Spooks and Spirits Events

Now - October 31, 2026
View our complete Lake County Calendar!

Oct. 17

Pumpkin Jubilee in Fox Lake

10/17/26
The Village of Fox Lake will host an afternoon of fun featuring craft vendo...
Explore Events @ Lakefront Park

Oct. 17

Poolside Pumpkin Patch Family Swim Night in Waukegan

10/17/26
The Waukegan Park District will host a Poolside Pumpkin Patch Family Swim N...
Explore Events @ Field House Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Center

Oct. 17

Mundelein's Boo Bash Trunk or Treat

10/17/26
Join Mundelein for a spooktacular free Halloween pre-registered event for t...
Explore Events @ Village of Mundelein

Oct. 17

Trick or Treat Trail at Round Lake Area Park District

10/17/26
Trick-or-treat for goodies along the trail outside the Round Lake Area Park...
Explore Events @ Hart's Woods Park

Oct. 17

Fall Family Happy Hour at Gorton Center

10/17/26
Start the Oktoberfest celebration with a fun family event at Gorton Center....
Explore Events @ Gorton Center

Oct. 17

Spooktacular Craft and Vendor Fair

10/17/26
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Come b...
Explore Events @ Winthrop Harbor Parks and Recreation

Oct. 17

Frights and Delights Halloween Festival in Vernon Hills

10/17/26
Frights & Delights is a family-friendly Halloween event featuring trunk...
Explore Events @ Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center

Oct. 17

Let's Play! Fall Forest Exploration at Heller Nature Center

10/17/26
Discover the magic of fall at Heller Nature Center in Highland Park. Wander...
Explore Events @ Heller Nature Center

Oct. 17

Boo Bash! at West Ridge Community Center in Highland Park

10/17/26
Put on your costume and head over to meet live, spooky animals, make an edi...
Explore Events @ West Ridge Community Center

Oct. 17

Kids Night Out: The Great Pumpkin at Heller Nature Center

10/17/26
Drop the kids off at Heller Nature Center to explore science and nature wit...
Explore Events @ Heller Nature Center

Oct. 17

Witches Day Out with Launch Party in Downtown Antioch

10/17/26
Witches and Wizards, it's time to get your coven together. Visit the An...
Explore Events @ Rivalry Alehouse

Oct. 17

8th Annual Fox Lake Trivia Night

10/17/26
The Fox Lake Lions Club will host its eighth annual Fox Lake Trivia Night, ...
Explore Events @ Fox Lake American Legion

Oct. 16 - Oct. 18

A Bushel of Apples Fall Fest

10/16/26 - 10/18/26
Phase Three Brewing is set to host its annual Bushel of Apples Fall Fest on...
Explore Events @ Phase Three Brewing Company

Oct. 18

Sugar Skull at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

10/18/26
Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingu...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

Oct. 18

Corn Maze 5K Run at Richardson Adventure Farm

10/18/26
Choose your adventure: 5k through the maze, 5k through the farm, 10k throug...
Explore Events @ Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze, LLC

Oct. 18

Trunk or Treat in Gurnee

10/18/26
The Warren Special Recreation Association hosts a trunk-or-treat event feat...
Explore Events @ Warren Township Parking Lot C

Oct. 18

Trunk or Treat at Phase Three Brewing Company

10/18/26
Costumes on, trunks open, candy flowing. Join Phase Three for a family-frie...
Explore Events @ Phase Three Brewing Company

Oct. 22

Fall Paint and Sip with Jane Khaytin at Elawa Farm

10/22/26
Unleash your creativity and join us for an evening of painting, sipping and...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation

Oct. 8 - Oct. 23

October Days in Historic Downtown Long Grove

10/8/26 - 10/23/26
The historic downtown area of Long Grove is set to host its annual October ...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Long Grove

Oct. 23

Trick or Treat in Historic Downtown Long Grove

10/23/26
Kids are invited to visit participating businesses in historic downtown Lon...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Long Grove

Oct. 23

Ghostbusters Candle-Making Movie Night in Grayslake

10/23/26
It's slime time. On Friday, Oct. 23, from 6-8 p.m., guests can join Can...
Explore Events @ Romney Brown Candle Company

Oct. 23

Carnivorous Plant Terrarium at Phase Three Brewing Co.

10/23/26
Visit the Lake Zurich brewery for a special carnivorous plant terrarium wor...
Explore Events @ Phase Three Brewing Company

Oct. 23

Step Back in Time: Sinatra, Cigars and Spirits Dinner and a Show at Lindy's Landing

10/23/26
Get ready to transport yourself to the golden era of crooners, classic cock...
Explore Events @ Lindy's Landing Dining Room & Deck

Oct. 23

Dracula's, Witches and Pumpkins, Oh My! in Vernon Hills

10/23/26
Little ghouls and goblins ages 3 to 5 are invited to a spooktacular Hallowe...
Explore Events @ Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center

Oct. 10 - Oct. 24

Daytime Experience at Jack-O-Lantern World in Lake Zurich

10/10/26 - 10/24/26
You’re invited to a photo op filled daytime pumpkin patch with inflat...
Explore Events @ Paulus Park

Oct. 24

Downtown Business Trick or Treat in Grayslake

10/24/26
Get your costumes ready and bring the whole family to Downtown Graysla...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Grayslake

Oct. 24

Treat the Streets and Harvest Fall Fest in Downtown Antioch

10/24/26
Treat the Streets in downtown Antioch will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m...
Explore Events @ William E. Brook Entertainment Center

Oct. 24

Family Fright Night at Realm of Terror

10/24/26
Realm of Terror Haunted House in Round Lake Beach will host Family Fright N...
Explore Events @ Realm of Terror Haunted House

Oct. 24

Halloween Trick or Treat Trail at Bowen Park in Waukegan

10/24/26
Celebrate Halloween with the Waukegan Park District at the 2026 Halloween T...
Explore Events @ Bowen Park

Oct. 24

Pumpkin Pool Splash at Park Fitness in Highland Park

10/24/26
Dive into a world of whimsy and wonder at the Pumpkin Pool Splash! Experien...
Explore Events @ Park Fitness

Oct. 24

Choral Ensembles Fall Concert at the James Lumber Center

10/24/26
“I take great pride in presenting a diverse repertoire of choral musi...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

Oct. 24

Grayslake Fall Fest

10/24/26
Join the Grayslake Park District for a full afternoon and evening of fall f...
Explore Events @ Central Park

Now - October 31, 2026View our complete Lake County Calendar!

Now - October 31, 2026
View our complete Lake County Calendar!