Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Oct 25
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Oct 24
Blackberry Farm, Aurora
A balloon-artist activity included with Pumpkin Weekends admission on October 24, running from noon to 3pm.
“October 24 Balloon Artist: Noon to 3 p.m.”
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Oct 24
David S. Palmer Arena, Danville
Danville Flyers v Kenosha Knights — October 24, 202612:00 pm - 2:00 pm.
“October 24, 202612:00 pm - 2:00 pm”
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Oct 24
Haunted Haven, Dixon
The haunt operates Friday and Saturday nights with last tickets sold at 11pm. Families experience a haunted house attraction with character actors, concessions, and entertainment while waiting.
“Starting Friday, October 2nd, 2026, we will be open every Friday and Saturday from 7-11pm through October 31st, 2026.”
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Oct 24
Kidzeum of Health and Science, Springfield
Kidzeum's Halloween celebration features crafts, spooky science, face painting, dancers, a costume parade, and live animal encounters with Wild Times Exotics. Families in costume enjoy hands-on activities throughout the day.
“Saturday, Oct 24 · 9 am to 6 pm”
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Oct 24
Oak Lawn Park District - Ice Arena, Oak Lawn
The Oak Lawn Park District IndepenDANCE Collective presents a Monster High theme dance production. Families can watch ghouls dance in this voltageous production with tickets on sale.
“Dates: October 24, 2026 at 7:30 pm”
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Oct 24
Stars and Strikes Bowling Center, Scott Air Force Base
Families celebrate Halloween with bowling, food and festive fun at Stars & Strikes on October 24 from 1pm to 3pm.
“Scary Bowl October 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm”
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52 items running for a fortnight or less, so these are on now rather than on all year. Where the same place also has a longer run on, it is on the same card.
Navy Pier, Chicago
3 things on here this weekend
Oct 17 – 24Season
Navy Pier hosts free movies in Crystal Gardens on Saturday, October 17, with spooky activities, games, crafts, and food from pier shops and restaurants available.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “There is no admission fee to enter Navy Pier.”
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“Join us for free movies in Crystal Gardens on Saturdays, October 17 and 24, and trick-or-treating on Halloween, October 31.”
Oct 17 – 31Event
Navy Pier hosts free movies in Crystal Gardens on Saturdays, October 17 and 24, plus trick-or-treating on Halloween, October 31. Families enjoy spooky activities, games, crafts, and food from pier shops.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “There is no admission fee to enter Navy Pier.”
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“Join us for free movies in Crystal Gardens on Saturdays, October 17 and 24, and trick-or-treating on Halloween, October 31.”
Oct 24 – Nov 1Event
Free indoor movies at Navy Pier's Crystal Gardens on October 17, 24, and 31, and November 1, featuring family-friendly films and spooky picks.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “There is no admission fee to enter Navy Pier.”
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“Enjoy free indoor movies at Navy Pier's Crystal Gardens on October 17, 24 and 31, and November 1, featuring family-friendly films and spooky picks.”
Oct 24 – 31 · 1:00 pmSeason
Charles Gates Dawes House, Evanston
Visitors step into the home of Former U.S. Vice President Charles Gates Dawes, ambassador to Great Britain and Nobel Peace Prize winner, on guided tours at 1:00 pm.
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“Dates: October 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm”
Oct 24Event
Midnight Terror Haunted House - #1 Must See Haunted House in Illinois, Oak Lawn
A daytime kid-friendly trick-or-treat event at Midnight Terror. Families dress up and trick-or-treat through the haunted house before the monsters arrive in the evening.
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“Trick-Or-Treat - October 24th | 12pm-2:00pm”
Oak Lawn Park District - Ice Arena, Oak Lawn
2 things on here this weekend
Venue admission
Tickets availableOct 24 · 7:30 pmEvent
The Oak Lawn Park District IndepenDANCE Collective presents a Monster High theme dance production. Families can watch ghouls dance in this voltageous production with tickets on sale.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Dates: October 24, 2026 at 7:30 pm”
Oct 25 · 3:00 pmEvent
The Oak Lawn Park District IndepenDANCE Collective presents a Monster High theme dance production. Families can watch ghouls dance in this voltageous production with tickets on sale.
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“Dates: October 25, 2026 at 3:00 pm”
2 more on in the Chicago region this weekend, each on its venue’s own page. What’s on in the Chicago region
Yaeger's Farm Market & Distributing Company, DeKalb
3 things on here this weekend
Oct 19 – 31Season
The farm market features colorful pumpkins, gourds, squash, chrysanthemums, straw bales, Indian corn, caramel apples, and apple cider throughout the fall season.
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“Late September - October”
Oct 8 – 31Season
Freshly made caramel apples, apple cider from Honey Hill orchard, oatmeal caramel apple cookies, corn stalk bundles, Indian corn, and straw bales available.
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“Caramel ApplesLate September - October”
Oct 8 – 31Season
Wide selection of pie pumpkins, carving pumpkins, specialty pumpkins in various colors and sizes, gourds, and squash varieties available for purchase.
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“PumpkinsLate September - October”
Oct 20 – 25Event
Northbrook Sports Center, Northbrook
Northbrook Theatre Youth Company performs the age-appropriate musical Beetlejuice JR. live on stage. A recreational theatre program featuring young actors working with professional staff.
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“October 20 - October 25 NTYC Presents: "Beetlejuice JR." Join Northbrook Theatre Youth Company for Beetlejuice JR. live on stage this fall!”
Sonny Acres Farm, West Chicago
3 things on here this weekend
Venue admission
Tickets availableOct 22 – 30Season
See more details — October 22, 20267:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
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“October 22, 20267:00 pm - 9:00 pm”
Oct 9 – 30Season
Interactive haunted attractions with live actors pull guests through spine-chilling scenes on a hayride and in a barn, delivering an unforgettable night of Halloween scares.
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“OCT 2–4 | OCT 9–11 | OCT 16–18 | OCT 22–25 | OCT 29–30”
Sep 19 – Oct 30Season
Families pick pumpkins, ride hayrides, visit farm animals, enjoy amusement rides and attractions, browse the farm store, and eat seasonal food throughout the festival grounds.
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“SEPTEMBER 19th – OCTOBER 30th”
Oct 23 – 25Event
Funway, Batavia
Families skate in costume with contests, Ghost Busters Skate, Zombie Escape, Trick-or-Treat Games, and Halloween Glow Skate across multiple sessions Friday through Sunday.
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“Friday, October 23rd 6:30pm-8:30pm, 9pm-11pm - Costume Contest - Ghost Busters Skate”
13 more on in Chicago Suburbs this weekend, each on its venue’s own page. What’s on in Chicago Suburbs
Oct 17 – 24Event
Anderson Japanese Gardens, Rockford
Regional schools showcase carved pumpkins in Halloween-themed outdoor exhibits. Visitors receive voting cards to select their favorite school display; winners announced October 26.
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“Voting Begins Saturday, October 17, 2026 Through Saturday, October 24, 2026”
Oct 24 – 25Event
Burpee Museum of Natural History, Rockford
The museum hosts a spooky Halloween party with flashlight graveyards, creepy dissections, glowing experiments, and Barnes Mansion tours. Families explore taxidermy displays, the Haunted Graveyard, bones, fossils, and the Mad Scientist Lab.
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“Join us Oct 24–25 for Haunted Burpee: flashlight graveyards, creepy dissections, glowing experiments & more.”
Oct 24Starting Friday, October 2nd, 2026, we will be open every Friday and Saturday frRegular dates
Haunted Haven, Dixon
The haunt operates Friday and Saturday nights with last tickets sold at 11pm. Families experience a haunted house attraction with character actors, concessions, and entertainment while waiting.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Starting Friday, October 2nd, 2026, we will be open every Friday and Saturday from 7-11pm through October 31st, 2026.”
Oct 24 · 3:00 pmEvent
Krape Park, Freeport
Families enjoy stroller-friendly walkways and a safe Halloween alternative at Krape Park, collecting candy and experiencing a taste of Halloween without trekking up and down streets.
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“Dates: October 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm”
2 more on in Rockford & the North this weekend, each on its venue’s own page. What’s on in Rockford & the North
David S. Palmer Arena, Danville
3 things on here this weekend
Oct 22 – 27Season
DYH 10U & 12U — October 22, 20265:45 pm - 6:45 pm.
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“October 22, 20265:45 pm - 6:45 pm”
Oct 24Event
Danville Flyers v Kenosha Knights — October 24, 202612:00 pm - 2:00 pm.
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“October 24, 202612:00 pm - 2:00 pm”
Oct 24Event
DYH hosts a 'Try Hockey for Free' event on October 24, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
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“DYH 'Try Hockey for Free' Event October 24, 202612:00 pm - 2:00 pm”
Oct 24Tickets can also be purchased atDooley Park on Fridays & Saturdays in October frRegular dates
Downs Haunted House, Downs
The haunted house features a haunted house attraction, hayrack ride, concessions, bonfires, and queue line entertainment including a fire-blowing clown and stilt walker.
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“Tickets can also be purchased atDooley Park on Fridays & Saturdays in October from 7pm til 11pm.”
Oct 24 · 11:00 amEvent
Peoria Zoo, Peoria
A daytime Zootober event designed for individuals and families of all abilities, featuring trick-or-treating at candy stations, teal pumpkin stops with non-food treats, reduced sound levels, character interactions, and festival activities.
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“Saturday, October 24 | 11 AM - 2 PM Rain Date: Sunday, October 25”
Oct 24Open Fridays and Saturdays in October from 7pm – 11pm.Regular dates
Terror on Washington Street, Clinton
The haunted house opens on Fridays and Saturdays throughout October, from 7pm to 11pm, featuring spine-chilling thrills and heart-pounding scares in an intense environment with strobe lights and fog.
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“Open Fridays and Saturdays in October from 7pm – 11pm.”
5 more on in Peoria & Central Illinois this weekend, each on its venue’s own page. What’s on in Peoria & Central Illinois
Oct 24 · 9:00 amEvent
Kidzeum of Health and Science, Springfield
Kidzeum's Halloween celebration features crafts, spooky science, face painting, dancers, a costume parade, and live animal encounters with Wild Times Exotics. Families in costume enjoy hands-on activities throughout the day.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Saturday, Oct 24 · 9 am to 6 pm”
Oct 24 · 10:00 amEvent
Quincy Children's Museum, Quincy
District Trick or Treat takes place at the museum from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Families can participate in trick-or-treating activities.
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“District Trick or Treat October 24 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm”
Oct 24Event
Stars and Strikes Bowling Center, Scott Air Force Base
Families celebrate Halloween with bowling, food and festive fun at Stars & Strikes on October 24 from 1pm to 3pm.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Scary Bowl October 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm”
34 longer runs — exhibitions and seasons open across the weekend but on for more than 14 days. Closing soonest first.
Oct 3 – 25Season
Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Riverside
Families enjoy trick-or-treating, festive photo-ops, Halloween-themed treats, and weekend entertainment including character appearances, animal enrichment activities, and costume parades throughout the zoo.
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“October 3 - 25, 2026 Weekdays: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Weekends: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.”
Sep 26 – Nov 1Season
Field Museum, Chicago
The Field Museum transforms with Underground MISadventure: Zombie Fungus and Halloween Harvest Maze. Families explore immersive experiences featuring creepy fungi, poisonous mushrooms, and a spooky plant maze with scavenger hunts.
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“Fright at the Field will run September 26 through November 1, 2026.”
Oct 12 – Nov 2Season
Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest
A traditional Day of the Dead ofrenda exhibit honors ancestors through offerings, symbols, and cultural displays at Trailside Museum from October 12 through November 2.
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“Visita nuestra ofrenda tradicional en exhibición del 12 de octubre al 2 de noviembre”
Sep 16 – Nov 9Season
The Quandary Escape Rooms, Chicago
A Halloween revamp of Left at Home with new puzzles. Families take on the role of Cal McKevinister in a thrilling race against time, using wits to outsmart bandits in this nostalgic adventure.
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“Halloween revamp of Left at Home! With new puzzles! From Sept 16 - Nov 9.”
1 more on in the Chicago region this weekend, each on its venue’s own page. What’s on in the Chicago region
Oct 10 – 25Event
Illinois Railway Museum, Union
Families ride Halloween-themed streetcars to a pumpkin patch, select pumpkins with farm hands, pose with life-size cutouts and antique farm equipment, and visit the Schroeder Store. The museum is open 10am–5pm with the last train departing at 3:30pm.
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“Join us for the Pumpkin Train on October 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, and 25th.”
Sep 19 – Oct 25Event
The Morton Arboretum, Lisle
Families walk alongside a troupe of professional actors performing The Morton Arboretum's fall Walking Plays production of Wuthering Heights through the grounds.
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“Walk alongside a troupe of professional actors performing The Morton Arboretum's fall Walking Plays production, Wuthering Heights, running from Saturday, September 19, through Sunday, October 25.”
Oct 1 – 31Season
Cosley Zoo, Wheaton
The zoo features thousands of pumpkins lining the lawn, children's rides, and fall merchandise. Families can see animals, purchase pumpkins and gourds, and enjoy face painting on Saturdays.
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“Month of October | Daily 9A-5P | Cosley Zoo (1356 N Gary Ave)”
Oct 1 – 31Event
Knoch Knolls Nature Center, Naperville
Creepy Critters Month runs throughout October from the 1st through the 31st. Families learn about and explore creatures and wildlife during this month-long nature program.
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“9:00 AM:Creepy Critters Month, October 1-31”
18 more on in Chicago Suburbs this weekend, each on its venue’s own page. What’s on in Chicago Suburbs
Sep 23 – Oct 24Season
Next Picture Show, Dixon
An exhibition celebrating the beauty, history, and enduring spirit of rural life, featuring artists from across the country sharing interpretations of farming communities and working landscapes.
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“This popular exhibition runs Sept. 23 through Oct. 24, 2026.”
Sep 29 – Nov 24Season
Okaw Valley Orchard, Sullivan
The orchard is open late June through the day before Thanksgiving, offering peaches in summer and apples throughout fall. Families visit the playground, picnic areas, and animals while picking fresh fruit.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “No admission fee — just come and enjoy!”
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“Season Late June – Day Before Thanksgiving Peaches in summer, apples all fall”
Mar 27 – Dec 31Event
Illinois Route 66 Experience at Illinois State Fairground, Springfield
The Pharmacy Gallery presents a photography exhibition by David J. Schwartz, whose work was selected for official USPS Route 66 Centennial commemorative stamps. The exhibition documents people, places, and quiet moments along Route 66.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “The Experience is open 365 days a year from roughly 8am to 8pm and is FREE of charge, however, donations are greatly appreciated!”
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“March 27 @ 3:00 pm - December 31 @ 7:00 pm”
Sep 13 – Oct 31Season
Pumpkin Blossom Hill, Red Bud
Pumpkin Blossom Hill offers a variety of pumpkins, gourds, and fall crafts. Families can browse and select the perfect pumpkin for their home during the seasonal opening.
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“Opening Weekend: Sunday, September 13th 10-4pm and will remain open until October 31st.”
Sep 26 – Oct 31Season
Relleke Farms, Granite City
The farm opens for fall activities including barrel rides, bounce houses, camel rides, carnival games, haunted maze, petting zoo, pony rides, pumpkin chucker, train ride, and wagon rides. Weekends feature live music and food trucks.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “Admission and parking are free! You pay for pumpkins and activity tickets as needed.”
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“OPEN Sept 26- OCT 31st”
1 weekly programme at 1 venue, each with the venue’s own schedule line. These run every weekend, so they carry a schedule rather than a date.
Saturdays 12:00-6pmRecurring
Fox Bowl, Wheaton
Families bowl in glow-lit lanes on Saturday afternoons from noon to 6pm at Fox Bowl's cosmic bowling special.
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“Saturdays 12:00-6pm”
Everything above is a dated item a venue published itself, quoted word for word and linked back. Nothing is a listing anyone paid for, and no price appears here that the venue did not print.
The pick of this weekend is 6 of the 52, one to a region and one to a kind of day out, chosen for being on this Saturday or Sunday rather than on all year, shortest runs first, and each at a place with a photograph of its own. Everything else is listed above.
This page moves on to the next weekend on its own, from what Illinois attractions publish on their own websites.
Looking further ahead? Every attraction’s own page carries its full what’s on list.
