Evanston Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Evanston and nearby
Evanston's Halloween 2026 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.
Editor's Picks
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Downtown Evanston Trick or Treat Stroll
Free trick-or-treating at local businesses with a fall photo backdrop.
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Central Street Trick Or Treat
Features neighborhood trick-or-treating, fall selfies, crafts, and a DJ dance party.
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Evanston Zombie Scramble
Navigate a two-mile haunted trail while zombies try to steal your flags.
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13th Floor Haunted House Chicago
· Schiller Park
Chicago haunted attraction featuring mini escape games and secret themed bars.
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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Classical Compositions
· Chicago
Live Halloween-themed music played by candlelight in a historic cemetery chapel.
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Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns
· Glencoe
Features 75 giant 150-pound pumpkins, live carving, and costumed performers.
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Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Free trick-or-treating at local businesses with a fall photo backdrop.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Haunting Halloween fundraiser inside a historic medical museum mansion.
Haunted Experiences
Navigate a two-mile haunted trail while zombies try to steal your flags.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Live Halloween-themed music played by candlelight in a historic cemetery chapel.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Historian-led walking tour exploring Chicago's historic Loop vice district.
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about Halloween events and activities in Evanston
- Pumpkin Picking Near Evanston This Fall Published: Wed, Oct 7, 2026
- New Trier Township Trick-Or-Treating Hours Announced Published: Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Evanston Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
