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Halloween 2026 in Illinois
29 Halloween events across 24 towns in Illinois, each with 2026 dates confirmed on its own official site: 12 pumpkin patches and corn mazes, 7 family events, 5 fall festivals and 5 haunted houses. From BooMap's Chicago and St. Louis guides.
Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes in Illinois (12)Family Halloween Events in Illinois (10)Haunted Houses in Illinois (5)Trick-or-treat timesAll states
Chicago guide 25
- All Seasons Orchard Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch Pumpkin patch · Woodstock · Aug 29 - Nov 1, 2026; 10-acre corn maze (2026 theme: Dolly Parton) opens Labor Day weekend · All Ages
- Goebbert's Farm & Garden Center Fall Fest (South Barrington) Pumpkin patch · South Barrington · Fall season September 5 – November 1, 2026 · All Ages
- Goebbert's Farm Fall Fest Pumpkin patch · Pingree Grove · Open now through October 31, 2026 · All Ages
- Happy Times Pumpkin Fest at Didier Farms Pumpkin patch · Lincolnshire · Sept 16 - Oct 31, 2026 · All Ages
- Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up Pumpkin patch · Chicago · Sept 19 - Nov 1, 2026 · Adults Only
- Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm Pumpkin patch · Waukegan · Sept 19 - Oct 31, 2026 · All Ages
- Kuipers Family Farm Fall Harvest Fest Pumpkin patch · Maple Park · Sept 18 - Nov 1, 2026 · All Ages
- Odyssey Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maize Pumpkin patch · Tinley Park · Sept 26 - Oct 31, 2026 · All Ages
- Richardson Adventure Farm Pumpkin patch · Spring Grove · Sept 12 - Nov 1, 2026; "Maze 'Til Midnight" nights Sept 26 and Oct 24 · All Ages
- Sonny Acres Farm Fall Festival Pumpkin patch · West Chicago · Sept 19 - Oct 30, 2026; Haunted Hayride & Haunted Barn select nights Oct 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 22-25, 29-30 · Teens+
- Boo! at the Zoo Family event · Brookfield · Oct 3-25, 2026 · All Ages
- Halloween in the Parks Family event · Chicago · Free Halloween parties and events at individual parks throughout October 2026, e.g. Lincoln Park Cultural Center Oct 29 4pm-6pm and Grand Crossing Park Oct 29 11am-2pm · All Ages
- Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns Family event · Glencoe · Oct 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 2026 (pre-registration required) · All Ages
- Slightly Spooky at Navy Pier Family event · Chicago · Saturday, October 31, 2026 ("Slightly Spooky Saturday") · All Ages
- Spooky Zoo Family event · Chicago · Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 · All Ages
- Fright Fest at Six Flags Great America Theme park event · Gurnee · Select nights, Sept 19 - Nov 1, 2026 · Teens+
- Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade Fall festival · Chicago · Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 · All Ages
- Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade Fall festival · Chicago · Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 - 30th anniversary; block party 11am-6pm, parade 7pm-8pm, costume contest/after-party 8pm-10pm · Teens+
- Long Grove October Days Fall festival · Long Grove · Series of weekend events across October 2026: Witches Night Out Oct 8, DIY Scarecrow Day Oct 10, Pet Costume Parade Oct 18, downtown Trick-or-Treating Oct 23 · All Ages
- Scarecrow Weekend (St. Charles Scarecrow Fest) Fall festival · St. Charles · Oct 9-11, 2026 (41st annual) · All Ages
- 13th Floor Chicago Haunted House Haunted house · Schiller Park · Select nights Sept 12 - Nov 8, 2026 (Fri/Sat in Sept, nearly nightly in Oct) · Teens+
- Basement of the Dead Haunted House Haunted house · Aurora · Grand Opening Sept 18, 2026; runs Sept/Oct/Nov 2026 · Adults Only
- Disturbia Haunted House Haunted house · Downers Grove · Main Halloween season Sept 12 - mid Nov 2026 · Adults Only
- Massacre Haunted House Haunted house · Montgomery · Select nights, 2026 season; see the official calendar · Teens+
- Realm of Terror Haunted House Haunted house · Round Lake Beach · Opening night Saturday, Oct 3, 2026; 13 nights total including a No-Actor Night Oct 29; Halloween night Oct 31 opens early · Adults Only
St. Louis guide 4
- Eckert's Grafton Farm Pumpkin Patch Pumpkin patch · Grafton · Opens Sept 19, 2026; runs through October · All Ages
- Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch Pumpkin patch · Millstadt · Farm opens for the season Sept 5, 2026; pumpkins available Sept 18-Oct 31; haunted hayrides & bonfires Fri/Sat nights Sept 11-Oct 31 · All Ages
- Jack's Lighted Trail at Eckert's Family event · Belleville · Sept 11 - Oct 30, 2026 (closed on Halloween) · All Ages
- Edwardsville Halloween Parade Fall festival · Edwardsville · Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 · All Ages
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Quick Answers
What Halloween events are in Illinois for 2026?
BooMap lists 29 Halloween events in Illinois with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites: 12 pumpkin patches and corn mazes, 7 family events, 5 fall festivals and 5 haunted houses.
What pumpkin patches are open in Illinois in 2026?
All Seasons Orchard Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Eckert's Grafton Farm Pumpkin Patch, Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch, Goebbert's Farm & Garden Center Fall Fest (South Barrington), Goebbert's Farm Fall Fest, Happy Times Pumpkin Fest at Didier Farms, and 6 more. Dates, hours and prices for each are on BooMap.
When do pumpkin patches open in Illinois in 2026?
The earliest to open on BooMap is All Seasons Orchard Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch (Woodstock), on August 29, 2026.
What are good Halloween events for kids in Illinois?
Picks suggested for all ages and not scary include All Seasons Orchard Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade, Eckert's Grafton Farm Pumpkin Patch, Edwardsville Halloween Parade, Goebbert's Farm & Garden Center Fall Fest (South Barrington), and 15 more.
Are there free Halloween events in Illinois?
Yes: Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade, Edwardsville Halloween Parade, Halloween in the Parks, Happy Times Pumpkin Fest at Didier Farms, Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade, and 4 more list free admission on the official site.
When is trick-or-treating in Illinois in 2026?
Official hours announced so far: Belleville, October 31, 5pm to 8:30pm; Edwardsville, October 30 and October 31, 4pm to 9pm.
What day is Halloween 2026?
Halloween 2026 is on Saturday, October 31.
What are the scariest haunted houses in Illinois?
The most intense on BooMap are 13th Floor Chicago Haunted House, Basement of the Dead Haunted House, Disturbia Haunted House, Massacre Haunted House, and 1 more, rated up to 4 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. Check each venue's own age guidance before you go.