Haunted happenings for Northwest suburbs
Haunted houses, trails
Eleventh Hour: Elk Grove Village
What: Three haunted houses total, including Eleventh Hour, Intensity and Evil Intentions
Where: Berthold's Nursery, 434 E. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village.
When: 7-10 p.m. Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 7-11 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Oct. 26.
Includes: Hay maze, pumpkins, family activities costs $2-$4.
Cost: $18-$25; express ticket for all three, $35
Info: eventhhour.info
Fright Fest
What: Theme park transformed to haunted houses, etc.
Where: Six Flags Great America, I-94 and Route 132, Gurnee
When: Weekends through Nov. 2
Cost: $29.99-$54.99.
Visit: sixflags.com
Hometown Haunt: Palatine
Who: Palatine Jaycees
Where: Palatine Mall, 563 N. Hicks Road, Palatine
Cost: $7-$10
When: 6-11 p.m. Fridays; 3-11 p.m. Saturdays; 3-9 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1; also 6-9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday Oct. 29-20.
Psychosis Haunted House: Palatine
What: Hosted by Spike Master; benefits Buddy Foundation. Ages 13 and up
When: 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 7 -9 p.m. all other days Oct. 17- Oct. 31
Where: Former Walgreens north of Northwest Highway and Hicks Road, Palatine.
Cost: $13
Visit: psychosishauntedhouse.com.
Haunting in the Valley: Schaumburg
What: Haunted trail wagon ride, bonfire, refreshments
When: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25
Where: Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary, Schaumburg
Matinee: 5-6 p.m.; night rides begin at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $4; advance ticket purchase suggested
Call: (847) 985-2100.
Spooky Oaks Haunted Woods Walk: Streamwood
What: Ghouls, ghosts and goblins will test your nerves as you walk through our Spooky Oaks Haunted Woods.
When: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
Where: Shady Oak Park, 777 Bartlett Road, Streamwood
Lights on stroll: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Call: (630) 372-PARK
Arrowman Haunted Hike: Des Plaines
What: Hike and storytelling through haunted Methodist Campground
When: 7-10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 and 6-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25; Avoid the fright starts at 3 p.m. Oct. 25
Where: Methodist Campground, 2000 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines
Cost: $4-$6; $25 for fast pass
Call: (847) 824-6859 or lakotalodge.org
Halloween events
A highlight of Halloween events in the area:
Arlington Heights
Fun Fair for kids with disabilities: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Riley Elementary School, Northgate Subdivision, 1209 E. Burr Oak Drive, Arlington Heights. Ages 2-12. To reserve, call Wheeling Township, (847) 259-7730.
Halloween Costume Exchange: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Oct. 18; American Legion Post 208 at 121 N. Douglas Ave., Arlington Heights. Donation of $2 for war veteran's fund requested. (847) 253-6632.
Barrington
Animal House Shelter Woof O Ween benefit: Noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Cody & Carl's Blvd., 756 W. Northwest Highway, Barrington. fundraising@animalhouseshelter.com.
Barrington Breakfast Rotary Trick or Treat Trot: 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Harris Bank, 201 S. Grove, Barrington. 5K run; 2K Spooky stroll; 100 yard dash for kids. barringtonbreakfastrotary.org; register at signmeup.com/60880; or at 7 a.m. day of event
Halloween Adventure 2008: 3-5 p.m. Oct. 31, Alden Estates of Barrington Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, 1420 S. Barrington Road, Barrington. Free, open to public. Activities, magician, trick-or-treating. (847) 382-6664.
Bartlett
Halloween Pooch Parade: Noon Saturday, Oct. 25, Bartlett Park, Oak and North avenues, Bartlett. $8-$12; registration required. (630) 540-4834.
Des Plaines
Haunted house tour: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. For grades 3-10. First stop is Palatine Jaycees Haunted House, then Eleventh Hour in Elk Grove Village where there are multiple haunted houses. Depart from and return to the Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street. $40-$50. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Halloween Hoopla: 9:15 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25; Metro Square in downtown Des Plaines. Entertainment by Circus Boy, 10 a.m. parade followed by a Day of the Dead at Historical Society, 1 p.m. magic and 2 p.m. crafts at Des Plaines Library and trick-or-treating at businesses. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Great America Fright Fest: 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, Oct. 17, for grades 5-10. Fee includes transportation and supervision. Depart from and return to the Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St. $12-$15 with a ticket; $52-$65 without a ticket. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
"The Magical Halloween Express": 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 25; Round trip train ride to Ogilvie Transportation Center with games, prizes, magic tricks, storytelling, wizardry, and treats. Come dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character or wizard. Registration due by 5 p.m., Oct. 17. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Elk Grove Village
Halloween Fest: 5-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24; Elk Grove Park District Pavilion, 1000 Wellington. Hot dogs, scary stories, games, costume parade, pumpkin decorating, crafts and hayride. Cost $3-$5 if preregister by Oct. 20; $8-$10 after that. elkgroveparks.org. (847) 437-9494.
Hanover Park
Halloween Spooktaculare: 3-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Hanover Park District Community Center, 1919 Walnut Ave., Hanover Park. Games, costume contest, crafts, etc. Ages 6 and under. Register by Oct. 21. $4-6; parents free. (630) 837-2468 or hpparks.org.
Hoffman Estates
Timber Trails Fall Festival: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Timber Trails Elementary School, 1675 McDonough Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 742-9550.
Pumpkin Fest: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Sunderlage Farmhouse, Vista Lane and Volid Drive, Hoffman Estates. (847) 781-2606.
Lake Zurich
Frightful Stories: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Professional storyteller Paddy Lynn to children from kindergarten and up. Free. Registration not required. (847) 438-3840.
Mount Prospect
Howlin' Halloween Fest: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18; Lions Recreation Center, 411 S. Maple, Mount Prospect. Ages 3-8 $4 per child. Adults free. (847) 632-9333
Fright Fest at Great America: 4:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 from Lions Recreation Center, 411 S. Maple, Mount Prospect. Grades 8-12. $70-$75; includes transportation and park entry. (847) 640-1000
Palatine
Halloween Party: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Oct. 25, Community Center, 250 E. Wood St., Palatine. $4-$6. (847) 991-0333.
Salt Creek Halloween party: 5-5:45 p.m. or 5:45-6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30; Salt Creek Park District, Hat Trick Hockey, 647 Consumers Ave., Palatine. $4-6; adults free. Ages 10 years and under. Registration required. (847) 259-6890.
Howl-O-Ween party: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Ost Field, on Colfax, behind the Community Center, 250 E. Wood St., Palatine. Bring canine friends, trick-or-treating, photo opportunity, Howling House of Terrier, pooch costume parade. Registration required. (847) 991-0333.
Prospect Heights
Halloween Happenings: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. All ages. Storyteller Paddy Lynn, costume parade. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35, or phpl.info
"Illinois' Most Haunted Places": 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 22; Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Chad Lewis, co-author of "The Illinois Road Guide to Haunted Locations." To register, call (847) 259-3500, ext. 35, or visit phpl.info.
Schaumburg
Boo 2U Fest: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. DJ, games, haunted house, for grades 4-6. Register by 5 p.m. Oct. 22. $12-$18. (847) 490-7015.
Halloween Family Ball: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Meineke Recreation Center, 2203 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg. Costumes, dinner, dancing, games, pictures. Register by today, Oct. 16. $13-$20. (847) 490-7015 or parkfun.com.
Halloween Boonanza: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31, Community Recreation Center and Safety Park, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Hay rides, prizes, crafts, trick-or-treating, games. Register by 5 p.m. Oct. 30. $5-$7. (847) 490-7015.
Pet Parade: Noon-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg. For dogs: costume parade, agility course, Frisbee catch competition, pet adoptions. Bring shot records. $1-$2 per person; $4-$6 per dog. (847) 490-7015.
South Barrington
Family Fall Festival: 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Seed spitting contest, games, crafts, pumpkin picking for children ages 3-8. Register by Monday, Oct. 20. (847) 381-2570.
Things that go Bump in the Night - A story telling event: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Gather around the campfire and listen to profession story teller Leah R. Danoff present family friendly stories for all ages. Refreshments. Register by Oct. 20. (847) 381-2570.
Streamwood
Halloween Monster Bash: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Community Center, 777 S. Bartlett Road, Streamwood. Dancing, singing, food and costumes. Ages 12-18. $7.
Wheeling
Spook-Tacular Runway: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct., 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Walk runway in costume. Register at (847) 459-4100 or www.indiantrailslibrary.org.