Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Grayslake 2026

53 family-friendly fall activities near Grayslake

Illustration of a glowing ferris wheel and carousel at dusk with pumpkins, jack-o'-lanterns and small costumed figures (Schaumburg Halloween Carnival)

Schaumburg Halloween Carnival

Oct 16 – Oct 31

Schaumburg 22 mi $$

Classic carnival with a Halloween twist

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins with two small farmers, red wheelbarrows and a farm stand (The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival)

The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival

Oct 2 – Oct 4

Highwood 15 mi Free

Features massive pumpkin walls, community carving, carnival rides, and costume contests.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, curling vines, a wheelbarrow and a small farm stand at dusk (All Seasons Orchard Fall Festival)

All Seasons Orchard Fall Festival

Aug 29 – Nov 1

Woodstock 23 mi $$

Features over 30 barnyard activities and a Dolly Parton corn maze.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns)

Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns

Oct 7 – Oct 25

Glencoe 19 mi $$

Features 75 giant 150-pound pumpkins, live carving, and costumed performers.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Santa's Village Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival)

Santa's Village Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival

East Dundee 21 mi

A complete fall makeover with pumpkin patches, mazes, and amusement rides.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume Contest)

Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume Contest

Sat, Oct 24

Buffalo Grove 13 mi Free

Features a doggy egg hunt alongside a creative pet costume competition.

Illustration of a ghost and two costumed kids trick or treating past glowing houses with pumpkins and autumn leaves at dusk (Tricks & Treats in the Valley)

Tricks & Treats in the Valley

Oct 24 – Oct 25

Schaumburg 22 mi $

Half-mile trick-or-treat trail past historic farm buildings and woods.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Happy Times Pumpkin Fest at Didier Farms)

Happy Times Pumpkin Fest at Didier Farms

Sep 16 – Oct 31

Lincolnshire 12 mi $$

Chicagoland's fall tradition at Didier Farms

Fall at the Farm - Jerry Smith Farm

Sep 12 – Nov 1

Kenosha 21 mi $$

Family-owned farm featuring a six-acre corn maze, bounce pads, and pumpkins.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm)

Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm

Sep 19 – Oct 31

Waukegan 9 mi $

Educational corn maze, hayrides, petting zoo, and pre-picked pumpkin patch.

Illustration of a ghost and a small witch carrying a pumpkin bucket on a sidewalk past glowing porches on an autumn street (Boo in the Barn at SOUL Harbour Ranch)

Boo in the Barn at SOUL Harbour Ranch

Sat, Oct 24

Barrington 12 mi $$

Freaky fundraiser featuring trick-or-treating and visits with therapy animals.

Boo at the Zoo

Oct 31 – Nov 1

West Dundee 22 mi $

Features trick-or-treating throughout the zoo and daily costume parades.

Illustration of clay goats, a duck and costumed figures among pumpkins and hay beside a small wooden shelter in daylight (Crystal Lake Trick or Treat Halloween Event)

Crystal Lake Trick or Treat Halloween Event

Sat, Oct 24

Crystal Lake 17 mi

Plaza trick-or-treating with magic shows, a petting zoo, and games.

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (Autumn Harvest Fest at Spring Valley Nature Center)

Autumn Harvest Fest at Spring Valley Nature Center

Sun, Oct 4

Schaumburg 22 mi $

Experience 19th-century farm life demonstrations and seasonal harvest activities.

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Richardson Adventure Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch)

Richardson Adventure Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Sep 12 – Nov 1

Spring Grove 12 mi $$

Home to the world's largest corn maze spanning 28 acres.

Pumpkin Walk

Sat, Oct 3

Buffalo Grove 13 mi $

Stroll a nature path illuminated by over 100 lighted pumpkins.

Trick or Treat Trail

Fri, Oct 30

Buffalo Grove 14 mi Free

No-scare candy trail with friendly characters, games, and live entertainment.

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a small stage with a pumpkin, robot, witch, ghosts, trophy and audience (Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Dash)

Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 24

Palatine 16 mi $$$

Costume-themed 5K run/walk and Kids Dash benefitting the Boys & Girls Club.

Illustration of a row of cars with open trunks decorated for Halloween at sunset with balloons, pumpkins and costumed kids (Kenosha YMCA Trunk or Treat)

Kenosha YMCA Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 24

Kenosha 18 mi Free

Trick-or-treat from creatively decorated trunks in the parking lot.

Halloween 3K Fun Run

Fri, Oct 23

Northbrook 19 mi

Costumed 3K run and walk featuring themed activities and costume contests.

Halloween Hoopla

Fri, Oct 16

Park Ridge 25 mi

Family scarecrow stuffing, pumpkin carving, campfire s'mores, and hayrides.

Illustration of small cars parked at sunset with orange balloons, tiny houses on their roofs, a pumpkin and string lights (Special Needs Trunk-or-Treat)

Special Needs Trunk-or-Treat

Sun, Oct 25

Kenosha 20 mi Free

An inclusive trunk-or-treat celebration designed for children with special needs.

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Event

Sat, Oct 24

Dadeville 23 mi Free

Canine costume contest featuring treats, prizes, and owner-pet coordination.

Illustration of an older person handing out candy to costumed children on a glowing neighborhood porch at dusk (Trunk or Treat at Trademark Events)

Trunk or Treat at Trademark Events

Sun, Oct 18

Woodstock 21 mi Free

Free family gathering featuring decorated trunks, games, candy, and goodie bags.

Pumpkin Volcanoes

Fri, Oct 2

Waukegan 10 mi $

Decorate pumpkins and watch them erupt like volcanoes.

Oak Lawn Trunk or Treat

Wed, Oct 28

Medinah 23 mi Free

Free trick-or-treating among creatively decorated themed car trunks.

Illustration of a candlelit ofrenda altar with marigolds and skull decorations as clay figures stand in a plaza at dusk (Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop)

Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop

Sat, Oct 3

Waukegan 11 mi $

Decorate your own calavera de azúcar to take home.

Northbrook Autumnfest

Sat, Oct 3

Northbrook 19 mi Free

Free community fall festival with classic activities

Goebbert's Farm Teen Trip

Sat, Sep 26

South Barrington 20 mi $$$

Fall farm trip for teens featuring a corn maze and entertainment.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Downtown Evanston Trick or Treat Stroll)

Downtown Evanston Trick or Treat Stroll

Sat, Oct 24

Evanston 28 mi Free

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

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (Central Street Trick Or Treat)

Central Street Trick Or Treat

Sat, Oct 24

Evanston 25 mi

Features neighborhood trick-or-treating, fall selfies, crafts, and a DJ dance party.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Halloween Fun Fest 2.0 & Parade)

Halloween Fun Fest 2.0 & Parade

Sat, Oct 24

Bartlett 26 mi

Costume parade, downtown trick-or-treating, and a haunted art gallery.

Harvest Fest 2026

Sat, Sep 26

Bensenville 29 mi Free

Free admission festival featuring live music, farm activities, and artisan vendors.

Harvest Fest

Sat, Oct 3

Medinah 25 mi Free

Annual community festival featuring live music, hayrides, games, and food trucks.

Wicked Wilmette

Fri, Oct 16

Wilmette 26 mi $$

Family Halloween fun with inflatables, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, and a costume contest

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (A Spooktacular 5K - Trick or Trunk)

A Spooktacular 5K - Trick or Trunk

Sat, Oct 24

Mt Pleasant 27 mi $$

Night 5K Glow Run with Trunk or Treat

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Norwood Park Fall Fest)

Norwood Park Fall Fest

Sat, Oct 3

Chicago 27 mi Free

Free autumn festival featuring games, a candy hunt, and a pumpkin patch.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Fall Pumpkin Candle Making Workshop)

Fall Pumpkin Candle Making Workshop

Fri, Nov 6

Racine 30 mi $$$

Craft a wooden pumpkin dough bowl candle with seasonal fall scents.

Pumpkin Smash & Bash

Sat, Nov 7

Park Ridge 25 mi Free

Roll, smash, and launch pumpkins into compost piles at Centennial Sled Hill.

Illustration of costumed figures beside a table with two gold trophies on a hay covered stage with pumpkins and string lights (Halloween Boo-wling Spooktacular)

Halloween Boo-wling Spooktacular

Hoffman Estates 21 mi $

Halloween bowling with crafts and costume contest

Illustration of toy goats, a pony and white ducks among pumpkins and hay in a fenced pen with two costumed children (Stade's Farm & Market Fall Festival)

Stade's Farm & Market Fall Festival

McHenry 12 mi $$

Nine weekends of family fun with over 40 attractions

Goebbert's Fall Festival

South Barrington 20 mi $$

Iconic 'Happy Jack' fiberglass pumpkin landmark

Pumpkin Splash

Hoffman Estates 20 mi $

Swim through a pumpkin patch to find your own pumpkin.

Halloween Skelebration

Glenview 21 mi $$

Fright-free indoor/outdoor Halloween bash for kids

Des Plaines Trunk or Treat

Des Plaines 22 mi $

Trick-or-treating from decorated car trunks

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Elgin Police Department's Halloween Extravaganza)

Elgin Police Department's Halloween Extravaganza

Elgin 24 mi $

Trick-or-treat at the police department

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (Trunk or Treat at Hidden Creek AquaPark)

Trunk or Treat at Hidden Creek AquaPark

Highland Park 16 mi Free

Kids trick-or-treat from decorated car trunks.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players: Trick or Treat! A Halloween Show)

Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players: Trick or Treat! A Halloween Show

Highland Park 19 mi $

Family Halloween show with trick-or-treating

Tom's Farm Market Fall Festival

Huntley 22 mi $

All-day fall festival with unique nighttime maze and hayride.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (October 3 "Halloween Fun" First Fridays)

October 3 "Halloween Fun" First Fridays

Racine 30 mi $

Halloween-themed First Friday with free pumpkins and face painting.

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (Downtown Racine Candy Crawl)

Downtown Racine Candy Crawl

Racine 30 mi Free

Free candy crawl and Halloween scavenger hunt

Illustration of clay goats, a duck and costumed figures among pumpkins and hay beside a small wooden shelter in daylight (Linden Square Pumpkin Walk)

Linden Square Pumpkin Walk

Wilmette 26 mi Free

Trick-or-treating at local businesses with a petting zoo

Boo Bash at Gladstone

Chicago 29 mi Free

Family-friendly Halloween celebration with crafts and games.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct Halloween 3K Fun RunNorthbrook

Sat24Oct Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume ContestBuffalo Grove

Sat24Oct Tricks & Treats in the ValleySchaumburg

Sat24Oct Boo in the Barn at SOUL Harbour RanchBarrington

Sat24Oct Crystal Lake Trick or Treat Halloween EventCrystal Lake

Sat24Oct Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids DashPalatine

Other Halloween categories near Grayslake

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights

GrayslakeHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties8 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon

GrayslakeHaunted Experiences15 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a small stage with red curtains before a costumed audience

GrayslakeHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment3 shows & screenings

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon

GrayslakeUnique Halloween Events2 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near Grayslake

Grayslake and surrounding towns offer a number of family-friendly Halloween activities this season. From bustling festivals in nearby cities to local pumpkin patches and corn mazes right here in Grayslake, there are many ways to celebrate the autumn holiday.

Consider the large festivals in places like Maple Park and Highwood for a wide array of attractions. If you're seeking something closer to home or perhaps a free community event, investigate the details below.

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