Fall is here, and with it comes a season of spooks, thrills, and family-friendly fun. Elgin and the surrounding area are gearing up for a month filled with Halloween-themed events. From festivals and pumpkin patches to hayrides and cemetery walks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy:
Festivals/Parties
- Santa’s Village Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival: weekends and holidays from Sept. 28 through Oct. 27
- Goebbert’s 2024 Fall Festival: through Thursday, Oct. 31
- Nightmare on Chicago Street: Oct. 19
- Fall Fun Fest at the Bartlett Nature Center: Oct. 19
- Annual Fall Bonfire in Gilberts: Oct. 19
- Candy Quest West Dundee Halloween Party: Oct. 19
- Village of West Dundee Halloween Party: Oct. 26
Hayrides/Train rides/Haunted Trails/Cemetery Walks
- Harvest Hayrides at Camb Big Timber in Elgin: Saturdays in October
- Dark Hollows Haunted Hayride at Camp Big Timber: runs select nights through October; recommended for ages 13+
- Fox River Trolley Museum’s Ghost Story Train: Saturdays: October 12, 19, and 26 in the afternoon and evening
- Haunted Trail-A Night of Horrors in Hampshire: Oct. 25; recommended for ages 10+
Nightlife
Day Fun
- Boo at the Zoo at Randall Oaks Zoo: Oct. 26 and Oct. 27
- Historically Haunted Car Show at the Dundee Township Historical Society: Oct. 26
Be sure to check local event calendars for specific dates, times, and locations. With so many exciting events happening in the area, there’s no shortage of spooky fun to be had this fall.
