See all Waukegan Halloween happenings this year!
Waukegan kicks off Halloween 2025 near the Genesee Theatre and lakefront with theatrical scares and eerie nightlife offerings. Local favorites include macabre entertainment, family events, and haunted nightlife featuring haunted houses and community fall fairs.
Find the best Waukegan Halloween happenings this year!
Top Halloween In and Around Waukegan
- Waukegan Symphony Orchestra Halloween Concert
- Realm of Terror Haunted House (Round Lake Beach)
- GO Waukegan Zombie Walk
- The Woman in Black
- Dungeon of Doom Haunted House (Zion)
- Fright Fest at Six Flags Great America (Gurnee)
- Boo at the Zoo (Racine)
- HOPtober Fest (Wheaton)
- Jack-O'-Lantern Nights (Racine)
- Crystal Lake Trick or Treat Halloween Event (Crystal Lake)
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Waukegan Halloween
Waukegan Haunted Experiences
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Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping experience at Realm of Terror, Illinois' ultimate haunted house. Featured in the Amazon Prime hit 'Haunt Season,' this attraction is renowned for its intense and terrifying scares. Located conveniently in Round Lake Beach, it's a must-visit destination for those seeking the scariest haunted house in the Chicago and Milwaukee areas.
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Prepare for a night of fright at the legendary Dungeon of Doom Haunted House in Zion, Illinois. This immersive attraction promises terrifying encounters and spine-chilling scares for thrill-seekers. With multiple ticket options available, including Fast Pass and V.I.P. experiences, visitors can customize their level of fear. The event runs from late September through early November, offering ample opportunity to face your deepest fears.
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Prepare for a terrifying Halloween transformation at Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS® at Six Flags Great America. They offer a park-wide fright experience with haunted mazes, sinister scare zones, and spine-chilling live shows. Brave the darkness and experience your favorite rides after dark, including the record-breaking dive coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa.
Waukegan Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
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Immerse yourself in the sounds of the season with the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra's annual Halloween Concert. This special performance, held at the Orlin D. Trapp Auditorium, promises a night of captivating music and festive spirit. Join the orchestra and the Waukegan Concert Chorus for an unforgettable evening of orchestral and choral performances.
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Prepare for a night of spine-chilling suspense with 'The Woman in Black' at Three Brothers Theatre. This gripping play follows Arthur Kipps as he recounts a terrifying encounter from his youth involving a spectral woman in black. As the story unfolds, audiences are drawn into a world of grief, memory, and the supernatural, making for a truly haunting theatrical experience.
Waukegan Other Halloween Activities
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Join the GO WAUKEGAN Zombie Walk for a unique community event that blends spooky fun with a focus on health. Participants are encouraged to don their best zombie attire and join the walk, promoting the goal of thirty minutes of daily exercise. This outdoor event is a fantastic way to engage with the community and embrace the Halloween spirit.
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