Mchenry Halloween & Things to Do 2026
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Mchenry and surrounding areas
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.
Find the best McHenry Halloween happenings this year!
Browse Halloween Near Mchenry by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Downtown Halloween festival with games and trick-or-treating
Haunted Experiences
Two distinct haunted attractions: Shattered Skyline and World's Fair.
Food, Drink, and Parties
Adult-only fall festival with craft beverages.
Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
A chilling ghost story brought to life on stage
Unique & Unusual
Haunted castle miniature with 7-color changing lights
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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Howlin' at the Moon
(Naperville)
Adults-only Halloween bash with live music and themed attractions.
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All Hallows Eve at Naper Settlement
(Naperville)
Annual fall festival with magic, monsters, and mythical entertainment.
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Cantigny Fall Festival
(Winfield)
Weekend-long fall festival with live music and craft vendors
Mchenry Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
