Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Lansing 2026

43 family-friendly fall activities near Lansing

Illustration of a giant pumpkin float rolling down a town street past costumed figures, with orange balloons and confetti (Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade)

Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade

Sat, Oct 31

Chicago 21 mi Free

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

Boo! at the Zoo

Oct 3 – Oct 25

Brookfield 24 mi

Features trick-or-treating, costume parades, inflatables, and themed treats.

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 21 mi $$

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

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

Sat, Oct 24

West Chicago 22 mi

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

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

Odyssey Fun Farm

Sep 26 – Oct 31

Tinley Park 13 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 21 mi $$

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

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 13 mi

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

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 16 mi $$

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

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

Sat, Oct 31

Chicago 23 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 17 mi

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

Hull-o-ween Open House

Sat, Oct 24

Chicago 22 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 23 mi $

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

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 14 mi $

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

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (Halloween in the Park)

Halloween in the Park

Sat, Oct 10

Hobart 15 mi

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

Howl-O-Ween at Wolfe Wildlife

Sat, Oct 17

Oak Lawn 14 mi $

Halloween games and activities along the Wolfe Wildlife walking path.

Trick or Treat @ Woodson Branch

Sat, Oct 31

Gary 14 mi

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

Pumpkin Fun @ Woodson

Thu, Oct 22

Gary 14 mi

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

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated as tiny haunted houses with pumpkins and costumed kids at dusk (This is Life Trunk or Treat & Halloween Costume Contest)

This is Life Trunk or Treat & Halloween Costume Contest

Sat, Oct 24

Chicago 15 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

Sat, Oct 24

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

Sat, Oct 17

Chicago 23 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 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 11 mi

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

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 11 mi

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

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 14 mi

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

Pumpkin Painting

Sat, Oct 17

Summit 21 mi $

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

Konow's Corn Maze

Sat, Sep 19

Homer Glen 23 mi $$

Features two corn mazes spanning 3.4 miles and 0.4 miles.

Family Fall Fest 2026

Mon, Oct 12

Lockport 27 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 27 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 (Spooktacular Fun Night)

Spooktacular Fun Night

Fri, Oct 30

Westmont 27 mi Free

Free family games, crafts, and silly fun with Wacky Drac.

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

Sat, Oct 31

Chicago 29 mi $$$

Kids and adults cook festive savory bites and sweet treats together.

Trick-or-Treat at 900

Chicago 24 mi $

Indoor trick-or-treating across seven levels of shops

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

Halloween Party at Calumet

Chicago 11 mi Free

Festive Halloween party with costume contest and carnival games

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (5th Annual Spooktacular Saturday)

5th Annual Spooktacular Saturday

Chicago 12 mi Free

Indoor trick-or-treating with balloon artists.

Halloween Hollow

Mokena 18 mi $$

Carnival, live music, and Monster Market.

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

Trunk or Treat at Eggers Grove

Chicago 9 mi Free

Family-friendly Trunk or Treat event with free admission.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Hometown Hocus Pocus Indoor Market)

Hometown Hocus Pocus Indoor Market

Crown Point 14 mi $$

Halloween-themed market with local artisans

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

Drive Thru Trunk or Treat

Chicago Heights 7 mi Free

Festive drive-thru with decorated trunks and treat distribution

Illustration of an orange tractor pulling a wooden hay wagon with costumed characters past pumpkins, trees and a red barn (Halloween in the Park - Lake Station)

Halloween in the Park - Lake Station

Lake Station 15 mi $

Community trick-or-treat and hayride event.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Cider with the Sanderson Sisters at Normandy Park)

Cider with the Sanderson Sisters at Normandy Park

Chicago 21 mi $

Meet the Sanderson Sisters characters

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Scarecrow Decorating ContestLockport

Sat17Oct Howl-O-Ween at Wolfe WildlifeOak Lawn

Sat17Oct Nightmare on Grounds St. MarketChicago

Sat17Oct Pumpkin PaintingSummit

thru8Nov Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall FestHomer Glen

thru25Oct Harvest Tyme Fall Festival & Pumpkin PatchLowell

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Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins

LansingHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties33 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon

LansingHaunted Experiences9 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk

LansingHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment7 shows & screenings

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

LansingUnique Halloween Events13 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near Lansing

Lansing area families have many Halloween choices as the season approaches. Some events offer large-scale celebrations like parades, while others provide more intimate, indoor trick-or-treating experiences.

Consider a major pumpkin patch festival in a nearby town or free community gatherings for younger children. With events spread throughout the region, you can find the perfect fit for your Halloween plans.

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43 family-friendly fall activities near Lansing

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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