Spooky-Season Events in the Elgin Area
As October rolls in and the leaves paint the Elgin Area with vibrant autumn colors, the excitement for Halloween and spooky season takes center stage! If you’re seeking hair-raising fun and unforgettable memories, look no further than the Elgin Area’s lineup of scary events! Some of these events are family friendly, some are for adults! Regardless, these events are full of thrills and chills!
The Elgin Area boasts a variety of spooky-season adventures up until the end of October. From haunted houses and ghostly hayrides to festive pumpkin patches and scarecrow contests, we offer something for everyone ready to embrace fall spirit! So, don your favorite costume, sip on warm apple cider, and let’s dive into the array of spooky events that make the Elgin Area a must-visit destination for Halloween enthusiasts.
And we can’t forget about the amazing event known as Nightmare on Chicago Street!
For the past 10 years, the city of Elgin’s streets have been crawling with zombies… we need to unite and stop them together on October 21st, 2023! The night of the dead is coming up soon! Not only has the footprint for the event gotten larger, but there is a whole new zone about the Aztec underworld!
Hampshire Area’s Scarecrow Contest
Our annual Scarecrow Contest is just around the corner! Register for this event and help the Chamber beautify the downtown for Halloween! Decorations will remain up through October and the... Read more »
Find out more »Halloween Paint Party
Make You Brush is back with fun Halloween options for this Paint Party at Hampshire Park District! Come with friends and family and enjoy a night out together creating masterpieces... Read more »
Find out more »Hampshire, IL
The Halloween Experience
Chicagoland’s only Halloween music and light show drive-thru! The best family-friendly event in the northwest suburbs, The Halloween Experience is all spooky and never scary. Join us for Boo’s Spooky... Read more »
Find out more »Elgin,
Haunted Ghost Story Train at the Fox River Trolley Museum
Ride a spooky trolley down to the haunted forest preserve. Listen to chilling stories around the campfire while enjoying monstrously good treats. Suitable for all ages
Find out more »South Elgin, IL
Fall into Friends Auction
The YWCA Elgin’s “Fall into Friends” auction and brunch at the Elgin Country Club will occur on Saturday, October 7, 2023. This event will begin at 10 am and feature live entertainment, live and silent auctions, delicious brunch, a brief annual meeting, and raffles. The proceeds from this event will benefit the YWCA Elgin’s educational programs.
Find out more »Elgin, IL
The Halloween Experience
Chicagoland’s only Halloween music and light show drive-thru! The best family-friendly event in the northwest suburbs, The Halloween Experience is all spooky and never scary. Join us for Boo’s Spooky... Read more »
Find out more »Elgin,
Trunk or Treat
The biggest event of spooky season is coming up! The Trunk or Treat will be downtown Hampshire on State Street and Washington Avenue again this year! We will have tons... Read more »
Find out more »The Halloween Experience
Chicagoland’s only Halloween music and light show drive-thru! The best family-friendly event in the northwest suburbs, The Halloween Experience is all spooky and never scary. Join us for Boo’s Spooky... Read more »
Find out more »Elgin,
The Halloween Experience
Chicagoland’s only Halloween music and light show drive-thru! The best family-friendly event in the northwest suburbs, The Halloween Experience is all spooky and never scary. Join us for Boo’s Spooky... Read more »
Find out more »Elgin,
Haunted Ghost Story Train at the Fox River Trolley Museum
Ride a spooky trolley down to the haunted forest preserve. Listen to chilling stories around the campfire while enjoying monstrously good treats. Suitable for all ages
Find out more »South Elgin, IL
Harvest Gratitude Kickoff
Celebrate our community read, The Catalog Of Unabashed Gratitude, with Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus Chasity Gunn, Hamilton Wings, and community gardeners.
Find out more »Elgin, IL 60120
Community Trunk or Treat
Please join us for our 4th Annual Community Trunk-or-Treat Event! Trick-or-treating Fun Games Fall Treats Best Decorated Trunk Contest Photo Station to capture memories Special drawing for parents with a... Read more »
Find out more »Elgin, 60120 United States
Barrels and Bones
The premiere bourbon tasting event in northern Illinois... Barrels & Bones offers exclusive bourbon tastings and a multitude of smoked meats and treats while chillin’ to cool tunes. Picture this...... Read more »
Find out more »Elgin,
The Halloween Experience
Chicagoland’s only Halloween music and light show drive-thru! The best family-friendly event in the northwest suburbs, The Halloween Experience is all spooky and never scary. Join us for Boo’s Spooky... Read more »
Find out more »Elgin,
Fall Greek Food Fest
Dine In and Carry-Out Gyros, Greek Chicken, Spanakopita, Pastichio, Avgolemono, Greek Salad, Balkava, Galatoburiko, Rice Pudding and more! With food, drinks, and vendors!
Find out more »Elgin, IL 60123 United States
The Halloween Experience
Chicagoland’s only Halloween music and light show drive-thru! The best family-friendly event in the northwest suburbs, The Halloween Experience is all spooky and never scary. Join us for Boo’s Spooky... Read more »
Find out more »Elgin,
Haunted Ghost Story Train at the Fox River Trolley Museum
Ride a spooky trolley down to the haunted forest preserve. Listen to chilling stories around the campfire while enjoying monstrously good treats. Suitable for all ages
Find out more »South Elgin, IL
Fall Greek Food Fest
Dine In and Carry-Out Gyros, Greek Chicken, Spanakopita, Pastichio, Avgolemono, Greek Salad, Balkava, Galatoburiko, Rice Pudding and more! With food, drinks, and vendors!
Find out more »Elgin, IL 60123 United States
Gilberts Annual Fall Bonfire
Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Memorial Park (355 Tyrrell Road, Gilberts, IL 60136). Event usually includes free small pumpkins (while supplies last), pumpkin decorating,... Read more »
Find out more »Gilberts, IL 60136
Nightmare on Chicago Street – Festival
For the past 10 years, the city of Elgin’s streets have been crawling with zombies… we need to unite and stop them together on October 21st, 2023! The night of... Read more »
Find out more »On top of the fun fall and spooky events, there are plenty of businesses who have fall specials and goodies to choose from! Here are some of our favorites to get that spooky feel during normal business hours! From ice cream to fall events- find it here!
Meraki Market Hub – fall decor and scents
Sugar and Rhyme Coffeehouse – special flavors!
Goebberts Farm – pumpkins and fall experiences
The Milk House – ice cream specials!
Kleins Farm and Garden Market – pumpkins, pies
and more! See our full listing of places to shop…
Le P’tit Resto Bar Tapas
Tapas – Small Bites – located in a refurbished barn on the back end of Banbury Fair
Triple Berry Café
We serve breakfast and brunch seven days a week, including healthy options and our signature triple berry dishes.
Salsa Street Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
Salsa Street Mexican Restaurant and Cantina is Mexican food with the taste of the street of Mexico.
All Grass Farms
All Grass Farms offers a variety of sustainable, local, and organic food options, from pasture-raised and grass-fed meat and dairy to free-range eggs and vegetables, and other farm store items.
HospitaliTea Shop
Quaint tea shop located inside State Street Market Shops that have all types of your favorite tea. Loose leaf, teabags, sachets, accessories and everything tea related. Fun gifts, scones, tea… more
Platt Hill Nursery
We are your local Elgin plant nursery and garden center. Find solutions to your landscaping, plant, home and garden needs. We make gardening easy.
Zooxae
We offer a large variety of must-have aquarium products including some favorite brands like JBL, SR Aquaristik, Aquarium Essentials, Red Sea, and Fritz Aquatics. Zooxae is one of America’s fastest-growing… more
Eastside Café
Whether you are looking for some unique foodie gifts for someone or feel like getting creative in the kitchen, Eastside Café will help you.
BonTer Solutions
We are a promotional products distributor where we sell items to businesses to help them promote their company to customers. We can do items such as pens, hand sanitizer, chip… more
Steep N’ Clay
This artisan tea shop holds a large collection of tea naturally sourced from all over the world, including some of the oldest plantations in India. When it comes tea, trust… more
Boar’s Hat Gaming
A locally owned shop for all things tabletop gaming related, including Magic: The Gathering. Serving the community with the best gaming experience possible.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Chicago
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a traditional Hindu place of worship. Completed in 2004, this architectural marvel was built in the traditional style using hand-carved Italian marble and Turkish… more
Boxwood Home Design & Cabinetry Co.
At Boxwood we specialize in home improvement and kitchen décor. Our onsite contractor and interior decorator will help you make your dream home a reality!
The Irie Cup
The Irie Cup is a family owned premium whole leaf teahouse out of Hampshire, IL. Steeped in the Caribbean traditions, they have curated a collection of premium loose leaf teas… more
Trippots
Trippots is a plant nursery and boutique for purchasing all kinds of plants, accessories and home décor.
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