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Halloween

Outdoors

Where are the best Halloween yard displays in Chicago suburbs?

Andreas Mørk-Barrett -
Check out these homes in the city and suburbs that go all out for Halloween.
At Home

The Best Halloween Books for Kids in 2024 You’ll Love to Read

Hillary Bird -
Including monsters, goblins and skulls, these Halloween-themed books for kids will get your whole family into the spooky spirit.
At Home

Spooky Kids’ Foods for Halloween

Kristen J. Gough -
Try these creative, scary recipes that are designed to make your family cringe - and laugh out loud!
At Home

Things to Do with Leftover Halloween Candy

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
You'll burn through that Halloween candy in no time with these fun ideas.
Guides

Halloween Scavenger Hunt – Free Printable

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Find spooky decorations near you.
Guides

Haunted Things to Do with Teens in Chicagoland

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
These picks will give you some ghostly thrills!
At Home

6 Fun Ideas to Host a Howling Halloween Party for Kids

Megan Murray Elsener -
Create a boo bash!
At Home

7 Easy Halloween Crafts for Your Little Ghouls and Goblins

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Spooky fun!
Things to Do

Celebrate Halloween Safely with Chicago Halloweek

Katina Beniaris -
Halloween is not canceled.
Guides

Spookify Your Mold-A-Rama Collection with Halloween Figures at Brookfield Zoo

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
These spooky molds add decorative spunk!
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