Get ready to scare up some fun this Halloween season in DuPage! From trick-or-treating to seasonal spookies, there’s no shortage of spirited events to enjoy. Grab your witch’s hat, dust off that broomstick, and prepare for a scary good time. Here is a list of haunted happenings you can look forward to.
Family-Focused Halloween Events
- 10/2-25 Boo! At the Zoo | Brookfield Zoo Chicago
- 10/9 Halloween Happening | Wheaton Community Center, Wheaton Park District
- 10/15 Boo Bash | Cosley Zoo
- 10/16 Spooktacular Halloween Stroll | Cosley Zoo
- 10/16 Ghoulish Glow Golf | Holes & Knolls, Glen Ellyn Park District
- 10/16 Boo Bash | ARC Center, West Chicago Park District
- 10/17 Mega Monster Hunt | Lincoln Marsh, Wheaton Park District
- 10/17 Monster Madness | Lisle Community Park, Lisle Park District
- 10/17 Trunk-or-Treat | Village of Woodridge
- 10/17 Boo-tiful Saturday | Elmhurst City Centre
- 10/18 Monster Mash | Yorktown Center
- 10/23 Family Night Trick or Treat | Cantigny
- 10/24 Pumpkin Palooza | DuPage Children's Museum
- 10/24-25 Family Spooktacular | Naper Settlement - Outdoor History Museum
- 10/24-25 Spooktacular Weekend | Downtown Downers Grove
- 10/25 Boo at the BLVD | Hollywood BLVD Cinema
- 10/25 Halloween Hop | Downtown Naperville
- 10/27 Kids Halloween Cookie Decorating | Beatrix
- 10/31 Monster Munch Lunch | Little Pops New York Pizzeria Trattoria
- 10/31 Monster Fun Halloween Wristband | Enchanted Castle Entertainment Center and Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center
Don't want to leave your furry friends at home? Two options for dog-catered Halloween fun are:
- 10/29 Howl-oween | Yorktown Center
- 10/31 Howl-o-ween | The Morton Arboretum
Spooky Attractions & Seasonal Experiences
- 9/19-10/30 Fall Festival: Haunted Hayride and Barn Experiences | Sonny Acres Farm
- 9/25-10/31 Wilkes Family Halloween Displays | Downtown Bensenville
- 9/25-11/1 Enchanted Adventure | The Forge: Lemont Quarries
- 10/1-26 Horror Month | Hollywood BLVD Cinema
- 10/22-24 Spooky Trail | Reed-Keppler Park, West Chicago Park District
- 10/23-30 Spooky Halloween Geocache Hunt | Lincoln Marsh, Wheaton Park District
- 10/24 Historic Lombard Cemetery Walk | Lombard Cemetery, Lombard Historical Society
- 10/24-25 Historic Cemetery Walk | Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook Historical Society
Halloween Workshops & Special Events
- 10/1-23 Halloween Scavenger Hunt | Downtown Downers Grove
- 10/15 Halloween Candle Making | Prairie Food Co-op
- 10/16 Halloween Gem Art Workshop | Prairie Food Co-op
- 10/20 Halloween Movies Trivia | Arrowhead Restaurant & Bar
- 10/22 A Cozy Evening for the Fall Girls and Slightly Spooky Crowd | Brewpoint Coffee
- 10/24 Boo Brunch | Brookfield Zoo Chicago
- 10/25 Spooktacular Brunch | Drury Lane Theatre & Events
- 10/29 Boo Bash | Prairie Food Co-op
- 10/31 Boo Bash & Moonlight Mixer | Dave & Buster's (Moonlight Mixer is an 18+ event)
21+ Halloween Events
- 10/15 Witches Walk | Downtown Glen Ellyn (Sold Out for 2026)
- 10/17 Memorial Park After Dark | Memorial Park, Wheaton Park District
- 10/22 Castle After Dark | Enchanted Castle Entertainment Complex
- 10/23-24 Howlin' at the Moon | Naper Settlement - Outdoor History Museum
- 10/24 Death's Shadow Social Halloween Party | Skeleton Key Brewery
- 10/31 Boozy at the BLVD | Hollywood BLVD Cinema