Halloween Events Near Wheeling 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events near Wheeling
Wheeling greets the fall season with fall festivals, Halloween events, and trunk or treat gatherings around its historic district. Scare mazes, jump-scare houses, autumn celebrations, and family activities create a lively range of experiences, while seasonal lights brighten the streets. Heritage Park offers a recognizable local landmark for a relaxed afternoon outdoors.
Right up to Halloween night, visitors can move from gentle harvest entertainment to more intense ghostly adventures. Wheeling’s varied calendar makes it easy for every group to find a comfortable level of spooky fun.
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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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Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns
· Glencoe
Features 75 giant 150-pound pumpkins, live carving, and costumed performers.
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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Classical Compositions
· Chicago
Live Halloween-themed music played by candlelight in a historic cemetery chapel.
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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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Browse Halloween Near Wheeling by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Classic carnival with a Halloween twist
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Features dinner buffets, gift cards, and a social media costume contest.
Haunted Experiences
Chicago haunted attraction featuring mini escape games and secret themed bars.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Live Halloween-themed music played by candlelight in a historic cemetery chapel.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Nighttime 5K run and walk along a candlelit cemetery course.
Wheeling Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
