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Bartlett: Halloween FunFest 2.0 & Parade
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (10 AM - 1 PM)
Venue: Downtown Bartlett, Bartlett, IL
Join a community Halloween celebration organized by Arts in Bartlett with support from local businesses. The event includes a Halloween parade and neighborhood festivities.
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Crystal Lake: A Country Christmas Arts & Craft Show ($4 Admission; Children 12 & Under Free)
Date: Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, October 25, 2026 (Saturday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Venue: Crystal Lake South High School, 1200 S. McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake, IL
Shop a large indoor juried arts and crafts show featuring artisans from Illinois and other states. Visitors can browse handcrafted gifts, artwork, seasonal decorations, and unique creations while getting an early start on holiday shopping. The event also features raffles, door prizes, and free parking.
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Crystal Lake: Fall Fun Fest (Free Activities; Food Pantry Donations Encouraged)
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Venue: 1808 Miller Rd., Crystal Lake, IL
Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly fall activities at this community celebration. Organizers encourage attendees to bring nonperishable food donations to support a local food pantry.
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Deer Park: Meet Your Neighbors – Fall Festival
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Venue: Vehe Farm Park, 23570 Cuba Rd., Deer Park, IL
Join the Village of Deer Park for a community fall festival at historic Vehe Farm Park. The event is part of the village's Meet Your Neighbors series, offering residents an opportunity to gather and celebrate the autumn season.
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East Dundee: Santa's Village Halloween Bash & Fall Festival
Date: Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, October 25, 2026 (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM both days)
Venue: Santa's Village Amusement & Water Park, 601 Dundee Ave., East Dundee, IL
Celebrate the final weekend of the amusement park's 2026 season with a Halloween Bash featuring age-group costume contests and trick-or-treating. Visitors can also enjoy the park's seasonal fall attractions, including pumpkin patches, a corn pit, mini straw maze, and family-friendly amusement park experiences.
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Elgin: Samhainfest 2026 (Workshops $15–$30)
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (12:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Venue: The Gypsy Haven, 143 W River Rd, Elgin, IL
Celebrate the Samhain season at this community festival featuring 14 local artists and makers selling handmade creations, jewelry, candles, artwork, and seasonal gifts. Visitors can explore artisan booths, enjoy tarot and rune readings, and participate in optional hands-on workshops, including light-up ghost crafts, beeswax candle making, and pocket altar projects. Food will also be available from Inches-Tacos. Workshop prices range from $15 to $30, depending on the activity.
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Grayslake: Fall Fest (Free Admission; Carnival Wristbands $28–$35)
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (1:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Venue: Central Park Aquatic Fields, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake, IL
Celebrate Grayslake's first Fall Fest with carnival rides, food trucks, hayrides, face painting, a costume contest, character appearances, a walking magician, live music, and storytelling around a fire pit. Entertainment includes DJ Dave Woll, Libertyville School of Rock, and Cheap Foreign Cars. Carnival wristbands cost $28 for 1:00–5:00 PM or $35 for 1:00–9:00 PM. General admission is free, with food and some activities available for purchase.
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Hawthorn Woods: St. Matthew Fall Festival
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Venue: St. Matthew Lutheran Church and Early Childhood Center, 24500 N. Old McHenry Rd., Hawthorn Woods, IL
Celebrate fall at St. Matthew's annual family-friendly festival featuring trunk-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, games, music, face painting, and seasonal activities. Visitors can also shop for homemade holiday crafts and baked goods. Admission is free, and no RSVP is required. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food donations for the COOL Food Pantry.
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Ingleside: Holiday Craft Fair
Date: Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, October 25, 2026 (Saturday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Venue: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 25529 W. Route 134, Ingleside, IL
Browse a holiday craft fair featuring approximately 25 crafters offering handmade gifts, quilts, jewelry, original paintings, seasonal decorations, and other unique creations. Visitors can also enjoy lunch available for purchase and door-prize drawings throughout the event.
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Niles: Halloween Parade & Party ($14 Resident / $17 Non-Resident per Child)
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (Parade 9:00 AM; Halloween Party 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM)
Venue: Parade begins at Oak Park (Main Street & Ottawa Ave.) and ends at Grennan Heights Park, 8255 N Oketo Ave, Niles, IL
Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and join the Niles Park District's annual Halloween Parade & Party for children ages 1–12. The celebration begins with a festive costume parade from Oak Park to Grennan Heights, followed by Halloween-themed games, treats, and spooky surprises. Advance registration is required, and same-day registration is not accepted.
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Park Ridge: St. Andrews Lutheran School Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (Fall Fest 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Trunk or Treat 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM)
Venue: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 260 N Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge, IL (Fall Fest in the back parking lot; Trunk or Treat in the Elm Street parking lot)
Celebrate fall with a family-friendly festival hosted by St. Andrews Lutheran School's PTL. Enjoy children's activities, inflatable bounce attractions ($5 for unlimited bouncing), local vendors, food and drinks, and a Trunk or Treat celebration. Visitors are also encouraged to bring gently used shoes to support the Comfort Dog Ministry's shoe drive. The event is open to the entire community, with no admission fee.
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Rosemont: Chicago Ultimate Women's Expo ($10–$30)
Date: Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, October 25, 2026 (Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Venue: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL
Explore a large women's lifestyle and shopping expo featuring fashion, beauty, wellness, home products, boutiques, and specialty exhibitors. Visitors can discover new brands, attend demonstrations, browse merchandise, and enjoy a variety of presentations.
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Rosemont: Great Food Expo ($$)
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Venue: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL
Discover specialty foods, culinary products, and food-related brands at this consumer expo. The event features food exhibitors, product demonstrations, and opportunities to explore new culinary offerings.
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Schaumburg: Body Mind Spirit Celebration ($18 Weekend Admission)
Date: Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, October 25, 2026 (Saturday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Venue: Schaumburg Convention Center, Adventure Hall, 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, IL
Explore a two-day holistic wellness expo featuring exhibitors, educational presentations, and products and services related to personal well-being, spirituality, and alternative wellness practices. Visitors can browse vendor booths, discover wellness-related products, and participate in scheduled presentations and activities.
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Schaumburg: Fall Arts & Makers Festival
Date: Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25, 2026 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Venue: 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, IL
Browse an arts and makers event organized by Proud American Craft Fair, featuring original artwork, handcrafted jewelry, home décor, textiles, ceramics, prints, and seasonal merchandise. The event listing also advertises live art demonstrations, interactive craft activities, and local food vendors in a family-friendly setting.
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Schaumburg: Halloween Carnival (Free Admission; Weekend Ride Wristbands $37; Parking $8)
Date: Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25, 2026 (Friday 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Venue: Wintrust Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg, IL
Celebrate Halloween at the fifth annual Schaumburg Halloween Carnival, featuring amusement rides, carnival games, classic midway food, and festive Halloween entertainment. Families can enjoy daytime carnival activities, while the atmosphere becomes spookier after dark. General admission is free, with ride tickets and unlimited ride wristbands sold separately.
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Vernon Hills: Fall Fit Fest
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Venue: Lakeview Fitness, 700 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL
Celebrate Halloween with a wellness-themed community festival at Lakeview Fitness. This free, all-ages open house invites visitors to explore the facility, try fitness classes, learn about available programs, and enjoy Halloween treats. Guests can tour the fitness center and discover activities offered by the Vernon Hills Park District. No advance registration is required; visitors can drop in throughout the morning.
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Vernon Hills: Hawthorn's Harvest Fest
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Venue: Hawthorn Row, 750 Hawthorn Row, Vernon Hills, IL
Celebrate fall at Hawthorn's Harvest Fest, a free, family-friendly outdoor event featuring live music, a kids' area with inflatables, face painting, balloon twisting, a pumpkin patch, train rides, and a farmers and artisan market. Visitors can also enjoy food trucks, giveaways, and appearances by the Witchy Sisters. The celebration highlights Hawthorn's new stores and includes a Share the Warmth coat drive benefiting Mano a Mano Family Resource Center. No registration is required.
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Vernon Hills: Mellody Farm Harvest Festival
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
Venue: Mellody Farm, Milwaukee Ave. & E. Townline Rd., Vernon Hills, IL
Celebrate fall at Mellody Farm's annual Harvest Festival, featuring live entertainment, family-friendly activities, seasonal shopping, and community festivities. Enjoy face painting, balloon artists, costumed characters, fall photo opportunities, and a pet adoption event with PAWS Chicago. Additional highlights include an agricultural education zone, a free gardening workshop, a pet costume contest, giveaways, and a Harvest Haul shopping challenge with prizes. Live music begins at 4:00 PM, along with optional ticketed food-tasting and evening experiences. Daytime activities are free and open to the public.
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