See all DeKalb Halloween happenings this year!
DeKalb launches Halloween 2025 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.
Find the best DeKalb Halloween happenings this year!
Top Halloween In and Around Dekalb
- 28th Annual Spooktacular (DeKalb)
- Jonamac Orchard Fall Festival (Malta)
- Jonamac Orchard Haunted Corn Maze (Malta)
- The Lost Boys Movie Screening at Egyptian Theatre (DeKalb)
- The Zombie Shoot 2025 (Waterman)
- Kishwaukee Family YMCA 2025 Halloween Bash (Sycamore)
- Witches Night Out (Sycamore)
- Sycamore Pumpkin Festival (Sycamore)
- Massacre Haunted House (Montgomery)
- Basement of the Dead Haunted House (Aurora)
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Dekalb Halloween
Dekalb Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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Join the 28th Annual Spooktacular in Downtown DeKalb for a festive Halloween celebration. Families and friends are invited to don their costumes and embark on a trick-or-treating adventure, visiting over 30 local businesses for delightful treats. Following the candy collection, head to the Egyptian Theatre for a free screening of 'Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit'.
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Immerse yourself in the quintessential fall experience at Jonamac Orchard. This beloved family destination offers a bounty of activities, from picking your own apples and pumpkins to exploring a challenging corn maze. Kids can delight in numerous play areas, while adults can savor local ciders and treats. Create lasting autumn memories at this vibrant orchard.
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Get ready for a night of frightful fun at the Kishwaukee Family YMCA's 2025 Halloween Bash! This community celebration offers a 'Trick-or-Treat Trail of Fun,' a haunted house, games, candy, and a bounce house. It's a perfect blend of fantasy and friendly frights for all ages.
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The 64th Annual Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, themed 'Pumpkins at the Movies,' transforms downtown Sycamore into a vibrant celebration. This community event showcases local not-for-profit organizations with a grand parade, two carnivals, a massive pumpkin display, craft shows, and diverse activities. It's a beloved fall tradition for all ages.
Dekalb Haunted Experiences
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Dare to enter Jonamac Orchard's Haunted Corn Maze after sunset, where an eerie shadow falls upon the 10-acre labyrinth. Navigate miles of rustling corn stalks, encountering terrifying creatures and spooky surprises around every twist and turn. This immersive experience promises thrills and chills for those brave enough to enter.
Dekalb Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
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Step back in time and relive the 1987 cult classic 'The Lost Boys' at the historic Egyptian Theatre. This special screening brings the thrilling tale of two brothers who move to a new town and discover it's overrun by vampires to the silver screen. Prepare for a night of iconic characters, memorable music, and thrilling vampire action.
Dekalb Other Halloween Activities
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Prepare for the ultimate zombie apocalypse challenge at The Zombie Shoot 2025. This action-packed event at Aurora Sportsmen's Club features 18 diverse shooting stages for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Test your marksmanship with pistols, rifles, and shotguns across distances up to 600 yards. Explore tactical gear from vendors and witness unique demonstrations.
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Gather your coven for a bewitching shopping spree in Sycamore during Witches Night Out. Your ticket includes a souvenir goblet and spell card, granting access to special sales, giveaways, and raffles at participating businesses. Leave your spell card at your final stop for a chance to win fabulous prizes, including tickets to future events.
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