DeKalb Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in DeKalb and nearby
DeKalb launches Halloween 2026 near the historical downtown and campus with spooky festivities and haunted celebrations for students and families.
The area offers spooky street festivals, ghost tours and pumpkin carving events alongside haunted houses and family-friendly fall fairs.
Editor's Picks
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Rocky Horror Picture Show
Features a live shadow cast performance by Irrational Masters.
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The Ghost and Mr. Chicken 2026
Classic horror-comedy screened on DeKalb County's largest movie screen.
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Walking with Ghosts: Real Life Hauntings with Amy Bruni
Live breakdown of real paranormal cases behind famous horror films.
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BOO'ze & Spirits Flashlight Tour
Balcony-to-backstage flashlight tour exploring the 1929 theater's ghost stories.
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Prom Rewind
A costume dance party benefiting Barb Food Mart.
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Spooky Shop & Show
Showcase, craft market, and fundraiser for the local Trans and GNC community
Events Happening Soon
Browse Halloween Near DeKalb by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Community celebration featuring over 1,000 decorated pumpkins, carnivals, and a giant parade.
Haunted Experiences
Explore a 10-acre haunted cornfield labyrinth filled with spooky surprises.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Features a live shadow cast performance by Irrational Masters.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
A costume dance party benefiting Barb Food Mart.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Balcony-to-backstage flashlight tour exploring the 1929 theater's ghost stories.
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about Halloween events and activities in DeKalb
- Illinois Valley Halloween Trick-or-Treating Opportunities Published: Tue, Oct 20, 2026
- Bat Fest Brings Family Halloween Fun to Batavia Published: Tue, Oct 20, 2026
DeKalb Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
