Wilmette Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Wilmette and nearby
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.
From an atmospheric stroll to classic candy collecting, Wilmette makes Halloween feel friendly, creative, and easy to enjoy together.
Editor's Picks
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Wicked Wilmette
Family Halloween fun with inflatables, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, and a costume contest
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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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BOO-seum Bash
· Chicago
Family Halloween fun featuring animal encounters, owl pellet dissection, and crafts.
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Browse Halloween Near Wilmette by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Family Halloween fun with inflatables, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, and a costume contest
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Haunting Halloween fundraiser inside a historic medical museum mansion.
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.
Wilmette Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
