Festivals: Seasonal fests fill the weekend with Halloween fun
This weekend
Fall Color Festival and Scarecrow Trail: 7 a.m. to sunset daily through Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. See scarecrow creations from local Scout troops set up around Meadow Lake and vote for your favorite. Free with Arboretum admission: $15 for adults, $13 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for kids 2-17, and free for kids 1 and younger. mortonarb.org.
Cosley Zoo Pumpkin Fest: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. Animals on display, straw pyramid, children's rides and lots of pumpkins on the zoo lawn. $7 adults, $6 seniors, and free for kids, Wheaton Park District residents and zoo members. cosleyzoo.org.
Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Tuesday, Oct. 30, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pony rides, Animal Land, pig races, Pumpkin Playland, Sunshine Crafts and more. Free admission; activities require tickets. didierfarms.com/pumpkinfest.
Randall Oaks Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 28, at Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Hay bale maze, corn bin play area, fall treats and pumpkins for purchase and face painting for $3 to $5. Saturday and Sunday only: Pumpkin Enrichment for the Animals, bonfires from noon to 5 p.m. and hayrides for $2. Activities are included with zoo admission, with some exceptions. $3.25 residents; $4 nonresidents; free for kids younger than 2. (847) 428-7131 or dtpd.org.
Hofbräuhaus Chicago Oktoberfest: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26-27, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at Hofbräuhaus Chicago, 5500 Park Place, Rosemont. Nightly Bavarian entertainment, "Oktoberfestbier," food specials, celebrity keg-tapping ceremonies and more. A Halloween Kinderfest, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, includes children's costume contests, parades, live music, face painting, Halloween-themed arts and crafts stations and more. hofbrauhauschicago.com.
BOOnanza: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at Community Recreation Center, 100 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Kids 10 and younger can decorate a pumpkin, create crafts, enjoy spooky storytelling, hayrides, a magic show and inflatables. Limited number of pumpkins available on a first-come, first-served basis. Free. www.wheelingparkdistrict.com/events.
Halloween Fest: 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at Pavilion Craft Room, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Pumpkin decorating, hayrides, not-so-scary haunted house, games, prizes, food and music from 5 to 7:30 p.m. A costume parade happens at 7:30 p.m. $14 at the door, space is limited. www.elkgroveparks.org.
Lincolnshire's Annual Boo Bash: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at North Park, 1025 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. Activities include a magic show with a fire eater, a haunted trail/house, a hayride, games, a bounce house, a small animal exhibit, Halloween movies, food and beverages from local vendors, food trucks and more. lincolnshireil.gov.
OLPH Trunk or Treat: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1123 Church St., Glenview. Festively decorated cars and trunks will have treats for all kids. Wear costumes and bring a bag to collect treats. Food available for purchase. $5. www.olphglenview.org.
Six Flags Great America Fright Fest: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 27; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28; and 6 to 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Oct. 29-31, at Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee. Daytime hours are family-friendly, with shows and a trick-or-treat trail. Evening hours include haunted houses and costumed monsters. $57.99-$77.99 at the park. For admission deals, see sixflags.com/greatamerica.
Trick or Treat Historic Downtown Long Grove: 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, along Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. Come in costume as stores throughout Long Grove's "Halloween Town" will dole out treats. Free. longgrove.org.
Trunk-or-Treat: 6 to 8:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at the Village of Arlington Heights Public Works, 222 N. Ridge Ave., Arlington Heights. Trick-or-treat from car to car inside the Public Works building. Businesses and organizations will decorate their vehicles and provide Halloween handouts and more. Free. www.ahpd.org/events/20181026.
Vernon Hills Fall Fest: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at the Sullivan Community Center, 635 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Family event features indoor trick-or-treating, balloon art, black light dance party and a costume contest. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Admission is $2. Space is limited; registration is required. www.vhparkdistrict.org.
Warrenville Fall Fest: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at the Warrenville Rec Center, 3S260 Warren Ave., Warrenville. Inflatables, balloon twister, games, crafts, petting zoo, heated beer and wine tent and music. Free admission; $5 wristband for kids' activities. warrenvilleparks.org.
Boo Fest: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at Simkus Recreation Center, 849 W. Lies Road, Carol Stream. Make crafts, eat snacks, play games, enjoy a bounce house and listen to ghost stories. Wear your costume. For kids 1-10. $11-$14. www.csparks.org/event/boo-fest-2/.
Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Oct. 26-28, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. See more than 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins, some as large as 150 pounds. The LED-lit jack-o'-lanterns will be staged along a festive, paved pathway where visitors will encounter entertaining characters and watch live carving. $11-$18; parking is $25-$30. www.chicagobotanic.org/halloween.
Halloween Hoopla: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, and 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Deerfield Park District, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield. Family event features pumpkin carving, making a scarecrow, hayrides and s'mores and apple cider or cocoa around a campfire. $7. www.deerfieldparks.org.
Sycamore Pumpkin Festival: Event times vary Friday through Sunday, Oct. 26-28, in downtown Sycamore. The 57th annual festival, with the theme "A Pumpkin Carnival," features hundreds of decorated pumpkins, teen and kiddie carnivals, scary stories, Autumn Craft and Treasures Market, giant pumpkins and more. Parade at 1 p.m. Sunday. Free. sycamorepumpkinfestival.com.
Pumpkin Chase and Pumpkin Fest: 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at 121 E. Sheridan Place, Lake Bluff. Pumpkin Chase 5K starts at 8 a.m. and 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9:15 a.m. After the race, visit the Pumpkin Fest at Lake Bluff Middle School, 31 E. Sheridan Place, Lake Bluff. See website for running fees. www.runningguru.com/E1.asp?eID=36941.
Batavia United Way's BatFest 5K/10K Run/Walk: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, on North River Street, Batavia. Batavia United Way's 5K walk/run and 10K run begins on River and State streets and travels north on the Fox River Trail. In keeping with the BatFest and Halloween themes, costumes are welcome. All race proceeds will benefit area nonprofits. Race-day registration will open at 7 a.m. Five-year age groups starting with 19 and younger and going up to 70 or older. 10K fee for age 19 and older is $40, $25 for 18 and younger; 5K fee is $30 or $20. Cost for the youth run, for kids 10 and younger, is $5. For day-of registration, add $5. Abbey Farms' cinnamon doughnuts will be for sale; visit the post-run Bloody Mary Bar at Bar Evolution near the start line from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Register at 5kbatavia.com.
Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Dash: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Adrenaline Sports Management, 345 N. Eric Drive, Palatine. The race is held on a course that runs through downtown Palatine. After-party for runners and spectators. $15-$44. www.halloween5k.com.
Boo at the Zoo: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27-28, at Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. See the zoo decked out in its Halloween finery and join in trick-or-treating. Costume contest at 1 p.m. both days. Prizes for top three in each age category. Admission is $3.25 for residents, $4 for nonresidents, and free for kids younger than 2. www.dtpd.org.
Fall Fest: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the DuPage Children's Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville. Fall Fable Story Time, musical performances and a nature-inspired maker space. $12 for adults and kids; $10 for seniors. dupagechildrens.org.
Halloween Comic Fest: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 W. Paddock St., Crystal Lake. Pick up a Halloween treat in the adult department at the library. Free comics will be available, one per person, while supplies last. www.crystallakelibrary.org.
Spooktacular: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Hawthorn Mall, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. Enjoy a Superhero Scavenger Hunt from 9 to 10 a.m., a Magic Show from 10 to 10:30 a.m., plus games, prizes and more. Children can come in costume. Tickets are $2 per child, available at the Painted Penguin on the lower level near JCPenney. www.shophawthornmall.com.
Halloween Party: 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Community Center, 250 E. Wood St., Palatine. Enjoy the jack-o'-lantern gym with activities for younger kids, challenging carnival games for school-age children, a creative craft room, a glow dance party room and ghoulish goodies. For kids 1-10. Parents must remain at the event. Admission is $7 for kids and $1 for parents. palatineparks.org.
Halloween Festival & Parade: 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Park Boulevard and Forest Avenue in Glen Ellyn. Parade, trick-or-treating at participating businesses, entertainment and crafts. Free. www.glenellynchamber.com.
Boo! at the Zoo: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27-28, at Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. The annual Halloween celebration features a corn maze, giant pumpkin-carving demonstrations, a costume parade and contest, and Halloween-themed crafts and activities. Included in the admission of $15.95-$21.95. www.czs.org/boo.
Crystal Lake Park District "Truck or Treat": 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 27, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Dozens of trucks, construction and safety vehicles for children to climb on, in and around, while getting Halloween treats. Free carnival games in the Main Beach Pavilion. Bring a Halloween bag to collect candy. Free. www.crystallakeparks.org/special-events.
Halloween Hayday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Stephen Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva. Kids' games, costume contest, science activities, Halloween egg hunt, bounce houses, hay rides and more. Preregistration is recommended; $5 per child or $8 for nonresidents; day-of registration is $7-$10. Free admission for adults. genevaparks.org.
Halloween Hoopla: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Metropolitan Way at Market Street, Des Plaines. Costume Parade for Kids at 10 a.m.; children who participate in costume will be given a trick-or-treat bag with a special prize. Families are welcome to trick-or-treat at participating businesses throughout Des Plaines as part of the annual Safe Saturday event. The History Center presents its Dia de los Muertos celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $3 per child for nonmembers, $2 for members. Also includes free crafts and entertainment. www.dpparks.org/event/halloween-hoopla.
BatFest: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, along the Batavia Riverwalk, Houston Street and Island Avenue, Batavia. Annual Halloween-themed family event includes downtown trick-or-treating, music, a parade, costume contests for humans and pets, a pumpkin roll, a pumpkin carving contest and more. Free. downtownbatavia.com.
Halloween Bash: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Triphahn Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Kids 12 and younger can enjoy pumpkin decorating, games, crafts and snacks. Come dressed in your costume. Register by Friday, Oct. 26. $5-$6. www.heparks.org.
Business Trick or Treat: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, in downtown Grayslake. Join businesses in downtown and throughout Grayslake for a safe, fun trick-or-treating experience. Includes a Village Hall Open House at 10 S. Seymour Ave. Free. grayslakechamber.com.
Cary Halloween Walk: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 27, at Jewel Shopping Center, 696 Northwest Hwy., Cary. Halloween trick-or-treating with local Cary-Grove Chamber businesses. Free. www.carygrovechamber.com.
Fall Spooktacular: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Science Academy of Chicago, 501 Midway Drive, Suite 101, Mount Prospect. Science Academy of Chicago's fourth annual Fall Spooktacular is a Halloween and fall-themed public event for all ages, with games, candy, music, food, the Haunted Hallway and more. Costumes are encouraged. $1-$3. www.saoc.org.
Pumpkin Trolley: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27-28, at the Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. LaFox St. (Route 31), South Elgin. Ride an old-time electric trolley car to the pumpkin patch and choose a pumpkin for $2 to take home. All children get a small treat. $5, $3 for 65 or older, $2 for kids 3-11. (847) 697-4676 or foxtrolley.org.
Pumpkin Weekends: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27-28, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Family-friendly fall festivities include the pumpkin princess, seasonal crafts, harvest decor, giant corn crib, professional storyteller, world's tallest scarecrow, trick-or-treating and a pony parade. $7. www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.
Addison Fall Fest: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Addison Village Hall, 1 Friendship Plaza and Historical Museum, 135 W. Army Trail Road. Costume contest, historical demonstrations and museum tours, music, kids' rides and food. Free. ithappensinaddison.com.
Antioch Beer & BBQ Walk: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, in downtown Antioch. Check in between noon and 1 p.m. at Antioch's Community Building, 884 Main St. Admission includes beer and barbecue sampling at 17 locations, a keepsake beer mug, a coupon for a six-pack, a bag and a chance to win gift certificates. For ages 21 and older. $40 per person. (847) 395-2233 or antiochchamber.org.
Deer Park Town Center Fall Fest: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park. Children can enjoy free face painting, balloon art, crafts and more near the Gazebo. Trick-or-treat starting at noon at participating stores displaying pumpkin decals while supplies last; pick up a free treat bag at Brilliant Sky Toys & Books. shopdeerparktowncenter.com.
Montessori Fall Fest: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Montessori School of Lemont, 16427 W. 135th St., Lemont. The Fall Fest features a haunted trail, a spook house, games, food vendors and more. Free. www.lemontchamber.com.
Svengoolie at the Volo Auto Museum: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Volo Auto Museum, 27580 Volo Village Road, Volo. The museum's annual meet and greet with Svengoolie. Guests will be allowed one autograph and one photo per person or group from the on-site photographer. Free to museum guests. Museum admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, $12 for military with ID and $9 for children. Meet and greet will be first-come, first-served; line will be closed at capacity. www.volocars.com.
Art Harvest: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the DuPage Court and nearby locations in downtown Elgin. The annual event with community yarn-bomb spiderweb, paint-your-own pumpkin, inside-out haunted house, craft project and the art hunt. New pieces of public art will be unveiled. Find the public art downtown, meet an artist, get a sticker and return your map to "Art Central @ DuPage Court" for prizes. Businesses open for trick-or-treating. Free. www.cityofelgin.org.
Waukegan Halloweenfest: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Bowen Park, 1800 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. Includes food vendors, Halloween-themed family activities, costumes and more. Free admission. www.waukeganparks.org.
Fox River Grove Halloween Walk: 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Leader Ace Hardware, 980 Route 22, Fox River Grove. Join the Cary-Grove Chamber of Commerce for the annual Halloween Walk trick-or-treating event in the Stone Hill Shopping Center. Free. www.carygrovechamber.com.
Howl O' Ween Dog Parade: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva. Line up at 1:15 p.m. in the courtyard. The parade begins promptly at 1:30 p.m. Dress up with your dog. Prizes will be awarded for most creative, funniest and scariest costumes. Free. genevaparks.org.
Cemetery Sleuths: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Meet at the Elk Grove Cemetery, on Cemetery Lane off Arlington Heights Road, south of Algonquin Road between the entrance ramps to I-90. In this guided tour of the Elk Grove Cemetery, learn about the early Yankee and German families in the area and the meaning behind headstone symbols and funeral customs. The second half of the program will take place at the Elk Grove Historical Museum, 399 Biesterfield Road, when participants will learn more about Chicago-area cemeteries. $3-$5. www.elkgroveparks.org.
Halloween in the Hollow: 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Sabatino Park, 71 Thorobred, Sleepy Hollow. Chili contest starts at 3 p.m., pumpkin decorating and food sales at 3:30 p.m., costume parade at 4:15 p.m. and bonfire at dusk, with an appearance by the Headless Horseman. Free. www.sleepyhollowil.org.
Gilberts Annual Bonfire: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, in Memorial Park, 355 Tyrrell Road, Gilberts. The Village of Gilberts Annual Fall Bonfire will feature a hayride, crafts, games, music, snacks, apple cider and more. Free. www.villageofgilberts.com.
Mundelein Boo Bash: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Candy and treats are provided by local businesses. Games and prizes, entertainment and visits by costumed characters and tractor-pulled wagon rides. Costumes encouraged; parental supervision required for all children. Food available for purchase. Free admission. mundeleinparks.org.
Ghost Story Train: 5, 6:15 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. LaFox St. (Route 31), South Elgin. Ride to the Jon Duerr Forest Preserve to listen to spooky stories and sing campfire songs while eating s'mores. Costumes welcome. Suitable for all ages. $16.50; reservations required. (847) 697-4676 or foxtrolley.org.
Des Plaines Halloween Fest: 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. An evening of family fun, featuring a scavenger hunt with prizes, bounce house and slide, mini bounce house for kids 2-5, arts and crafts, food and beverages. Costumes welcome. Bring three cans of food or a Toys for Tots gift for admission. www.dpparks.org.
Wood Dale Scarewalk: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at The Beach Pool, 161 Commercial St., Wood Dale. Family-friendly hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Haunted locker room and outer path. $6. wdparks.org.
SCARE-illion Carillon Concert: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Rotary Hill, on the 400 block of West Aurora Avenue, Naperville. Hear spooky and atmospheric pieces, featuring both classical and popular music at this concert for all ages. Free. naperville-carillon.org.
Chicago Toy Show: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. An antique and collectible toy and doll show. $10; free for children. www.kanecountyfair.com/calendar.cfm.
Jacknow Halloween Carnival and Food Drive: 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 28, at Pleasant Home, 217 Home Ave., Oak Park. Kids 12 and younger are invited to stop by for trick-or-treating fun. Free, but one item per person to donate to Sarah's Inn or a cash donation is requested. For a list of their current needs, visit www.sarahsinn.org/donations. www.eventbrite.com.
Halloween Hop: 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 28, in downtown Naperville. More than 70 businesses will be open early to hand out treats to costumed kids. Check in at Main and Jackson for a map of participating businesses and a bag for collecting goodies (while supplies last). The Halloween Trolley will be giving free rides around downtown. Free. downtownnaperville.com/event/halloween-hop-sunday-october-28-2018/.
Fall Festival at the Promenade: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Fall activities, trick-or-treating and a variety of artisans, crafters and baked goods. Free. www.eventbrite.com.
Halloween Hound Parade: Noon Sunday, Oct. 28, along Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. Dogs will don Halloween costumes for the Dog Costume Parade, stepping off on Towner Green and ending at Buffalo Creek Brewing. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. All dogs must remain leashed. Free to spectators. For rules and registration to enter a dog in the parade, visit longgrove.org.
Trick or Treat Trail: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Friendly characters will line the path to hand out candy and small prizes to children. Face painting, pictures with the characters, carnival games and more. This event is a no scare zone and parents must accompany children. Free. bgparks.org.
Fall Fest: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at Geneva Commons, 602 Commons Drive, Geneva. A fun, interactive fall festival on The Green with activities and attractions for children and adults. Hay bale maze, bouncy giant pumpkin, face painting, balloon art, pumpkin painting, corn hole, carnival games, live scarecrow and Trolls, DJ music, raffle prizes and treats. Free. shopgenevacommons.com.
Halloween Happening: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 812 Sindt Court, Naperville. For kids 10 and younger. Explore Tiny Tot Town, Halloween Way, Fairytale Lane, King Arthur's court and Adventure Alley. Free. www.napervilleparks.org.
Safe Trick-or Treating: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, in downtown Downers Grove. Halloween costume parade and trick-or treating. Free. www.downtowndg.org/whats-happening.
Wauconda Trick or Treat on Main Street: 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, on Main Street in downtown Wauconda. Food, crafts, pumpkin carving, a pet costume contest and more. Free. www.waucondachamber.org.
Tricks, Treats & Tails: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at Maple Park, 1105 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park. Dress up your dog for an afternoon of trick-or-treating around Maple Park, plus costume contests, music, snacks and more. Prizes will be awarded. Arrive early to sign up your dog. $10. www.animalcareleague.org/events.html.
A Family Halloween: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at Historic Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Road, Glenview. Wear your favorite costume to the kid-friendly bash that includes a haunted barn, wagon rides, pumpkin games and more. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $10, free for kids younger than 2. www.glenviewparks.org.
Bethany Lutheran Trunk or Treat: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. Enjoy treats and games at decorated cars. Free. Bring a nonperishable food donation for the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. bethanylutheranchurch.360unite.com/get-involved.
Trunk or Treat Elburn: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at Community Congregational Church, 100 E. Shannon St., Elburn. Children and adults are invited to dress up and trick-or-treat from car trunk to car trunk. Free. www.facebook.com/events/1925214817782393.
Wheaton Trunk or Treat: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at St. Matthew United Church of Christ, 1420 S. Gables Blvd., Wheaton. Trick-or-treaters collect candy from costumed church volunteers and see their decorated car trunks. Free. www.stmatthewucc.org.
Ghost Walk of Palatine: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Walking tour of the downtown area including local lore back to the 1800s. Admission is $5; $3 for kids 12 and younger. Reservations are required. (847) 358-6091.
This week
Elmhurst College Wind Ensemble Halloween Concert: 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at Elmhurst College, 190 S. Prospect, Elmhurst. The Elmhurst College Wind Ensemble will perform its first Halloween Concert. The audience is encouraged to come in costume. Trick-or-treating will follow the performance. Free. elmhurst.edu/music
Halloween Parade: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, and 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Helen M. Plum Memorial Library, 110 W. Maple St., Lombard. Open to children of all ages with a participating adult. Slightly spooky stories, crafts and a costume parade around the library. Free. helenplum.org.
Naperville Trunk or Treat: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Bright Horizons at Naperville, 550 E. Diehl Road, Naperville. Families are invited to decorate the trunk of their car and park it on the lot as one of the stops along the trick-or-treat route. Attendees will be voting and prizes will be awarded for the best car in three categories. Treats should be store-bought and manufactured in a nut-free factory. Or just come for some safe trick-or-treating. The parking lot will be available from 4 to 5 p.m. to decorate cars on-site. RSVP to Naperville@brighthorizons.com with your name, number of trick-or-treaters and if you are decorating your vehicle.
Libertyville Halloween Fest: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the Libertyville Sports Complex, 1950 N. Highway 45, Libertyville. Family event geared for kids 10 and younger. Includes inflatable games, a train ride, climb "Spider Mountain," characters in costumes, music, Halloween activities and more. Come in costume. $7 in advance, $10 at the event, free for parents and grandparents. Register at libertyvillesportscomplex.com.
Trick or Treat Climb: 6 to 7 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center, 5050 Sedge Blvd., Hoffman Estates. In this unique Halloween trick-or-treat event, kids will climb the wall for treats. As they ascend the wall, the treats will get better and better. Rock climbing-friendly costumes are welcome. Register in advance. $12 residents; $15 nonresidents. www.heparks.org/event/climbing-wall-trick-treat.
Trick-or-Treat Tales: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Kids in costume can listen to spooky stories, enjoy treats, make a creepy craft and form a parade to spook the staff and receive some goodies. Free. Registration is required. www.mppl.org or (847) 253-5675.
Libertyville Trick or Treat on MainStreet: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, in downtown Libertyville. Trick-or-treat at participating stores, which will have a bright orange pumpkin sign. Free. mainstreetlibertyville.org.
Blodgett House Boo Fest: 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Downers Grove Museum, 831 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Trick-or-treat, scavenger hunt and treats. Free. www.dgparks.org.
Safety Town Halloween: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Safety Town, 300 Civic Center Plaza, Glendale Heights. Free. Trick-or-treat at Safety Town for a safe and family-friendly event. glendaleheights.org.