Palatine Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Palatine and nearby
Palatine rolls out Halloween 2026 around the city center with haunted festivals and October celebrations by the civic plaza.
Highlights include haunted festivities, October celebrations and eerie adventures that combine suburban charm with spirited seasonal activities.
Editor's Picks
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Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Dash
Costume-themed 5K run/walk and Kids Dash benefitting the Boys & Girls Club.
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Schaumburg Halloween Carnival
· Schaumburg
Classic carnival with a Halloween twist
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13th Floor Haunted House Chicago
· Schiller Park
Chicago haunted attraction featuring mini escape games and secret themed bars.
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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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5 Points Haunted House
· West Chicago
Two floors of terror inside a 100-plus-year-old barn.
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Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns
· Glencoe
Features 75 giant 150-pound pumpkins, live carving, and costumed performers.
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Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Costume-themed 5K run/walk and Kids Dash benefitting the Boys & Girls Club.
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
Live Halloween-themed music played by candlelight in a historic cemetery chapel.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Quarter-mile costumed pet parade with awards across three contest categories.
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about Halloween events and activities in Palatine
- Palatine Halloween Yard Haunts Featured Published: Sat, Oct 10, 2026
- Palatine Haunted House 'Haunted Souls of the Unknown' Published: Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Palatine Halloween Events Map
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