Evanston Haunted Experiences 2026

9 haunted experiences in Evanston and nearby.

Evanston and its surrounding towns host several Halloween attractions. For a massive indoor scare, consider the larger venues in Rosemont or Skokie. If you prefer something within Evanston itself, the Zombie Scramble offers a unique local experience.

Other events are located in Des Plaines, with the unique Monstrosity experience taking place at Chicago's Colvin House. These events vary from ticketed multi-story haunts to more localized outdoor adventures.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 51 Downtown Evanston Trick or Treat Stroll Evanston

Free trick-or-treating at local businesses with a fall photo backdrop.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 33 Memento Mori Halloween Gala Chicago

Haunting Halloween fundraiser inside a historic medical museum mansion.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 6 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

1 of 15 Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour Chicago

Historian-led walking tour exploring Chicago's historic Loop vice district.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can we do haunted season in Evanston on a budget?

Go on a weeknight or the first October weekend, when many haunts run $5-15 cheaper tickets or online promo codes. Combo passes covering multiple attractions at one park beat paying per haunt. Skip the fast pass by arriving at opening, eat before you go, and set a hard cap for the midway games and photo ops that quietly double the night's cost.

What's parking like at haunted attractions in Evanston?

Rural haunts park hundreds of cars in unlit grass fields: arrive before dark to grab a spot near the exit lane, note a landmark for your row, and keep a flashlight in the car. Expect a $5-10 cash or app parking fee at bigger operations. Leaving at closing means a 20-30 minute crawl out one farm gate, so consider leaving one attraction early.

What's the food situation at scream parks in Evanston?

Bigger parks run food trucks and concession stands with fair-style pricing: budget $10-15 a person for a snack round, and expect card-only lines at some trucks and cash-only at others. Eat a real meal before arriving, since queue time eats the evening, and schedule the concession stop between attractions as a nerves reset. Outside food usually has to stay in the car.

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