10 dated events
Everything here is a dated event a venue has published on its own website: fright nights and family haunts, trick-or-treat trails, boo-at-the-zoos. Fall festivals with a corn maze and a scarecrow are autumn rather than Halloween and sit on the pumpkin page instead; a Day of the Dead remembrance is its own tradition and is not filed under this one.
10 dated events across 5 attractions, soonest first. Many are on selected nights only and several are ticketed separately — the venue’s own page, linked under every quote, is the one to check before you set off.
On nowSep 25 – Nov 1Season
Midnight Terror Haunted House - #1 Must See Haunted House in Illinois, Oak Lawn
Midnight Terror Haunted House opens for the fall season, operating through November 1st. Families can visit the haunted attraction during its scheduled days and times.
“opening Friday, September 25th through November 1st”
Oct 2Fridays & Saturdays in October from 7pm til 11pmRegular dates
Downs Haunted House, Downs
The haunted house features a fright fest with a haunted house, haunted hay rack ride, concessions, bonfires, apparel sales, and queue line entertainment including a fire-blowing clown and stilt walker.
“Fridays & Saturdays in October from 7pm til 11pm”
Next weekendOct 2 – 30Event
Sonny Acres Farm, West Chicago
An interactive haunted experience with live actors in a barn maze and hayride featuring scarecrows and zombie cowboys. Guests encounter creepy scenes, props and theatrical effects throughout the attraction.
“Select Nights October 2–30, 2026”
Next weekendOct 3Fridays & Saturdays in October from 7pm til 11pmRegular dates
Downs Haunted House, Downs
The haunted house features a fright fest with a haunted house, haunted hay rack ride, concessions, bonfires, apparel sales, and queue line entertainment including a fire-blowing clown and stilt walker.
“Fridays & Saturdays in October from 7pm til 11pm”
Oct 9Fridays & Saturdays in October from 7pm til 11pmRegular dates
Downs Haunted House, Downs
The haunted house features a fright fest with a haunted house, haunted hay rack ride, concessions, bonfires, apparel sales, and queue line entertainment including a fire-blowing clown and stilt walker.
“Fridays & Saturdays in October from 7pm til 11pm”
Oct 17Event
Blackberry Farm, Aurora
A trick-or-treat activity included with Pumpkin Weekends admission on October 17, running from 11am to 3pm.
“October 17 Trick-or-Treat: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.”
Oct 17Event
Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center, Des Plaines
Families bring their dogs in costumes for an afternoon of treats, games, and Halloween fun. The event celebrates pets in their spookiest, silliest, or most adorable costumes.
“Dates: October 17, 2026 at 10:00 am”
Oct 24Event
Midnight Terror Haunted House - #1 Must See Haunted House in Illinois, Oak Lawn
A daytime trick-or-treat event at Midnight Terror Haunted House on October 24th from noon to 2pm. Families dress up and trick-or-treat through the attraction before the evening monsters arrive.
“Trick-Or-Treat - October 24th | 12pm-2:00pm”
Oct 24 · 12:00 pmEvent
Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center, Des Plaines
Families in costumes visit decorated car trunks to collect Halloween treats. All participants, children and adults, must register for a time slot. For ages 3 and up.
“Dates: October 24, 2026 at 12:00 pm”
Oct 30 · 6:30 pmEvent
Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center, Des Plaines
The pool transforms with spooky decorations, floating skeletons, jack-o'-lanterns, and glowing LED eyeballs set to eerie music. Families swim in costumes and enjoy themed treats at an after-swim party.
“Dates: October 30, 2026 at 6:30 pm”
