Crystal Lake Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

59 family-friendly fall activities in Crystal Lake and nearby

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

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

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 19 mi $$

Classic carnival with a Halloween twist

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 8 mi $$

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

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 11 mi

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

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 19 mi Free

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

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 20 mi $

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

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 19 mi $$

Chicagoland's fall tradition at Didier Farms

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 9 mi $$

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

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 25 mi $

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

Boo at the Zoo

Oct 31 – Nov 1

West Dundee 9 mi $

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

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 19 mi

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

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Autumn Harvest Fest at Spring Valley Nature Center)

Autumn Harvest Fest at Spring Valley Nature Center

Sun, Oct 4

Schaumburg 20 mi $

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

Harvest Fest

Sat, Oct 3

Medinah 22 mi Free

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

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 16 mi $$$

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

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 17 mi $$

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

Pumpkin Walk

Sat, Oct 3

Buffalo Grove 19 mi $

Stroll a nature path illuminated by over 100 lighted pumpkins.

Trick or Treat Trail

Fri, Oct 30

Buffalo Grove 19 mi Free

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

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 24 mi

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

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Event

Sat, Oct 24

Dadeville 14 mi Free

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

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 9 mi Free

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

Oak Lawn Trunk or Treat

Wed, Oct 28

Medinah 20 mi Free

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

Goebbert's Farm Teen Trip

Sat, Sep 26

South Barrington 14 mi $$$

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

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 26 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 28 mi $$

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

Sycamore Pumpkin Festival

Oct 21 – Oct 25

Sycamore 26 mi

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

Lombard Fall Fest

Sat, Oct 3

Lombard 29 mi Free

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

Halloween Hayday

Sat, Oct 24

Geneva 25 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 28 mi $$

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

Fall Harvest Fest

Sep 18 – Nov 1

Aurora 28 mi $$

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

Cantigny Fall Festival

Sep 26 – Sep 27

Wheaton 28 mi

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

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 27 mi $

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

Harvest Fest 2026

Sat, Sep 26

Bensenville 28 mi Free

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

Illustration of a twilight carnival with a glowing ferris wheel, a carousel, a game booth, pumpkins and costumed figures (Kishwaukee Family YMCA Halloween Bash 2026)

Kishwaukee Family YMCA Halloween Bash 2026

Fri, Oct 16

Sycamore 28 mi $

Features both a standard and a not-so-scary haunted house.

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 28 mi $

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

Spooktacular

Sun, Oct 18

Lombard 29 mi

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

Halloween Happening

Fri, Oct 9

Wheaton 30 mi

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

Halloween 3K Fun Run

Fri, Oct 23

Northbrook 27 mi

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

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 27 mi $

Evening zoo stroll featuring seasonal decorations and pumpkin decorating.

Family Night Trick-or-Treating

Fri, Oct 23

Wheaton 28 mi

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

Monster Bash

Thu, Oct 22

Lombard 30 mi

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

Trick or Treat Trail

Sat, Oct 24

Carol Stream 25 mi

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

Halloween Hoopla

Fri, Oct 16

Park Ridge 28 mi

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

Pumpkin Volcanoes

Fri, Oct 2

Waukegan 26 mi $

Decorate pumpkins and watch them erupt like volcanoes.

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 28 mi Free

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

Boo Bash

Thu, Oct 15

Wheaton 27 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 26 mi $$

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

Illustration of a candlelit ofrenda altar with marigolds and skull decorations as clay figures stand in a plaza at dusk (Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop)

Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop

Sat, Oct 3

Waukegan 26 mi $

Decorate your own calavera de azúcar to take home.

Northbrook Autumnfest

Sat, Oct 3

Northbrook 27 mi Free

Free community fall festival with classic activities

Pumpkin Smash & Bash

Sat, Nov 7

Park Ridge 29 mi Free

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

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 13 mi $

Halloween bowling with crafts and costume contest

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 12 mi $$

Nine weekends of family fun with over 40 attractions

Pumpkin Splash

Hoffman Estates 13 mi $

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 14 mi $

Trick-or-treat at the police department

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Goebbert's Fall Festival)

Goebbert's Fall Festival

South Barrington 14 mi $$

Iconic 'Happy Jack' fiberglass pumpkin landmark

Tom's Farm Market Fall Festival

Huntley 6 mi $

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

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 25 mi $

Trick-or-treating from decorated car trunks

Halloween Skelebration

Glenview 28 mi $$

Fright-free indoor/outdoor Halloween bash for kids

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 26 mi Free

Kids trick-or-treat from decorated car trunks.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players: Trick or Treat! A Halloween Show)

Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players: Trick or Treat! A Halloween Show

Highland Park 28 mi $

Family Halloween show with trick-or-treating

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct Sycamore Pumpkin FestivalSycamore

Fri23Oct Halloween 3K Fun RunNorthbrook

Fri23Oct Family Night Trick-or-TreatingWheaton

Sat24Oct Crystal Lake Trick or Treat Halloween Event

Sat24Oct Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume ContestBuffalo Grove

Sat24Oct Tricks & Treats in the ValleySchaumburg

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Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

Crystal LakeHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties4 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk

Crystal LakeHaunted Experiences23 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night

Crystal LakeHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment3 shows & screenings

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon

Crystal LakeUnique Halloween Events3 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake families have a full calendar of Halloween happenings this season. Events stretch across town, with local favorites like the Halloween Trick or Treat Event and Truck or Treat offering neighborhood fun.

For those willing to venture slightly further afield, surrounding towns provide larger festivals like the Apple Orchard and Pumpkin Patch at All Seasons Orchard or the Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns.

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