Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Hammond 2026

Chicago 21 mi Free

Chicago's Halloween night parade featuring a costume contest with cash prizes.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (West Chicago Halloween Festivities)

West Chicago Halloween Festivities

West Chicago 22 mi

Family trick-or-treating and fall activities in downtown West Chicago.

Illustration of clay goats, a duck and costumed figures among pumpkins and hay beside a small wooden shelter in daylight (Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest)

Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest

Sep 4 – Nov 8

Homer Glen 23 mi $$

Chicagoland fall festival featuring unlimited carnival rides, pig races, and farm fun.

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

Spooktacular Trick or Treat

Sun, Oct 25

Berwyn 23 mi

Family Halloween trick-or-treating celebration at Proksa Park

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (Annual Trunk or Treat at Sunset Hill Farm County Park)

Annual Trunk or Treat at Sunset Hill Farm County Park

Valparaiso 23 mi Free

Community partners hand out candy and giveaways alongside on-site food vendors.

Odyssey Fun Farm

Sep 26 – Oct 31

Tinley Park 15 mi $$

Family-friendly fall fun across a 110-acre farm in Tinley Park.

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Harvest Tyme Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch)

Harvest Tyme Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch

Sep 19 – Oct 25

Lowell 22 mi $$

Northwest Indiana fall festival with corn mazes, amusement rides, and pumpkin picking.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins with two small farmers, red wheelbarrows and a farm stand (Johnson's Farm Pumpkin Festival)

Johnson's Farm Pumpkin Festival

Sep 26 – Oct 25

Hobart 14 mi $$

Pick-your-own pumpkins, corn maze, and family farm activities.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Tinley Park Boo Bash)

Tinley Park Boo Bash

Sun, Oct 25

Tinley Park 15 mi

Family trick-or-treating through business booths with live DJ entertainment.

Pumpkin Glow

Sep 19 – Oct 25

Lowell 21 mi $

Half-mile trail featuring over one million lights and hand-carved jack-o-lanterns.

Illustration of a clay altar with candles and marigolds, skull decorations and small dancing figures under paper banners (Slightly Spooky Saturday)

Slightly Spooky Saturday

Chicago 22 mi Free

Trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and free workshops at Navy Pier.

Fall Fest at Oak Park

Sun, Sep 27

Oak Park 25 mi Free

Carnival rides, live bats and skunks, and pumpkin carving demonstrations.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (The Great Pumpkin Party)

The Great Pumpkin Party

Sat, Oct 3

Orland Park 19 mi

Family fall festival with pony rides, hayrides, and costume contests.

Hull-o-ween Open House

Chicago 21 mi Free

Folklore storytelling, 1920s silent films, and custom spooky poetry on-site.

IPH's Fall Fest on The Riverwalk

Sep 19 – Oct 31

Chicago 22 mi $

Riverwalk festival featuring boat hayrides on the Chicago River and pumpkin patch.

Halloween in the Park

Sat, Oct 10

Hobart 13 mi

Community trunk-or-treat gathering with candy, music, and costume contests.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Tinley Junction: Ghostly Golf)

Tinley Junction: Ghostly Golf

Oct 2 – Oct 4

Tinley Park 16 mi $

Play mini-golf on a decorated course in costume for a treat.

Howl-O-Ween at Wolfe Wildlife

Oak Lawn 15 mi $

Halloween games and activities along the Wolfe Wildlife walking path.

Trick or Treat @ Woodson Branch

Gary 12 mi

Trick-or-treating for children in Pre-K through eighth grade.

Pumpkin Fun @ Woodson

Thu, Oct 22

Gary 12 mi

Bring your own pumpkin to decorate using library-supplied materials.

Illustration of small cars parked at sunset with orange balloons, tiny houses on their roofs, a pumpkin and string lights (This is Life Trunk or Treat & Halloween Costume Contest)

This is Life Trunk or Treat & Halloween Costume Contest

Chicago 14 mi Free

Community trunk or treat gathering featuring candy and a costume contest.

Illustration of a ghost and two costumed kids trick or treating past glowing houses with pumpkins and autumn leaves at dusk (Crown Point Pumpkin Walk)

Crown Point Pumpkin Walk

Crown Point 15 mi Free

Trick-or-treat around the square with participating local businesses.

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (Nightmare on Grounds St. Market)

Nightmare on Grounds St. Market

Chicago 22 mi Free

Chicago Halloween and horror market featuring local vendors, tattoos, and oddities.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Pumpkin Carving & Painting at Midwest Coast Brewing Company)

Pumpkin Carving & Painting at Midwest Coast Brewing Company

Thu, Oct 29

Chicago 23 mi $$$

Includes a pumpkin, carving supplies, paint, and your first drink.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Halloween and Fall Story Hour @ Children’s Services)

Halloween and Fall Story Hour @ Children’s Services

Mon, Oct 19

Gary 8 mi

Seasonal story hour hosted at the library's Children's Services department.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Scarecrow Craft @ Kennedy Branch)

Scarecrow Craft @ Kennedy Branch

Tue, Oct 20

Gary 9 mi

Children's scarecrow craft session at the Kennedy Branch library.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Halloween Story Time & Craft @ Woodson)

Halloween Story Time & Craft @ Woodson

Mon, Oct 26

Gary 12 mi

Halloween story session and craft activity held at the library branch.

Pumpkin Painting

Summit 21 mi $

Hands-on pumpkin decorating session designed for kids and families.

Family Fall Fest 2026

Mon, Oct 12

Lockport 29 mi $

Fall festival featuring hayrides, a petting zoo, inflatables, and Scarecrow Lane.

Halloween Hoot and Howl

Fri, Oct 2

River Forest 27 mi Free

Family event featuring pumpkin painting and live music.

Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Oct 5 – Oct 18

Lockport 29 mi

Create a scarecrow display or vote along Dellwood Park's path.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Hands-On Family Spooky Snacks and Sweet Treats)

Hands-On Family Spooky Snacks and Sweet Treats