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Halloween comes at the end of October, but the spooky spirit kicks in way before that. Check out our complete list of Halloween-themed events and start planning your October!
Halloween is more than a day in Chicago; it’s an entire season. The Chicago Park District offers different pumpkin patches, haunted houses and scary theatre. Cultural institutions get into the fun and the city center, Daley Plaza, is transformed into Franken Plaza. See event listing for details and a complete schedule.
Franken PlazaFREE
Franken Plaza | ChicagoOctober 26 - October 30 (Sunday,Friday,Saturday) , Visit website for schedule of events.
A Haunting in the Valley
A Haunting in the Valley | SchaumburgOctober 26 - October 27 (Friday,Saturday) , 6:15-9:30 p.m.
North Central 'O' Gaugers Model Railroad Club will send model trains through Spookytown. Some visitors will even be able to "drive" a train and earn their "NCOG Honorary Jr. Operating Engineer" certificate.
