Carpentersville Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

69 family-friendly fall activities in Carpentersville and nearby

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Santa's Village Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival)

Santa's Village Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival

East Dundee

A complete fall makeover with pumpkin patches, mazes, and amusement rides.

Illustration of a ghost and a small witch carrying a pumpkin bucket on a sidewalk past glowing porches on an autumn street (Boo in the Barn at SOUL Harbour Ranch)

Boo in the Barn at SOUL Harbour Ranch

Sat, Oct 24

Barrington 7 mi $$

Freaky fundraiser featuring trick-or-treating and visits with therapy animals.

Boo at the Zoo

Oct 31 – Nov 1

West Dundee $

Features trick-or-treating throughout the zoo and daily costume parades.

Illustration of a glowing ferris wheel and carousel at dusk with pumpkins, jack-o'-lanterns and small costumed figures (Schaumburg Halloween Carnival)

Schaumburg Halloween Carnival

Oct 16 – Oct 31

Schaumburg 11 mi $$

Classic carnival with a Halloween twist

Illustration of striped booths with pumpkins and costumed figures on a town street with orange autumn trees (Fall Color Festival at The Morton Arboretum)

Fall Color Festival at The Morton Arboretum

Lisle 23 mi

Autumn treats, colorful tree collections, and trails across 1,700 acres.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins with two small farmers, red wheelbarrows and a farm stand (All Seasons Orchard Fall Festival)

All Seasons Orchard Fall Festival

Aug 29 – Nov 1

Woodstock 15 mi $$

Features over 30 barnyard activities and a Dolly Parton corn maze.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, curling vines, a wheelbarrow and a small farm stand at dusk (The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival)

The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival

Oct 2 – Oct 4

Highwood 24 mi Free

Features massive pumpkin walls, community carving, carnival rides, and costume contests.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns)

Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns

Oct 7 – Oct 25

Glencoe 24 mi $$

Features 75 giant 150-pound pumpkins, live carving, and costumed performers.

Illustration of a ghost and two costumed kids trick or treating past glowing houses with pumpkins and autumn leaves at dusk (Tricks & Treats in the Valley)

Tricks & Treats in the Valley

Oct 24 – Oct 25

Schaumburg 12 mi $

Half-mile trick-or-treat trail past historic farm buildings and woods.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume Contest)

Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume Contest

Sat, Oct 24

Buffalo Grove 15 mi Free

Features a doggy egg hunt alongside a creative pet costume competition.

Lombard Fall Fest

Sat, Oct 3

Lombard 21 mi Free

Free autumn celebration featuring a pumpkin patch, candy hunt, and games.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Glass Pumpkin Patch at The Morton Arboretum)

Glass Pumpkin Patch at The Morton Arboretum

Oct 9 – Oct 11

Lisle 24 mi

Over 8,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins and live glassblowing demonstrations.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Sycamore Pumpkin Festival)

Sycamore Pumpkin Festival

Oct 21 – Oct 25

Sycamore 24 mi

Community celebration featuring over 1,000 decorated pumpkins, carnivals, and a giant parade.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Happy Times Pumpkin Fest at Didier Farms)

Happy Times Pumpkin Fest at Didier Farms

Sep 16 – Oct 31

Lincolnshire 16 mi $$

Chicagoland's fall tradition at Didier Farms

Halloween Hayday

Sat, Oct 24

Geneva 17 mi $

Features a costume contest, bounce houses, Mad Scientist, and hayrides.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Night at the Museum: Magic & Mischief)

Night at the Museum: Magic & Mischief

Fri, Oct 2

Wheaton 19 mi $$

Costume party featuring a flashlight scavenger hunt and model train demonstration.

Cantigny Fall Festival

Sep 26 – Sep 27

Wheaton 19 mi

Autumn celebration with garden tours, live music, and 60+ local vendors.

Fall Harvest Fest

Sep 18 – Nov 1

Aurora 23 mi $$

Features over 30 farm attractions, a corn maze, and apple picking.

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (Halloween Fun Fest 2.0 & Parade)

Halloween Fun Fest 2.0 & Parade

Sat, Oct 24

Bartlett 10 mi

Costume parade, downtown trick-or-treating, and a haunted art gallery.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Pumpkin Fest at Cosley Zoo)

Pumpkin Fest at Cosley Zoo

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Wheaton 18 mi $

Thousands of pumpkins line the zoo lawn alongside daily scavenger hunts.

Harvest Fest 2026

Sat, Sep 26

Bensenville 20 mi Free

Free admission festival featuring live music, farm activities, and artisan vendors.

Pumpkin Palooza

Sat, Oct 24

Naperville 24 mi

STEAM-powered Halloween play, pumpkin hammering, and science shows for families.

Illustration of clay goats, a duck and costumed figures among pumpkins and hay beside a small wooden shelter in daylight (Crystal Lake Trick or Treat Halloween Event)

Crystal Lake Trick or Treat Halloween Event

Sat, Oct 24

Crystal Lake 8 mi

Plaza trick-or-treating with magic shows, a petting zoo, and games.

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Autumn Harvest Fest at Spring Valley Nature Center)

Autumn Harvest Fest at Spring Valley Nature Center

Sun, Oct 4

Schaumburg 12 mi $

Experience 19th-century farm life demonstrations and seasonal harvest activities.

Harvest Fest

Sat, Oct 3

Medinah 14 mi Free

Annual community festival featuring live music, hayrides, games, and food trucks.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a red wheelbarrow, hay and a wooden farm stand (Glen Ellyn Park District Boo Bash)

Glen Ellyn Park District Boo Bash

Sat, Oct 24

Glen Ellyn 19 mi $

Trick-or-treat trail and pumpkin patch for kids ages 2–10.

Spooktacular

Sun, Oct 18

Lombard 20 mi

Downtown celebration with trick-or-treating, bounce houses, and costume contests.

Halloween Happening

Fri, Oct 9

Wheaton 21 mi

All-ages celebration featuring carnival games, touch-a-truck, and a life-size Candyland game.

Family Fall Fest

Sat, Oct 3

Elmhurst 23 mi Free

Safety Town trick-or-treating, inflatable corn maze, and carnival games.

Monster Madness

Sat, Oct 17

Lisle 24 mi $$

Festive autumn fun fair for children with games, inflatables, and hayrides.

Family Spooktacular

Oct 24 – Oct 25

Naperville 25 mi $

Not-so-scary Halloween fun with Disney tribute concerts and historic trick-or-treating.

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a small stage with a pumpkin, robot, witch, ghosts, trophy and audience (Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Dash)

Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 24

Palatine 11 mi $$$

Costume-themed 5K run/walk and Kids Dash benefitting the Boys & Girls Club.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Coyote Crossing Mini Golf - Not So Scary Golf)

Coyote Crossing Mini Golf - Not So Scary Golf

Mon, Oct 12

West Chicago 15 mi

Scare-free family mini golf featuring costumes, tricks, and treats.

Pumpkin Walk

Sat, Oct 3

Buffalo Grove 15 mi $

Stroll a nature path illuminated by over 100 lighted pumpkins.

Trick or Treat Trail

Fri, Oct 30

Buffalo Grove 16 mi Free

No-scare candy trail with friendly characters, games, and live entertainment.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (10/16: Spooktacular Halloween Stroll)

10/16: Spooktacular Halloween Stroll

Fri, Oct 16

Wheaton 18 mi $

Evening zoo stroll featuring seasonal decorations and pumpkin decorating.

Family Night Trick-or-Treating

Fri, Oct 23

Wheaton 19 mi

Costume walking tour featuring candy stations, entertainment, and teal pumpkins.

Monster Bash

Thu, Oct 22

Lombard 21 mi

Spooky games, ghoulish treats, and costumes to celebrate Halloween.

Halloween 3K Fun Run

Fri, Oct 23

Northbrook 22 mi

Costumed 3K run and walk featuring themed activities and costume contests.

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Richardson Adventure Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch)

Richardson Adventure Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Sep 12 – Nov 1

Spring Grove 24 mi $$

Home to the world's largest corn maze spanning 28 acres.

Trick or Treat Trail

Sat, Oct 24

Carol Stream 17 mi

A 1.1-mile trick-or-treat trail featuring games, candy, and a bouncy house.

Halloween Hoopla

Fri, Oct 16

Park Ridge 22 mi

Family scarecrow stuffing, pumpkin carving, campfire s'mores, and hayrides.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Monster Fun Halloween Wristband)

Monster Fun Halloween Wristband

Sat, Oct 31

Lombard 22 mi $$

Unlimited indoor attractions and free parkwide trick-or-treating in costume.

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Event

Sat, Oct 24

Dadeville Free

Canine costume contest featuring treats, prizes, and owner-pet coordination.

Warrenville Fall Fest

Fri, Oct 30

Warrenville 21 mi $

Community fall celebration with games, inflatables, petting zoo, and live music.

Illustration of an older person handing out candy to costumed children on a glowing neighborhood porch at dusk (Trunk or Treat at Trademark Events)

Trunk or Treat at Trademark Events

Sun, Oct 18

Woodstock 17 mi Free

Free family gathering featuring decorated trunks, games, candy, and goodie bags.

Oak Lawn Trunk or Treat

Wed, Oct 28

Medinah 12 mi Free

Free trick-or-treating among creatively decorated themed car trunks.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Autumn Equinox Celebration)

Autumn Equinox Celebration

Tue, Sep 22

Wheaton 19 mi Free

Outdoor nature play, crafts, and family activities celebrating fall's arrival.

Boo Bash

Thu, Oct 15

Wheaton 18 mi $

A low-sensory Halloween event designed for neurodiverse children and families.

Illustration of a corn maze path with tall golden cornstalks, small costumed figures, a flag, pumpkins and a red barn (Windy Acres Farm Fall Festival)

Windy Acres Farm Fall Festival

Sep 12 – Nov 1

Geneva 18 mi $$

Geneva farm festival featuring a corn maze, petting zoo, and rides.

Goebbert's Farm Teen Trip

Sat, Sep 26

South Barrington 6 mi $$$

Fall farm trip for teens featuring a corn maze and entertainment.

Pumpkin Smash & Bash

Sat, Nov 7

Park Ridge 22 mi Free

Roll, smash, and launch pumpkins into compost piles at Centennial Sled Hill.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Northbrook Autumnfest)

Northbrook Autumnfest

Sat, Oct 3

Northbrook 23 mi Free

Free community fall festival with classic activities

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm)

Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm

Sep 19 – Oct 31

Waukegan 28 mi $

Educational corn maze, hayrides, petting zoo, and pre-picked pumpkin patch.

Fall Fest at Oak Park

Sun, Sep 27

Oak Park 30 mi Free

Carnival rides, live bats and skunks, and pumpkin carving demonstrations.

Halloween Hoot and Howl

Fri, Oct 2

River Forest 28 mi Free

Family event featuring pumpkin painting and live music.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Spooktacular Fun Night)

Spooktacular Fun Night

Fri, Oct 30

Westmont 27 mi Free

Free family games, crafts, and silly fun with Wacky Drac.

Illustration of costumed figures beside a table with two gold trophies on a hay covered stage with pumpkins and string lights (Halloween Boo-wling Spooktacular)

Halloween Boo-wling Spooktacular

Hoffman Estates $

Halloween bowling with crafts and costume contest

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Blackberry Farm Pumpkin Weekends)

Blackberry Farm Pumpkin Weekends

Aurora 24 mi $

Fall celebration with special event days

Pumpkin Splash

Hoffman Estates $

Swim through a pumpkin patch to find your own pumpkin.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Elgin Police Department's Halloween Extravaganza)

Elgin Police Department's Halloween Extravaganza

Elgin 6 mi $

Trick-or-treat at the police department

Goebbert's Fall Festival

South Barrington 6 mi $$

Iconic 'Happy Jack' fiberglass pumpkin landmark

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (Des Plaines Trunk or Treat)

Des Plaines Trunk or Treat

Des Plaines 19 mi $

Trick-or-treating from decorated car trunks

Illustration of toy goats, a pony and white ducks among pumpkins and hay in a fenced pen with two costumed children (Stade's Farm & Market Fall Festival)

Stade's Farm & Market Fall Festival

McHenry 20 mi $$

Nine weekends of family fun with over 40 attractions

Halloween Skelebration

Glenview 23 mi $$

Fright-free indoor/outdoor Halloween bash for kids

Harvest Bash

Aurora 24 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween celebration with crafts and games.

OAKtoberfest

Glen Ellyn 21 mi $

Celebration of Illinois oaks with family activities

Illustration of a row of cars with open trunks decorated for Halloween at sunset with balloons, pumpkins and costumed kids (Trunk or Treat at Hidden Creek AquaPark)

Trunk or Treat at Hidden Creek AquaPark

Highland Park 23 mi Free

Kids trick-or-treat from decorated car trunks.

Tom's Farm Market Fall Festival

Huntley 8 mi $

All-day fall festival with unique nighttime maze and hayride.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct Sycamore Pumpkin FestivalSycamore

Fri23Oct Family Night Trick-or-TreatingWheaton

Fri23Oct Halloween 3K Fun RunNorthbrook

Sat24Oct Boo in the Barn at SOUL Harbour RanchBarrington

Sat24Oct Tricks & Treats in the ValleySchaumburg

Sat24Oct Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume ContestBuffalo Grove

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Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights

CarpentersvilleHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties9 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon

CarpentersvilleHaunted Experiences20 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a small stage with red curtains before a costumed audience

CarpentersvilleHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment6 shows & screenings

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon

CarpentersvilleUnique Halloween Events8 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Carpentersville

Carpentersville families can find Halloween events throughout the area, from dedicated pumpkin patches like the one at All Seasons Orchard in Maple Park to larger festivals such as the Morton Arboretum Fall Festival in Lisle.

Consider events like the Elgin Police Department's Halloween Extravaganza for local family activities or the Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival for a drive-away experience.

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