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Evanston's Halloween 2025 animates downtown and Northwestern's neighborhood with ghostly tours and frightful events across local landmarks. Attractions range from ghost story nights and seasonal markets to immersive haunted experiences for all ages.
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Top Halloween In and Around Evanston
- Downtown Evanston Trick or Treat Stroll
- Linden Square Pumpkin Walk (Wilmette)
- NSPT Evanston Halloween Party
- Wicked West Fest (Westmont)
- Halloween Night DIY Miniature House Kit
- Evanston Zombie Scramble
- Central Street Trick Or Treat
- Wicked Wilmette (Wilmette)
- 2025 Spooktacular (Lombard)
- HOPtober Fest (Wheaton)
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Evanston Halloween
Evanston Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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Bring the kids to Downtown Evanston for a delightful trick-or-treat stroll on Saturday, October 25th. Families can wander at their own pace, stopping at participating businesses marked with special posters to collect candy and Halloween treats. The event kicks off at Fountain Square, where maps are available, and festive photo ops await. A free mini-pumpkin painting session at One River School offers a creative post-stroll activity. Costumes are highly encouraged for this fun, community-focused Halloween celebration.
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Bring the whole family to Linden Square for a delightful trick-or-treating adventure! Participating businesses will be handing out treats and giveaways. Don your favorite Halloween costume, whether you're a goblin, ghost, wizard, or superhero. The event features live entertainment and a special petting zoo, promising fun for all ages.
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Join the NSPT Evanston team for a festive Halloween open house! This family-friendly event is a great opportunity for current and past clients, along with their families and staff, to celebrate the holiday together. Come in costume if you wish, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon. Special arrangements can be made for 1:1 support during the party to continue practicing social and communication targets.
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Westmont's Wicked West Fest transforms the town into a month-long Halloween and Fall celebration. Highlights include a community costume contest, a haunted forest tour with wagon rides, trick-or-treating on Cass Avenue, and a unique pumpkin smashing competition. Families can enjoy story walks, pumpkin decorating, and craft activities, while businesses and homes can participate in decorating contests.
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Join the Central Street Trick Or Treat event for a delightful family celebration. Children can visit participating businesses to collect treats, enjoy creative Halloween-themed crafts, and soak in the festive community spirit. It's a perfect way to celebrate the holiday with local charm.
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This fall, Wicked Wilmette moves lakeside to Gillson Park and the Lakeview Center for an evening of family-friendly frights. Kids can enjoy inflatable bounce houses, face painting, and a spooky hayride adventure. Explore 'Spooky Stations' for treats and pick out a pumpkin from the patch to decorate. Costumes are encouraged for this magical and mischievous event.
Evanston Haunted Experiences
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Test your survival skills at the 10th Annual Zombie Scramble! This thrilling event challenges participants to navigate a zombie-infested course while protecting their flags. Celebrate a decade of undead fun with exclusive merchandise and a post-scramble party.
Evanston Other Halloween Activities
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Craft a spooky haunted castle miniature this Halloween. This DIY kit features a detailed haunted castle design with eerie moonlight, a glowing green mailbox, floating ghosts, and creepy spiders. Easy snap-fit assembly with full-color instructions and mesmerizing seven-color changing lights activated by a touch switch. Perfect for seasonal decor or a unique gift.
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