Halloween Events Near Freeport 2026

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Illustration of smiling scarecrows in witch hats and autumn clothes standing among pumpkins and hay bales near cottages

FreeportFamily-Friendly Fall Activities16 family events

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FreeportHaunted Experiences6 haunted attractions

Illustration of a rooftop Halloween bar at dusk with cocktails, a vampire bartender, pumpkin lanterns and a city skyline

FreeportHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties2 parties & tastings

Illustration of a troupe of dancing skeletons in a row on a street at night, with glowing pumpkins and a full moon

FreeportHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment1 shows & screenings

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FreeportUnique Halloween Events6 unique events

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Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (The 2026 Illinois Paranormal Conference)

The 2026 Illinois Paranormal ConferenceRockford · Sat, Oct 10Paranormal presentations, vendors, and supernatural exploration along the Rock River.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (The Path of Pumpkins – A Jack-O-Lantern Experience)

The Path of Pumpkins – A Jack-O-Lantern ExperienceRockford · Oct 17 – Oct 24Displays of student-carved jack-o'-lanterns competing for visitor votes.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Spooktacular Halloween at Anderson Japanese Gardens)

Spooktacular Halloween at Anderson Japanese GardensRockford · Sat, Oct 24Family-friendly Halloween celebration partnered with Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehab & Education Center.

Illustration of a small guide with a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with pumpkins, ghosts and a stone bridge (Twilight Cemetery Tour of Cedar Bluff Cemetery)

Twilight Cemetery Tour of Cedar Bluff CemeteryRockford · Fri, Sep 18Guided tour of historic cemetery with paranormal stories

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Spook the Dells at Severson Dells Nature Center)

Spook the Dells at Severson Dells Nature CenterRockford · 2026 dates not announced yetInteractive theater experience about nocturnal animals.

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (Spook the Blocks)

Spook the BlocksRockford · 2026 dates not announced yetTrick-or-treating at over 30 downtown businesses

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Fri16Oct Kishwaukee Family YMCA Halloween Bash 2026Sycamore

Illustration of a twilight carnival with a glowing ferris wheel, a carousel, a game booth, pumpkins and costumed figures (Kishwaukee Family YMCA Halloween Bash 2026)

Sat17Oct Truck or Treat at Porter ParkRoscoe

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (Truck or Treat at Porter Park)

Sun18Oct Trunk or Treat at Trademark EventsWoodstock

Illustration of a ghost, a witch and a pumpkin figure on a dusk street with glowing houses, autumn leaves and pumpkins (Trunk or Treat at Trademark Events)

Wed21Oct Sycamore Pumpkin FestivalSycamore

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Sycamore Pumpkin Festival)

Sat24Oct Madison Halloween Bar CrawlMadison

Illustration of costumed characters toasting with frothy mugs at picnic tables under string lights and pumpkins (Madison Halloween Bar Crawl)

Sat24Oct The Haunted HustleMiddleton

Illustration of clay characters in Halloween costumes on a stage with a golden trophy, a ghost and an audience (The Haunted Hustle)

About Halloween near Freeport

Freeport celebrates Halloween 2026 with corn mazes, costume parties, and kids Halloween events across its liveliest blocks and family neighborhoods. The city’s Halloween light shows and synchronized displays create a bright centerpiece for evening outings, while pumpkin festivities and supernatural tours add variety to the season. Families can enjoy daytime crafts before returning after dark for decorated streets.

With glowing lights, treats, and approachable activities, Freeport offers a cheerful alternative to more intense haunted attractions. It is an easy place to gather, dress up, and enjoy a memorable fall evening.