Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Libertyville 2026

64 family-friendly fall activities near Libertyville

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 18 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 9 mi Free

Features 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'-Lanterns

Oct 7 – Oct 25

Glencoe 12 mi $$

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

Illustration of a ghost, a witch and a pumpkin figure on a dusk street with glowing houses, autumn leaves and pumpkins (Downtown Evanston Trick or Treat Stroll)

Downtown Evanston Trick or Treat Stroll

Sat, Oct 24

Evanston 21 mi Free

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

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 8 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 19 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 7 mi $$

Chicagoland's fall tradition at Didier Farms

Fall at the Farm - Jerry Smith Farm

Sep 12 – Nov 1

Kenosha 24 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 10 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.

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)

Central Street Trick Or Treat

Sat, Oct 24

Evanston 19 mi

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

Boo at the Zoo

Oct 31 – Nov 1

West Dundee 23 mi $

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

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (Halloween Fun Fest 2.0 & Parade)

Halloween Fun Fest 2.0 & Parade

Sat, Oct 24

Bartlett 23 mi

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

Harvest Fest 2026

Sat, Sep 26

Bensenville 24 mi Free

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

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Autumn Harvest Fest at Spring Valley Nature Center)

Autumn Harvest Fest at Spring Valley Nature Center

Sun, Oct 4

Schaumburg 19 mi $

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

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 19 mi

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

Harvest Fest

Sat, Oct 3

Medinah 21 mi Free

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

Pumpkin Walk

Sat, Oct 3

Buffalo Grove 8 mi $

Stroll a nature path illuminated by over 100 lighted pumpkins.

Trick or Treat Trail

Fri, Oct 30

Buffalo Grove 9 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 13 mi $$$

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

Halloween 3K Fun Run

Fri, Oct 23

Northbrook 13 mi

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

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 19 mi $$

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

Wicked Wilmette

Fri, Oct 16

Wilmette 20 mi $$

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

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 21 mi Free

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

Halloween Hoopla

Fri, Oct 16

Park Ridge 19 mi

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

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 22 mi Free

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

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Event

Sat, Oct 24

Dadeville 22 mi Free

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

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 23 mi Free

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

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 20 mi Free

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

C1 Fall Carnival and Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 24

Chicago 24 mi Free

Features trunk-or-treating, a chili cook-off, and carnival games.

Pumpkin Spice Pilates

Fri, Oct 9

Chicago 25 mi $$

Mat Pilates session followed by a seasonal pumpkin drink.

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 8 mi $

Decorate your own calavera de azúcar to take home.

Northbrook Autumnfest

Sat, Oct 3

Northbrook 13 mi Free

Free community fall festival with classic activities

Goebbert's Farm Teen Trip

Sat, Sep 26

South Barrington 18 mi $$$

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

Pumpkin Smash & Bash

Sat, Nov 7

Park Ridge 20 mi Free

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

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Lincoln Square Apple Fest)

Lincoln Square Apple Fest

Oct 2 – Oct 4

Chicago 26 mi $

Autumn celebration with fresh Midwest apples, cider, live music, and family entertainment.

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (Lincoln Scared & Ravenswoooood Trick-or-Treat)

Lincoln Scared & Ravenswoooood Trick-or-Treat

Sun, Oct 25

Chicago 26 mi Free

Business district trick-or-treating and pumpkin decorating for costumed kids.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Roscoe Village Halloween Block Party)

Roscoe Village Halloween Block Party

Sun, Oct 18

Chicago 26 mi

Family-oriented street celebration with live music, photo ops, and candy.

Pumpkin Fest at Cosley Zoo

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Wheaton 29 mi $

Thousands of pumpkins line the zoo lawn alongside daily scavenger hunts.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Fall Fest at Oak Park)

Fall Fest at Oak Park

Sun, Sep 27

Oak Park 30 mi Free

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

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (10/16: Spooktacular Halloween Stroll)

10/16: Spooktacular Halloween Stroll

Fri, Oct 16

Wheaton 29 mi $

Evening zoo stroll featuring seasonal decorations and pumpkin decorating.

Trick or Treat Trail

Sat, Oct 24

Carol Stream 28 mi

A 1.1-mile trick-or-treat trail featuring games, candy, and a bouncy house.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Monster Fun Halloween Wristband)

Monster Fun Halloween Wristband

Sat, Oct 31

Lombard 29 mi $$

Unlimited indoor attractions and free parkwide trick-or-treating in costume.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Trunk or Treat at Trademark Events)

Trunk or Treat at Trademark Events

Sun, Oct 18

Woodstock 25 mi Free

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

Halloween Hoot and Howl

Fri, Oct 2

River Forest 28 mi Free

Family event featuring pumpkin painting and live music.

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 26 mi $$$

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

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Autumn Equinox Celebration)

Autumn Equinox Celebration

Tue, Sep 22

Wheaton 30 mi Free

Outdoor nature play, crafts, and family activities celebrating fall's arrival.

Boo Bash

Thu, Oct 15

Wheaton 29 mi $

A low-sensory Halloween event designed for neurodiverse children and families.

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 20 mi $

Halloween bowling with crafts and costume contest

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Click, Clack, BOO! A Tricky Treat)

Click, Clack, BOO! A Tricky Treat

Chicago 24 mi $$

Musical adaptation of the "Click, Clack, Moo" book series.

Halloween Skelebration

Glenview 15 mi $$

Fright-free indoor/outdoor Halloween bash for kids

Des Plaines Trunk or Treat

Des Plaines 17 mi $

Trick-or-treating from decorated car trunks

Goebbert's Fall Festival

South Barrington 18 mi $$

Iconic 'Happy Jack' fiberglass pumpkin landmark

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 18 mi $$

Nine weekends of family fun with over 40 attractions

Pumpkin Splash

Hoffman Estates 19 mi $

Swim through a pumpkin patch to find your own pumpkin.

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 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 20 mi Free

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

Boo Bash at Gladstone

Chicago 23 mi Free

Family-friendly Halloween celebration with crafts and games.

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 10 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 13 mi $

Family Halloween show with trick-or-treating

Tom's Farm Market Fall Festival

Huntley 24 mi $

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

Illustration of a giant grinning jack-o'-lantern float and costumed marchers parading along a tree-lined park path at dusk (Aville-o-Ween Trick-or-Treating)

Aville-o-Ween Trick-or-Treating

Chicago 25 mi $

Neighborhood-wide trick-or-treating with over 20 participating businesses.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Wicked WilmetteWilmette

Fri16Oct Halloween HooplaPark Ridge

Fri16Oct 10/16: Spooktacular Halloween StrollWheaton

Sun18Oct Roscoe Village Halloween Block PartyChicago

Sun18Oct Trunk or Treat at Trademark EventsWoodstock

thru1Nov Fall at the Farm - Jerry Smith FarmKenosha

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

LibertyvilleHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties6 parties & tastings

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

LibertyvilleHaunted Experiences15 haunted attractions

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

LibertyvilleHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment7 shows & screenings

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon

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About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near Libertyville

Libertyville families can find Halloween happenings at diverse locations this season. From farm-based pumpkin patches and corn mazes to downtown trick-or-treat strolls and even brewery events, there's a fit for every preference. Consider the Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival for a larger-scale draw, or perhaps a local Trunk or Treat for convenient, community-centered activity.

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