Des Plaines Halloween Events 2026

Your guide to the best Halloween events in Des Plaines and nearby

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Des Plaines hosts Halloween 2026 downtown and near the riverwalk with frightful experiences and Halloween attractions that animate neighborhood streets.

The lineup includes theatrical horror shows, neighborhood trick-or-treating, and pumpkin displays that welcome families and evening crowds.

Editor's Picks

  1. Invasion on Grant
    100% UV-reactive outdoor home haunt with giant animatronics.
  2. 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago · Schiller Park
    Chicago haunted attraction featuring mini escape games and secret themed bars.
  3. The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival · Highwood
    Features massive pumpkin walls, community carving, carnival rides, and costume contests.
  4. Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Classical Compositions · Chicago
    Live Halloween-themed music played by candlelight in a historic cemetery chapel.
  5. Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns · Glencoe
    Features 75 giant 150-pound pumpkins, live carving, and costumed performers.
  6. Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume Contest · Buffalo Grove
    Features a doggy egg hunt alongside a creative pet costume competition.

Events Happening Soon

10/16: Spooktacular Halloween Stroll Fri, Oct 16 View →
Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk Sat, Oct 17 View →
Spooktacular Sun, Oct 18 View →
Northbrook Halloween Pet Parade Thu, Oct 22 View →
Halloween 3K Fun Run Fri, Oct 23 View →
Central Street Trick Or Treat Sat, Oct 24 View →

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 66 The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival Highwood

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

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Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 19 Wrigleyville Halloween Crawl Chicago

Features dinner buffets, gift cards, and a social media costume contest.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 11 Invasion on Grant Des Plaines

100% UV-reactive outdoor home haunt with giant animatronics.

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Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 4 Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Classical Compositions Chicago

Live Halloween-themed music played by candlelight in a historic cemetery chapel.

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Unique & Unusual Halloween Events

1 of 13 Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk Chicago

Nighttime 5K run and walk along a candlelit cemetery course.

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Halloween in Nearby Cities

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