Highland Park Halloween & Things to Do 2026
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Highland Park and surrounding areas
Around the market district, Highland Park turns the Halloween season into a cider-scented dreamscape with Halloween activities, haunted attractions, and pumpkin picking. Near Ravinia Festival and Central Avenue, visitors can enjoy autumn markets, glowing lights, family activities, and spirited seasonal entertainment.
The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival, Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns, and Ravinia District Halloween Candy Stroll each offer a distinct way to celebrate. Together, they make Highland Park a standout destination for harvest fun, creative costumes, and memorable October evenings.
Find the best Highland Park Halloween happenings this year!
Browse Halloween Near Highland Park by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Downtown Halloween festival with games and trick-or-treating
Food, Drink, and Parties
Adult-only fall festival with craft beverages.
Haunted Experiences
Two distinct haunted attractions: Shattered Skyline and World's Fair.
Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Live orchestra accompanies The Nightmare Before Christmas film
Unique & Unusual
Chicago's top-rated family-friendly ghost tour
Editor's Picks
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13th Floor Haunted House Chicago
(Schiller Park)
Two distinct haunted attractions: Shattered Skyline and World's Fair.
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HOPtober Fest
(Wheaton)
Adult-only fall festival with craft beverages.
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2025 Spooktacular
(Lombard)
Downtown Halloween festival with games and trick-or-treating
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Ghosts of Chicago Tour
(Chicago)
Chicago's top-rated family-friendly ghost tour
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Disney in Concert: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Live
(Chicago)
Live orchestra accompanies The Nightmare Before Christmas film
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Slightly Spooky Saturday
(Chicago)
Trick-or-treating at over 70 locations across Navy Pier.
Highland Park Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
