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Spooks and Spirits Events

Sep. 13

Keep the Stein Night with Revolution Brewing at Timothy O'Toole's in Gurnee

9/13/26
It’s that time of year again! Keep the Stein Nights with Revolution B...
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Sep. 18

Outdoor Film Screening at Highland Park Public Library

9/18/26
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray to Highland Park Public Libr...
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Sep. 19

Deerfield Harvest Fest

9/19/26
Deerfield will celebrate community, food and fall traditions Saturday, Sept...
Explore Events @ Downtown Deerfield

Sep. 19

Bonfire and Brews: A Taste of Gurnee

9/19/26
The Gurnee Park District will host its fourth annual Bonfire and Brews: A T...
Explore Events @ Bittersweet Golf Course

Sep. 25

Family Fall Extravaganza in Wauconda

9/25/26
Family Fall Extravaganza will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. ...
Explore Events @ Wauconda Park District

Sep. 26

The Addams Family Candle-Making Movie Night in Grayslake

9/26/26
They're spooky and they pour some good candles. On Saturday, Sept. 26, ...
Explore Events @ Romney Brown Candle Company

Sep. 26

Fall Wine Walk in Antioch

9/26/26
Raise a glass to fall in downtown Antioch! The Fall Wine Walk returns Satur...
Explore Events @ Sequoit Creek Park

Sep. 12 - Oct. 1

Sunflower Festival at Richardson Adventure Farm

9/12/26 - 10/1/26
The Sunflower Field will open September 12 if Mother Nature agrees! Enjoy t...
Explore Events @ Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze, LLC

Oct. 3

Hocus Pocus Candle-Making Movie Night in Grayslake

10/3/26
Ready to get witchy? On Saturday, Oct. 3, from 6-8 p.m., guests can join Ca...
Explore Events @ Romney Brown Candle Company

Oct. 3

Sugar Skull Workshop in Waukegan

10/3/26
The Waukegan Park District is hosting a Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop on ...
Explore Events @ Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie

Oct. 2 - Oct. 4

Annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Buffalo Creek Brewing

10/2/26 - 10/4/26
Buffalo Creek Brewing will host its annual Oktoberfest Oct. 2 through 4, ce...
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Oct. 4

Fall Festival in Fox Lake

10/4/26
The Village of Fox Lake and Grant Township have partnered to host the Fall ...
Explore Events @ Grant Township Center

Oct. 8

Witches Night Out in Historic Downtown Long Grove

10/8/26
Businesses in Historic Downtown Long Grove will stay open late for guests t...
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Oct. 9

Haunted Canvas in Waukegan

10/9/26
The Waukegan Park District is hosting Haunted Canvas on Friday, October 9, ...
Explore Events @ Belvidere Recreation Center

Oct. 10

DIY Scarecrow Day in Historic Downtown Long Grove

10/10/26
Join in a fantastic fall afternoon creating a scarecrow to be displayed in ...
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Oct. 10

Fall Fest at Brothers' Field

10/10/26
On Saturday, October 10, Brothers' Field will host its Fall Fest, a liv...
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Oct. 10

Stews and Brews at Port Clinton Square in Highland Park

10/10/26
Stews & Brews returns to Port Clinton Square for its fifth year on Satu...
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Oct. 10

Witches Night Out at Hawthorn

10/10/26
Grab a coven and join in on a spellbinding Witches Night Out at Hawthorn!&n...
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Sep. 24 - Oct. 16

Scarecrow in the Park in Wauconda

9/24/26 - 10/16/26
Scarecrow in the Park invites participants to make the Community Center wal...
Explore Events @ Wauconda Park District

Oct. 16

Candles, Costumes and Cannolis at Romney Brown in Grayslake

10/16/26
Celebrate the Halloween season at Candles, Costumes & Cannolis from 6-8...
Explore Events @ Romney Brown Candle Company

Oct. 16

Mainstreet Libertyville Witches Night Out

10/16/26
Dress in your favorite witch costume or jazz up a witch hat, grab your broo...
Explore Events @ MainStreet Libertyville

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

Witches Day Out with Launch Party in Antioch

10/17/26
Wizards, it's time to get get your coven together! Visit Antioch on Sat...
Explore Events @ Downtown Antioch

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. 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...
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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 ...
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Oct. 23

Trick or Treat in Historic Downtown Long Grove

10/23/26
Kids are invited to visit participating businesses in historic downtown Lon...
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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. 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

Family Fright Night at Realm of Terror

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