Zion Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Zion and nearby
Zion creates a pumpkin-spiced Halloween 2026 with pumpkin patches, Halloween events, and winding corn mazes. Dungeon of Doom Haunted House supplies a more intense night of scares, while harvest festivities offer a gentler choice for families. Zion’s lakefront and community parks provide recognizable local settings for seasonal exploring.
With glowing lights, costume activities, and autumn treats throughout the area, visitors can build a full day that moves comfortably from farm fun to after-dark frights.
Editor's Picks
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Dungeon of Doom Haunted House
Nearly one-hour walkthrough across 45,000 square feet with nearly 100 performers.
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Boo at the Zoo
· Racine
Safe outdoor trick-or-treating alongside zoo animals, crafts, and bounce houses.
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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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Waukegan Symphony Orchestra & Concert Chorus: Nightfall: Music of Fear & the Unknown
· Waukegan
Halloween-themed concert by the Waukegan Concert Chorus
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Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume Contest
· Buffalo Grove
Features a doggy egg hunt alongside a creative pet costume competition.
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Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Decorate pumpkins and watch them erupt like volcanoes.
Haunted Experiences
Nearly one-hour walkthrough across 45,000 square feet with nearly 100 performers.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Food trucks, beer sampling, live music, contests, and kids' activities.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Halloween-themed concert by the Waukegan Concert Chorus
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Quarter-mile costumed pet parade with awards across three contest categories.
Zion Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
