Highland Park Halloween Events 2026

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Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights Highland ParkFamily-Friendly Fall Activities62 family events Illustration of a Halloween nightclub where costumed clay partygoers dance beneath purple and green lights near a stage Highland ParkHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties17 parties & tastings Illustration of a moonlit brick building with a glowing green window, an empty wheelchair, and a lantern lit stone archway Highland ParkHaunted Experiences11 haunted attractions Illustration of an outdoor movie night with a big blank screen, lawn chairs, blankets and pumpkins under a starry sky Highland ParkHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment6 shows & screenings Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon Highland ParkUnique Halloween Events12 unique events

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Illustration of a glowing ferris wheel and carousel at dusk with pumpkins, jack-o'-lanterns and small costumed figures (Schaumburg Halloween Carnival) Schaumburg Halloween CarnivalSchaumburg · Oct 16 – Oct 31Classic carnival with a Halloween twist Illustration of a haunted house with a lit window, dead trees, crows and gravestones under a full moon (13th Floor Haunted House Chicago) 13th Floor Haunted House ChicagoSchiller Park · Sep 12 – Nov 8Chicago haunted attraction featuring mini escape games and secret themed bars. 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 FestivalHighwood · Oct 2 – Oct 4Features massive pumpkin walls, community carving, carnival rides, and costume contests. 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'-LanternsGlencoe · Oct 7 – Oct 25Features 75 giant 150-pound pumpkins, live carving, and costumed performers. Illustration of a small witch and a friendly ghost performing on a red curtained stage as a costumed audience watches (Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Classical Compositions) Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Classical CompositionsChicagoLive Halloween-themed music played by candlelight in a historic cemetery chapel. Illustration of a skeleton drummer, a witch guitarist and a pumpkin headed band playing on an outdoor stage at night (Waukegan Symphony Orchestra & Concert Chorus: Nightfall: Music of Fear & the Unknown) Waukegan Symphony Orchestra & Concert Chorus: Nightfall: Music of Fear & the UnknownWaukegan · Sat, Nov 7Halloween-themed concert by the Waukegan Concert Chorus

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Thu22Oct Northbrook Halloween Pet ParadeNorthbrook Illustration of a giant grinning jack-o'-lantern float and costumed marchers parading along a tree-lined park path at dusk (Northbrook Halloween Pet Parade) Fri23Oct Halloween 3K Fun RunNorthbrook Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on an outdoor stage with costumed figures, a ghost, a trophy and a watching crowd (Halloween 3K Fun Run) Sat24Oct Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume ContestBuffalo Grove 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) Sat24Oct Central Street Trick Or TreatEvanston Illustration of two costumed trick or treaters with candy buckets on a dusk street of glowing houses and carved pumpkins (Central Street Trick Or Treat) Sat24Oct Tricks & Treats in the ValleySchaumburg 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) Sun25Oct BOO-seum BashChicago Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (BOO-seum Bash)

About Halloween in Highland Park

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.

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Halloween in Nearby Cities

Northbrook 4 mi away · 3 events Wheeling 7 mi away Glenview 7 mi away · 1 event Buffalo Grove 8 mi away · 5 events Wilmette 9 mi away · 4 events Vernon Hills 9 mi away

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