Wilmette Halloween & Things to Do 2026
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Wilmette and surrounding areas
Wilmette celebrates spooky season with spooky things to do, family Halloween events, and kids Halloween events around its porch-lit blocks. Near Wilmette Harbor and the village’s charming central streets, families can enjoy pumpkin activities, glowing lights, costume fun, and harvest festivities.
Pumpkins in the Woods, Linden Square Pumpkin Walk, and Central Street Trick Or Treat each bring a different local flavor to the calendar. From an atmospheric stroll to classic candy collecting, Wilmette makes Halloween feel friendly, creative, and easy to enjoy together.
Find the best Wilmette Halloween happenings this year!
Browse Halloween Near Wilmette by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Downtown Halloween festival with games and trick-or-treating
Food, Drink, and Parties
Adult-only fall festival with craft beverages.
Haunted Experiences
Two distinct haunted attractions: Shattered Skyline and World's Fair.
Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Live orchestra accompanies The Nightmare Before Christmas film
Unique & Unusual
Chicago's top-rated family-friendly ghost tour
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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Ghosts of Chicago Tour
(Chicago)
Chicago's top-rated family-friendly ghost tour
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Disney in Concert: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Live
(Chicago)
Live orchestra accompanies The Nightmare Before Christmas film
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Slightly Spooky Saturday
(Chicago)
Trick-or-treating at over 70 locations across Navy Pier.
Wilmette Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
