Elgin Halloween & Things to Do 2026
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Elgin and surrounding areas
Elgin welcomes Halloween 2025 across downtown and the theatre district with haunted experiences and autumn festivities at familiar venues. Check out haunted entertainment, fall events and spooky adventures including family pumpkin activities, haunted walks and costume nights.
Find the best Elgin Halloween happenings this year!
Browse Halloween Near Elgin by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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Schaumburg Halloween Carnival
Schaumburg
Classic carnival with a Halloween twist
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Haunted Experiences
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Basement of the Dead Haunted House
Aurora
Two distinct haunted attractions: Basement of the Dead and Shattered 3D
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Food, Drink, and Parties
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HOPtober Fest
Wheaton
Adult-only fall festival with craft beverages.
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Unique & Unusual
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Glass Pumpkin Patch at The Morton Arboretum
Lisle
Over 7,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins on display
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Editor's Picks
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Schaumburg Halloween Carnival
(Schaumburg)
Classic carnival with a Halloween twist
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Basement of the Dead Haunted House
(Aurora)
Two distinct haunted attractions: Basement of the Dead and Shattered 3D
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Massacre Haunted House
(Montgomery)
Over 35,000 sq. ft. of nightmares across three attractions.
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HOPtober Fest
(Wheaton)
Adult-only fall festival with craft beverages.
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2025 Spooktacular
(Lombard)
Downtown Halloween festival with games and trick-or-treating
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The Morton Arboretum Fall Color Festival
(Lisle)
1,700 acres of vibrant fall color and seasonal events
Elgin Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
