DeKalb Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

53 family-friendly fall activities in DeKalb and nearby

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 5 mi

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

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 $

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

Illustration of a red tractor pulling a wooden wagon of small costumed figures past pumpkins and autumn trees near a red barn (Jonamac Orchard Pumpkin Patch)

Jonamac Orchard Pumpkin Patch

Malta 6 mi $$

Hayrides transport visitors directly out to the pumpkin patch on weekends.

Halloween Hayday

Sat, Oct 24

Geneva 22 mi $

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

Fall Harvest Fest

Sep 18 – Nov 1

Aurora 10 mi $$

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

Boo at the Zoo

Oct 31 – Nov 1

West Dundee 25 mi $

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

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 21 mi $$

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

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 35 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 36 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 26 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 28 mi

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

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 36 mi $

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

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 36 mi

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

Halloween Happening

Sun, Oct 25

Naperville 32 mi Free

Free Halloween fest with activities and goodies for kids ten and under.

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 33 mi $$

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

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Autumn Family Fun Fest)

Autumn Family Fun Fest

Sat, Sep 19

Plainfield 35 mi $

Visitors can launch pumpkins and explore a prairie maze at Eaton Preserve.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Johansen Farms Children's Zoo, Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival)

Johansen Farms Children's Zoo, Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival

Sep 15 – Oct 31

Bolingbrook 37 mi $$

Petting zoo, unlimited rides, pumpkin patch, and fresh apple cider donuts.

Cantigny Fall Festival

Sep 26 – Sep 27

Wheaton 31 mi

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

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 35 mi $$

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

Illustration of a ghost, a witch and a pumpkin figure on a dusk street with glowing houses, autumn leaves and pumpkins (All Hallows' Eve at Midway Village)

All Hallows' Eve at Midway Village

Sat, Oct 24

Rockford 27 mi $

Trick-or-treat across more than 20 decorated historic Victorian buildings.

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 29 mi

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

Lindberg Pumpkin Patch

Sep 11 – Oct 31

Caledonia 31 mi $

Northern Illinois fall farm featuring a 7-acre pumpkin patch and corn maze.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Naperville Pumpkin Race)

Naperville Pumpkin Race

Sat, Oct 24

Naperville 33 mi

Side-by-side single-elimination pumpkin races, costume contests, and awards.

Pumpkin Palooza

Sat, Oct 24

Naperville 33 mi

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

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (The Path of Pumpkins – A Jack-O-Lantern Experience)

The Path of Pumpkins – A Jack-O-Lantern Experience

Oct 17 – Oct 24

Rockford 29 mi $

Displays of student-carved jack-o'-lanterns competing for visitor votes.

Illustration of toy goats, a pony and white ducks among pumpkins and hay in a fenced pen with two costumed children (Crystal Lake Trick or Treat Halloween Event)

Crystal Lake Trick or Treat Halloween Event

Sat, Oct 24

Crystal Lake 30 mi

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

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a red wheelbarrow, hay and a wooden farm stand (Keller's Farmstand Pumpkin Patch)

Keller's Farmstand Pumpkin Patch

Sep 26 – Oct 31

Oswego 31 mi Free

Free admission U-pick patch with pumpkins fresh off the vine.

Halloween Happening

Fri, Oct 9

Wheaton 34 mi

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

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (Truck or Treat at Porter Park)

Truck or Treat at Porter Park

Sat, Oct 17

Roscoe 34 mi

Touch-a-truck meets trunk-or-treating with emergency vehicles and local food trucks

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Glen Ellyn Park District Boo Bash)

Glen Ellyn Park District Boo Bash

Sat, Oct 24

Glen Ellyn 36 mi $

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

Illustration of a town square fall festival with striped pumpkin booths, costumed figures, and orange autumn trees (Autumn Harvest Fest at Spring Valley Nature Center)

Autumn Harvest Fest at Spring Valley Nature Center

Sun, Oct 4

Schaumburg 36 mi $

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

Spooktacular

Sun, Oct 18

Lombard 38 mi

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

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 29 mi

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

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Spooktacular Halloween at Anderson Japanese Gardens)

Spooktacular Halloween at Anderson Japanese Gardens

Sat, Oct 24

Rockford 29 mi $

Family-friendly Halloween celebration partnered with Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehab & Education Center.

Family Night Trick-or-Treating

Fri, Oct 23

Wheaton 31 mi

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

Monster Bash

Thu, Oct 22

Lombard 37 mi

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

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Event

Sat, Oct 24

Dadeville 27 mi Free

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

Warrenville Fall Fest

Fri, Oct 30

Warrenville 30 mi $

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

Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K

Sun, Oct 18

Bolingbrook 38 mi $$

Festive 5K run or walk with or without your dog.

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 31 mi Free

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

Oak Lawn Trunk or Treat

Wed, Oct 28

Medinah 35 mi Free

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

Goebbert's Farm Teen Trip

Sat, Sep 26

South Barrington 31 mi $$$

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

Tom's Farm Market Fall Festival

Huntley 25 mi $

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

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 29 mi $

Halloween bowling with crafts and costume contest

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (All Hallows Eve at Naper Settlement)

All Hallows Eve at Naper Settlement

Naperville 33 mi $$

Annual fall festival with magic, monsters, and mythical entertainment.

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 25 mi $

Fall celebration with special event days

Harvest Bash

Aurora 25 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween celebration with crafts and games.

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 25 mi $

Trick-or-treat at the police department

Pumpkin Splash

Hoffman Estates 30 mi $

Swim through a pumpkin patch to find your own pumpkin.

Goebbert's Fall Festival

South Barrington 32 mi $$

Iconic 'Happy Jack' fiberglass pumpkin landmark

Spook the Blocks

Rockford 29 mi Free

Trick-or-treating at over 30 downtown businesses

OAKtoberfest

Glen Ellyn 36 mi $

Celebration of Illinois oaks with family activities

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Spook the Dells at Severson Dells Nature Center)

Spook the Dells at Severson Dells Nature Center

Rockford 31 mi Free

Interactive theater experience about nocturnal animals.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct The Path of Pumpkins – A Jack-O-Lantern ExperienceRockford

Fri23Oct Sycamore Pumpkin FestivalSycamore

Fri23Oct Family Night Trick-or-TreatingWheaton

Sat24Oct Halloween HaydayGeneva

Sat24Oct Tricks & Treats in the ValleySchaumburg

Sat24Oct Boo in the Barn at SOUL Harbour RanchBarrington

Other Halloween categories in DeKalb

Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

DeKalbHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties4 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

DeKalbHaunted Experiences21 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

DeKalbHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment7 shows & screenings

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

DeKalbUnique Halloween Events8 unique events

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DeKalb area families have 59 Halloween events to explore this year. From the expansive Fall Harvest Festival at Cantigny Park to local trick-or-treating, there are many ways to celebrate.

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53 family-friendly fall activities in DeKalb and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

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