McHenry Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in McHenry and nearby
McHenry saves its best for Halloween 2026 with trick or treat traditions, Halloween things to do, and festive trunk or treat gatherings. Near Petersen Park and the Fox River, glowing lights, colorful costumes, and autumn scenery make seasonal activities especially inviting.
Stade's Farm & Market Fall Festival offers classic harvest fun, while Dan Patch Stables Haunted Hayride and Haunted Barn brings theatrical scares after dark. From chili-season gatherings to pumpkin outings, McHenry gives families and thrill-seekers plenty of ways to celebrate.
Editor's Picks
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Schaumburg Halloween Carnival
· Schaumburg
Classic carnival with a Halloween twist
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The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival
· Highwood
Features massive pumpkin walls, community carving, carnival rides, and costume contests.
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Santa's Village Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival
· East Dundee
A complete fall makeover with pumpkin patches, mazes, and amusement rides.
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Waukegan Symphony Orchestra & Concert Chorus: Nightfall: Music of Fear & the Unknown
· Waukegan
Halloween-themed concert by the Waukegan Concert Chorus
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Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume Contest
· Buffalo Grove
Features a doggy egg hunt alongside a creative pet costume competition.
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Tricks & Treats in the Valley
· Schaumburg
Half-mile trick-or-treat trail past historic farm buildings and woods.
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Browse Halloween Near McHenry by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Classic carnival with a Halloween twist
Haunted Experiences
Chicago haunted attraction featuring mini escape games and secret themed bars.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Food trucks, beer sampling, live music, contests, and kids' activities.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Halloween-themed concert by the Waukegan Concert Chorus
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Quarter-mile costumed pet parade with awards across three contest categories.
McHenry Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
