicago Street, Elgin, IL (Between Grove and Villa St.)

 

DATE:  October 16-17, 2026 from 6PM - 11PM

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DETAILS:  Downtown Elgin will again be defending the city this year to keep everyone safe from the zombie infection. To ensure your survival, citizens are encouraged to proceed to the SAFE ZONE at Nightmare on Chicago Street.

Elgin’s Zombie Defense Initiative (ZDI) has sanctioned the area of Chicago Street from Grove to Villa, as well as portions of Douglas Avenue, S. Grove Avenue, S. Spring Street and DuPage Court, as the official boundaries of the SAFE ZONE. Venture outside this area at your own peril.

Although the SAFE ZONE has been deemed safe from the undead, we cannot guarantee that order will prevail. Expect businesses to be boarded up, vegetation reclaiming derelict buildings, creatures on the prowl, burning tires and barrels of toxic waste littering the streets, abandoned cars, buses and even airplanes damaged and overturned, as well as stray zombies being taken for processing and study. Do not fear! Your safety is Team ZDI's top priority. Opportunities to purchase food, alcoholic beverages, and goods will be available.

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This may be your last shot at survival, so we at the ZDI want to make sure that every human has a good time with  stages of live entertainment and bands, food, drinks, retail vendors, roaming performers, live graffiti artists, a hookah lounge, and special guests like MeTV’s SVENGOOLIE and more! Visit our Thunderdome, Nightmare Alley, and B-Movie Boulevard for extra spooky entertainment!

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FEE:  $38.50 - $85.15 (Ages 17+)

LOCATION:  Eaton Preserve, Plainfield

 

DATES:  October 15-17, 2026 from 5PM - 9PM

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DETAILS:  Ready for a fright?  Bone-chilling thrills await on the Haunted Hayrides at Eaton Preserve October 15-17  Twisting trails, lurking shadows, and unexpected scares will keep you on edge — just don’t look behind you…

 Choose your adventure:
Less Spooky (family-friendly)
More Spooky

 Rides depart every 15 minutes, 5–8:45 p.m.

 Pre-registration closes at noon on the day of each event, but tickets will also be available onsite (while spots last).

 Don’t miss this spooky seasonal tradition — secure your ride today!

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FEE:   $12-$15/person

LOCATION:  Trail is west of Reed-Keppler Park, West Chicago 

 

DATES:  October 22 from 7:30PM - 9PM & October 23-24, 2026 from 7:30PM - 10PM 

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DETAILS:   Dare to enter the haunted woods of Reed-Keppler Park? Venture into the darkness of Spooky Trail for a spine-chilling adventure, where you'll encounter eerie clowns, creepy crawlies and other frightful surprises along the 0.25 mile path.

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FEE:  $15 pre-sale & $18 at the door 

LOCATION:  43 E. Jefferson Avenue, Naperville (Quigley's Irish Pub)

 

DATES:  Fridays & Saturdays starting August 21, 2026 and goees through October 31, 2026

All dates start at 8PM

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DETAILS:  Join us for a haunting and historic adventure through one of Illinois' most haunted towns in the state! Join us for an eerie on foot excursion throughout the haunted city of Naperville! We will be departing from Quigley's Pub right in downtown Naperville. Our tour will give you the opportunity to experience the most haunted locations in this historic and infamously storied town. From there you will get up close and personal with some of the most haunting locations joined along by your expert guide. We would advise that you wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly for the weather.

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FEE:  $34+tax/person, lasts 2 hours 

LOCATION:  Sonny Acres Farm, West Chicago 

 

DATES:  Select Nights October 2-30, 2026

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DETAILS:  Join us Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings for our SONNY ACRES FARM NIGHTTIME FESTIVAL FEATURING: The all-new Wicked Hallows Haunted Hayride at Sonny Acres Farm. It’s is an open-air hayride with creepy live action characters and scary scenes around every bend with live actors, dynamic scenery, animatronics, pyro techniques, vibrant lighting, music, sound effects, and more.

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What Are the Age Requirements?

We leave this to our guests’ discretion. Everyone handles frights and sights differently! In our experience over the years, some 8-year-olds have a great time, while some 38-year-olds are spooked and need their mommy! If you ask us, we recommend our nighttime haunted attractions for children ages 12 and over. For the little ones not yet ready for the thrill of the haunt, we are proud to offer daytime amusements, and attractions including a hayride without the live character actors. No matter which experience is right for your visit, we know it will be a memorable one!

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FEES:  

Single Haunted Hayride Attraction Ticket: $25
Single Haunted House (Barn) Attraction Ticket: $20
Add a Haunted Barn VIP Fast Pass for just $10 (Barn Only), skip the regular line.
Combo Ticket (Both Attractions): $38

LOCATION:  Sonny Acres Farm, West Chicago 

 

DATES:  Select Nights October 2-30, 2026

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DETAILS:  Join us Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings for our SONNY ACRES FARM NIGHTTIME FESTIVAL FEATURING: Curse of the Scarecrow Haunted Barn in West Chicago. It’s a creepy maze with twists, turns and characters (live actors) around every corner. The scene is set in an old, abandoned barn, he’s on the loose inside the barn and out for revenge! The Scarecrow is joined by many of his sinister cohorts, and they just can’t wait to meet you!

 

What Are the Age Requirements?

We leave this to our guests’ discretion. Everyone handles frights and sights differently! In our experience over the years, some 8-year-olds have a great time, while some 38-year-olds are spooked and need their mommy! If you ask us, we recommend our nighttime haunted attractions for children ages 12 and over. For the little ones not yet ready for the thrill of the haunt, we are proud to offer daytime amusements, and attractions including a hayride without the live character actors. No matter which experience is right for your visit, we know it will be a memorable one!

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FEES:  

Single Haunted Hayride Attraction Ticket: $25
Single Haunted House (Barn) Attraction Ticket: $20
Add a Haunted Barn VIP Fast Pass for just $10 (Barn Only), skip the regular line.
Combo Ticket (Both Attractions): $38

LOCATION:  Fred C. Hohnke Community Center, Woodridge

 

DATES:  October 23-24, 2026, 6PM - 9:30PM

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DETAILS:  Hawthorne Hill Woods will be transformed into a thrill of nine 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 suitable for children 9 and under (parental discretion). Be sure to vote for your favorite scene before you leave; a QR code will be available at the end of the woods and on the haywagon for quick and easy voting.
 

FEES:  

$10/person 

Ages 2 & under are free 

LOCATION:  Oswego Township Cemetery, 503 Main St, Oswego

 

DATE:  October 1, 2026, 5:30PM - 9:15PM  Timeslots

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DETAILS:  Experience local history come to life during our annual Oswego Cemetery Walk! Participants will be guided through the cemetery to visit with “ghosts” of early Oswego residents and pioneers. Pre-registration is required. Registration the day of the event is $10, space permitting. Please arrive at the beginning of your timeslot! Participants should be able to walk for 45 minutes, wear comfortable shoes, and are encouraged to bring a flashlight. An adult must accompany all children. Registration is per person. Presented in partnership with the Oswegoland Heritage Association.

 

FEES:  $7 Res/NR $10