Gary Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Gary and nearby
Gary's Halloween 2026 stirs downtown and the lakefront with frightful attractions and ghostly events across familiar city blocks.
The city showcases spooky attractions, fall harvest celebrations, and Halloween nightlife blending family-friendly haunts and adult evenings.
Editor's Picks
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Trick or Treat @ Woodson Branch
Trick-or-treating for children in Pre-K through eighth grade.
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Pumpkin Fun @ Woodson
Bring your own pumpkin to decorate using library-supplied materials.
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Halloween Movie Night @ Children's Services
Hosted at the Gary Public Library and Cultural Center.
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Halloween and Fall Story Hour @ Children’s Services
Seasonal story hour hosted at the library's Children's Services department.
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Halloween Story Time & Craft @ Woodson
Halloween story session and craft activity held at the library branch.
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Scarecrow Craft @ Kennedy Branch
Children's scarecrow craft session at the Kennedy Branch library.
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Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Trick-or-treating for children in Pre-K through eighth grade.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Chicago's longest-running Halloween costume party in a historic haunted hotel.
Haunted Experiences
Indiana's #1 Halloween event with movie-quality haunted attractions.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Hosted at the Gary Public Library and Cultural Center.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Evening Halloween parade moving along Columbus Drive against the Chicago skyline.
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about Halloween events and activities in Gary
- Pancake Day Gets a Halloween Twist Published: Sun, Oct 11, 2026
- Halloween Costume Inspo from Chicago Costume Published: Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Gary Halloween Events Map
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