Arlington Heights Halloween Events 2026

Your guide to the best Halloween events in Arlington Heights and nearby

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Arlington Heights' Halloween 2026 awakens near the Metropolis and downtown streets with supernatural experiences and ghostly gatherings at neighborhood hotspots.

Festivities feature spooky outdoor events, pumpkin patches, and costume parades that blend family days and lively evenings.

Editor's Picks

  1. BOOze Bar Crawl
    Drink tastings across suburban stops along the Metra train line.
  2. Schaumburg Halloween Carnival · Schaumburg
    Classic carnival with a Halloween twist
  3. 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago · Schiller Park
    Chicago haunted attraction featuring mini escape games and secret themed bars.
  4. The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival · Highwood
    Features massive pumpkin walls, community carving, carnival rides, and costume contests.
  5. Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns · Glencoe
    Features 75 giant 150-pound pumpkins, live carving, and costumed performers.
  6. Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Classical Compositions · Chicago
    Live Halloween-themed music played by candlelight in a historic cemetery chapel.

Events Happening Soon

Spooktacular Sun, Oct 18 View →
Northbrook Halloween Pet Parade Thu, Oct 22 View →
Halloween 3K Fun Run Fri, Oct 23 View →
Halloween Bash Fri, Oct 23 View →
Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume Contest Sat, Oct 24 View →
Tricks & Treats in the Valley Sat, Oct 24 View →

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 75 Schaumburg Halloween Carnival Schaumburg

Classic carnival with a Halloween twist

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 16 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago Schiller Park

Chicago haunted attraction featuring mini escape games and secret themed bars.

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Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 9 BOOze Bar Crawl Arlington Heights

Drink tastings across suburban stops along the Metra train line.

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Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 4 Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Classical Compositions Chicago

Live Halloween-themed music played by candlelight in a historic cemetery chapel.

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Unique & Unusual Halloween Events

1 of 11 Northbrook Halloween Pet Parade Northbrook

Quarter-mile costumed pet parade with awards across three contest categories.

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Halloween in Nearby Cities

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