Mark your calendars! Elgin’s exciting Nightmare on Chicago Street event returns on Oct. 19, 2024. This annual celebration transforms the city into a thrilling post-apocalyptic scene filled with zombies, live entertainment, and spooky fun. This year, the event boasts an expanded footprint and a brand-new zone based on the Aztec underworld. It’s sure to be an unforgettable experience. Annually, the event draws more than 15,000 people to Elgin from all over the country.
Nightmare on Chicago Street is participating in Explore Elgin Area’s Stick and Stay Trail to celebrate serving the Elgin area for 40 years. This program allows you to win prizes when you collect 12 stickers from one of the 24 destinations participating in the program. Collect these stickers in person or digitally when you visit the attractions and submit them to the Explore Elgin Area Visitors Center to redeem your prize (as long as supplies last).
Join The Trail
To join the Stick & Stay Trail, claim your stamp through our Trail App or pick up a physical passport and destination sticker:
Main reception in Elgin’s City Hall located at 150 Dexter Ct., Elgin
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