Halloween Fun at Navy Pier

Your little ones are invited to do the mash! To be more specific, they’re invited to Chicago Children’s Halloweeum for the Monster Mash Dance Party! But that’s not the only thing that will be happening at the Chicago Children’s Museum this weekend. Kids can create their own costumes, decorate mini pumpkins and explore the spooky backyard garden too! Click here for more information.
Where: Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28 through Monday, Oct. 31.

Homer Township’s Annual Children’s Halloween

Get ready to squeal with delight, because Homer Township’s Annual Children’s Halloween is this weekend! With ghoulish games, frightening fun and fearsome food, this is the perfect pre-party for October’s main event – Halloween! So dress up, get in the spirit and get ready to have a spooktacular time! Click here for more information.
Where: William E. Young School, 16240 S. Cedar Road, Homer Glen.
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29.

Trick Or Treating Times – SW burbs

All trick-or-treating will take place Monday, Oct. 31. Frankfort: 4-7:30 p.m.  //  Homer Glen: 3-7 p.m.  //  Lockport: 3-6 p.m.  //  Mokena: 3-7 p.m.  //  New Lenox: 4:30-7 p.m.  //  Orland Park: 2-7 p.m.  // Tinley Park: 3:30-7 p.m.

Pumpkin Dunkin – October 29th

District Join Lockport Township Park District-Lockport Township Park this Sat., Oct. 29th for a Pumpkin Dunkin Event at Challenge Fitness Pool, 2021 S. Lawrence Ave., Lockport. Swim and hunt in a pool of “blood” for your perfect pumpkin. Also enjoy a DJ, treats, games and special prizes. The hunt is from 5:30pm-8pm. Fee: $9/resident (per child); $11/Non-resident (per child)

Fawn Landscaping in Frankfort has opened Creepy Hallow

 Who cares if you’re an adult. It doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the magic of Halloween! If you’re looking for a good scare, you don’t have to look far. Fawn Landscaping in Frankfort has opened Creepy Hallow. Kid-friendly by day, Creepy Hallow gives scares by night perfectly suited for spook-seeking adults. Featuring a corn maze, the Hollywood Horror Hayride and the Blood Shed Haunted House, you just might leave screaming like a little kid!

Where: Fawn Landscaping’s Creepy Hallow, 24405 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort.

When: Daytime Family Fun: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, Oct. 30.

After Dark Horrors: 6-11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays through Saturday, Oct. 22. 6-10 p.m. Sundays through Sunday, Oct. 23. 6-10p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27. 6-11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28. 6 p.m.-Midnight, Saturday, Oct. 29. 6-10 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30. 6-11 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31.

New Lenox Community Park District’s Monster Mash Friday, Oct 14 and Friday, Oct 21

Your kids will be playing at the Lions Community Center one night, when their eyes will behold a more fun than eerie sight. There will be games and stories, just give your kids a ride. Once they arrive to this event, you’ll probably be surprised when they do the mash at the New Lenox Community Park District’s Monster Mash! All your little ones need to do is dress up in their Halloween best and get ready to have a blast at this spooktacular event. Click here for more information.
Where: Lions Community Center, 1 Manor Drive, New Lenox.
When: Register by: Friday, Oct. 14. Event: 6-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21.

Lockport Halloween Fest – Dellwood Park – October 15th

Lockport Township Park District’s

Lockport Township Park District wants to celebrate this fun holiday with you right now! OK, so Halloween’s Happenin’ in the Park isn’t exactly taking place right this very second, but it will be happenin’ this weekend! So swing by for a day full of candy searches, pumpkin decorating, hayrides and games. Don’t forget to dress up! Click here for more information.
Where: Dellwood Park, at Route 171 and Wood Drive, Lockport.
When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15.

Fun event Oct 22nd at Alsip Nursery

This sounds cute… and it’s free!

Alsip Home and Nursery will be holding its Customer Appreciation Day starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. There will be a free bratwurst or hot dog lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m and a A-List members can enter a raffle for Chicago Bears tickets during the same time. The event also will have a reptile show, petting zoo, tortise and pony rides, and a kids costume contest and and trickt-or-treat parade. Visit Alsip’s website for more details.

 

Haunted Houses!!! Find them here!

Happy Halloween!  Check out one of the many haunted houses in the area…

Orland Park Lions Club Haunted Woods Presents Forest of Fears 14800 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park

Scaring Orland Park since 1988.

• When: Oct. 14-15, Oct. 21-22, Oct. 27-29, from 7-11 p.m.
• Admission: $10 for ages 6 and older ($2 discount with donation for food pantry)
• Information: http://orlandparklionsclub.com/

Haunted Hayrides Forest View Farms, 16717 Lockwood Ave., Tinley Park

A Halloween ride through haunted forest preserve takes about 20-30 minutes. A fall tradition for at least 15 years.

• When: Oct. 8-9, Oct. 14-16, Oct. 20-23, Oct. 27-29, from 6-7 p.m. a less scary version for kids, from 7 p.m. to close a full effects show.
• Admission: $10 ($9 if you book a whole wagon, which seats 20).
• Information: 708-560-0306 or online at www.fvfarms.com

Frankfort Area Jaycees Haunted House Harlem Crossings Shopping Center, 198^th Street and Harlem Avenue, Frankfort

Scaring Frankfort for the past 15 years

• When: Oct. 7-8, Oct. 14-15, Oct. 21-22, Oct. 28-31, from 7-10:30 p.m.
• Admission: $8 for 6 and older
• Information: http://www.frankfort-area-jaycees.org/

Haunted Hollow at Toyota Park in Bridgeview

Haunted Hollow returns to Bridgeview’s Toyota Park with a new fright fest called Carn-Evil Midway.

• When: Oct. 14-16, Oct. 21, Oct. 23 and Oct. 28-31, from 7-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 7-10 p.m. on Sunday and Halloween.
• Admission: $10 for ages 7 and older. RIP passes are an additional $5.
• Information: www.bridgeviewhauntedhouse.com, or see Haunted Hallow’s Facebook page or Twitter feed.

Frightmare Haunted House at Haunted Trails 7759 S. Harlem Ave., Burbank

A two-story haunted house and scary maze featuring scenes from famous horror films.

• When: Daily from Oct. 7 to Halloween, 6-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 6-11 p.m. Fridays; 3-11 p.m. Saturdays; 3-10 p.m. Sundays.
• Admission: $10 (discount coupons on website) but only 99 cents on 20th anniversary days Oct. 10-13 and Oct. 17-20. 6-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday,
• Information: http://www.frightmarehauntedhouse.com/

Haunted Hayride 10801 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills

• When: Oct. 14-15 from 7-9:30 p.m.
• Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for ages 10 and younger
• Information: http://paloshillsholidayevents.homestead.com/Halloween-hayride.html

Sweet Dreams Haunted House 11901 S. Cicero Ave. Alsip, inside the Funtime Square

In its seventh year of operation, Sweet Dreams Haunted House is located inside Funtime Square in Alsip, which has the largest haunted cemetery count, according to Haunted Places of Illinois.

• When: Oct. 12, Oct. 7-9, Oct. 14-16, Oct. 21-23, Oct. 26-31, from 7-10 p.m.  Sunday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
• Admission: $10
• Information: http://www.sweetdreamshauntedhouse.com

3rd Annual Nightmare at the Terrace Haunted House 11500 Beloit Ave., Worth

The Worth Park District will once again be turning the Terrace Centre into a place full of scares, thrills and chills for the 3rd annual “Nightmare at the Terrace” Haunted House. If you dare, take your chances and walk through a 700-foot path and 15-room maze.

• When: Oct. 14-15, Oct. 21-23, Oct. 27-30, from 6-10 p.m.
• Admission: $8 for 8 and older. A Lights on for Kids version will be Oct. 20 from 4-6 p.m. and Oct. 29 from 2-5 p.m. for $2.
• Information: 708-448-7080 or online at http://www.worthparkdistrict.org

Spirits of the Oaks Haunted Trail Irons Oaks in Olympia Fields

It’s the time of year when the darkness lengthens and the Spirits of the Oaks become restless. Are you brave enough to walk amongst them? Visit our haunted trail that is sure to scare even the bravest soul.

• When: Oct. 14-15, from 7-10 p.m. for ages 12 and older
• Admission: $7 ($5 in groups of 5 or more)
• Information: http://www.hfparks.com

Doorway to Doom Pick-Ups Bar, 21000 Torrence Ave., Lynwood

The Doorway to Doom began as a simple yard haunt in a quiet little town south of Chicago. Soon, the Haunt grew and the Doorway threatened to consume the sleepy little suburb. It is said, that a vortex opens up beyond the Doorway and those unlucky enough to be in the Mausoleum when this happens are swept away to a world of unspeakable terrors!

• When: Oct. 14-16, Oct. 21-23, Oct. 26-31, from 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, 6-0 p.m. on Halloween night.
• Admission: $13
• Information: http://www.doorwaytodoom.com/

Abyss Haunted House Presented by Dollinger Farms, 7502 E. Hansel Road, Channahon

A darkness, long forgotten, has been unleashed deep within the bowels of the earth, beneath the old McClindon place in unsuspecting Channahon. An unspeakable portal to horror so deep and black, it is known only as … ABYSS.

• When: Oct. 7-8, Oct. 14-16, Oct. 20-23, Oct. 27-30, from 7-10 p.m. Sundays and Thursdays,  7-11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Admission: $17
• Information: 815-467-6788 or online at http://www.abysshaunts.com/

Statesville Haunted Prison and City of the Dead, Crest Hill

Enter Statesville Haunted Prison at your own peril. When you do, the Warden the Demon of Darkness and his Zombies will quickly take control of you like everything else inside the ancient walls of pure evil!

• When: Oct. 6-9, Oct. 13-16, Oct. 20-23, Oct. 25-31, Nov. 4-5, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
• Admission: $30, VIP $40
• Information: http://www.statesville.org/

Haunted Mansion and Asylum 13 Ditka’s Sports Dome, 730 N. Bolingbrook Dr. in Bolingbrook

• When: Oct. 7-9, Oct. 14-16, Oct. 20-23, Oct. 26-31, 6-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
• Admission: $20
• Information: www.ditkasportsdome.com/haunted

Six Flags Fright Fest, Gurnee

• When: Oct. 7-10, Oct. 14-16, Oct. 21-23, Oct. 28-30, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays, 5-11 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Columbus Day
• Admission: $59.99 for adults, $39.99 for children under 48-inches, free for children 2 and younger. Additional fee required for some haunted attractions.
• Information: http://frightfest.sixflags.com

Halloween Decorations – All Around Mokena

Are you the self-proclaimed Clark Griswold of Halloween-styled exterior illumination? Well, it’s time to get into the Halloween spirit and make your house look as spooky as it can get for Mokena Community Park District‘s annual House of Frights Halloween House Decorating Contest! Mokena residents are welcome to take part in this free competition. Just call (708) 390-2401 to register. Click here for more information.
Where: All around Mokena!
When: Register by Monday, Oct. 17. Winners will be notified by phone the week of Oct. 24.