Halloween Events Near North Chicago 2026

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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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Sat17Oct Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/WalkChicago Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk) 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) Fri23Oct Halloween BashMedinah Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk (Halloween Bash) 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)

About Halloween near North Chicago

North Chicago welcomes Halloween 2026 with a warm mix of Halloween happenings for families and plenty of trick or treat excitement near its school neighborhoods. Around Foss Park and the lakefront, glowing lights set the mood for seasonal walks, costume moments, and community activities. Parents can look for friendly scary attractions alongside craft tables and fall treats.

As October advances, neighborhood gatherings create easy ways to enjoy trick or treat traditions without traveling far. From daytime markets to after-dark Halloween happenings, North Chicago offers a welcoming route into the season for little pumpkins, older kids, and grown-up fans of scary attractions.

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