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Wheeling: Taste of the Town ($35 Admission; $30 Per Person for Groups of 10+)
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Venue: Chevy Chase Country Club, Grand Ballroom, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL
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Armo Grill
Benihana
Bob Chinn's Crabhouse Restaurant
Boston Fish Market
Chevy Chase Country Club
Completely Nuts Inc.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Culver's
Eggsperience
El Famous Burrito
Finn McCool's Irish Sports Pub
Graze Craze Wheeling
Lazy Dog Restaurants
Love Boba Cafe
Moretti's Wheeling
Ninos Pizzeria & Catering
Old Munich Tavern & Grill
Pirosmani - Georgian Food Art
Pita Inn
Red Bottle
Rosebud Steakhouse
Saranello's
Scooter's Coffee
Sunwish
Superdawg Wheeling
The Greek Joynt
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Barrington: Women's Wellness Expo & Mixer ($25 Admission)
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Venue: Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Hwy., Barrington, IL
Discover the latest in women's health, beauty, and wellness at this special expo hosted by the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and Women's Biz Net (WBN). Guests can meet local wellness professionals, explore health and self-care products and services, and learn tips for healthy living. The evening also features networking opportunities, hearty appetizers, refreshments, raffle prizes, and giveaways. Tickets are $25 per person, and advance registration is available through the Chamber of Commerce.
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Carpentersville: Fall Fest, Spooky Sprint & Haunted Happenings
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (Morning activities beginning at 8:00 AM; family festivities continuing until 1:00 PM)
Venue: Carpenter Park, Carpentersville, IL
Celebrate Halloween with a combined community Fall Fest, Spooky Sprint 5K Costume Fun Run and Haunted Happenings celebration. Families can enjoy a trunk-or-treat, vendor market, food vendors, face painting, a magician, DJ entertainment, inflatables, pumpkin decorating, a barrel train and other festive attractions. This expanded celebration combines previously separate Fall Fest and Spooky Sprint activities into one event.
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Crystal Lake: Downtown Halloween Handout
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Venue: Downtown Crystal Lake, Williams Street area, Crystal Lake, IL
Bring the family downtown for a community Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treating at participating local businesses. Children can wear their favorite costumes while exploring downtown, collecting treats and visiting local storefronts. The event offers an opportunity for families to enjoy Halloween in Crystal Lake's downtown shopping district.
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Elk Grove Village: Halloween Fest ($20 per Child in Advance; $30 at the Door; Adults Free)
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 (5:00 PM – 7:30 PM)
Venue: Jack A. Claes Pavilion, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL Celebrate Halloween with an evening of family-friendly fun hosted by the Elk Grove Park District. Children can enjoy carnival-style games, hayrides, rides at Pirates' Cove, a trick-or-treat trail and a pumpkin patch where they can pick out and decorate their own pumpkins. Families are encouraged to come dressed in Halloween costumes and enjoy the festive activities. Tickets are $20 per child in advance or $30 at the door, while accompanying adults enter free.
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Palatine: Pirate Pete's Trick-or-Treat Festival
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 (5:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
Venue: Palatine High School, 1111 N. Rohlwing Rd., Palatine, IL
Celebrate Halloween at this free, family-friendly festival hosted by Palatine High School. Children ages 10 and younger can explore decorated themed rooms organized by student clubs, athletic teams and school organizations. Each room features carnival-style games, Halloween treats and activities, with both spooky and non-scary options for families to enjoy. Costumes are encouraged, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Prospect Heights: Tony's Trick or Treat Fest
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 (4:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
Venue: Tony's Fresh Market, 1241 E. Rand Rd., Prospect Heights, IL
Celebrate Halloween with a free, family-friendly festival at Tony's Fresh Market. Children can enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the store, La Catrina face painting, cookie decorating, coloring activities, and a costume contest with categories for different age groups. The first 150 children will receive a free trick-or-treat pail. Families are encouraged to dress in costume and arrive early for the giveaways.
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Streamwood: Diwali Festival
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Venue: Poplar Creek Public Library District, Main Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood, IL
Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, at a community cultural celebration hosted by Poplar Creek Public Library. The event offers an opportunity for families and visitors of all ages to learn about Indian traditions and the cultural significance of Diwali.
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