Chicagoland’s Sweet Spots for Kid-Friendly Trick-or-Treating

Take your kids to do some unique trick-or-treating this Halloween season.

Halloween is around the corner and we know the majority of kiddos (and parents) have candy on their minds. If you’re looking to enjoy the spooky season throughout the month of October, check out these trick-or-treating events for kids in Chicagoland.

This article was recently updated on Sept. 3, 2024 by Chicago Parent’s audience development coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding Halloween events to ChicagoParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best Halloween events for families in Chicagoland this month. Questions? Please reach out to kari@chicagoparent.com.

Trick-or-Treating near me in Chicago

Spooky Zoo at Lincoln Park Zoo

Oct. 19, 2024

Spooky Zoo offers a free, safe alternative to trick-or-treating as well as a variety of family-friendly entertainment. Dress up in costume and come to the Lincoln Park Zoo ready for a day full of Halloween fun.

BOO-seum Bash at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Oct. 26, 2024

Enjoy trick-or-treating, animal encounters, crafts and Halloween fun at this Halloween event. Costumes encouraged. Registration required.

Halloween Party at Commercial Club Playground

Oct. 26, 2024

All ages can join Commercial Club Playground of Chicago for a Halloween party that features crafts, games and a trick-or-treat parade.

Trunk or Treat at Tuley (Murray) Park

Oct. 30, 2024

Children can come dressed in their costumes to collect candy from cars decorated for Halloween.

Trick-or-Treating near me in the North/Northwestern Suburbs

Trick or Treat Trail at the Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center

Oct. 18, 2024

Ages 12 and under can enjoy this trick-or-treat trail where friendly characters will be passing out candy. Also, games, prizes, entertainment and more family fun. The first 200 kids will receive a goodie bag.

Tricks & Treats In The Valley at Heritage Farm at Spring Valley

Oct. 26, 2024

Trick-or-treaters will wear a costume and begin at Heritage Farm, setting out on a trail that takes you past many of our historic buildings, then venture out into the woods and fields. 

Trick-or-Treating near me in the South Suburbs

Lemonster Days

Sept. 21-Oct. 31, 2024

  •   Address: Various locations in Lemont
  •   Cost: Fees vary by event 

Lemonster Trick-or Treating happens on Oct. 26 and Lemont’s trick-or-treating is on Oct. 31 from 3-6:30 p.m.

Downtown Tinley Park Boo Bash

Oct. 27, 2024

  • Address: Zabrocki Plaza – North OPA Metra Lot, 17375 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park
  • Cost: Free 

This annual event will have trick-or-treating through business booths, DJ entertainment, and much more! Food and beverages will be available to purchase.

Hocus Pocus at Rialto Square Theatre

Oct. 27, 2024 

This annual event will have trick-or-treating through business booths, DJ entertainment, and much more! Food and beverages will be available to purchase.

Trunk or Treat at Heritage Park

Oct. 21, 2023

Children can wear their costumes and browse through the decorated vehicles picking up candy along the way.

Trick-or-Treating near me in the Western Suburbs

Boo at the Zoo at Brookfield Zoo

Oct 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 2024 

  •   Address: 8400 31st Street, Brookfield
  •   Cost: Free w/zoo admission: $29.95/ages 12-64, $24.95/ages 65-plus, $20.95/ages 3-11, free/ages 2 and under

The not-so-scary and fun-filled event is something for the entire family to enjoy. There will be giant inflatables, sweet treat stations throughout the zoo, photo frames and more. Come dressed in costume.

Family Fall Fest at The Depot at Wild Meadows Trace

Oct. 5, 2024

Bring the family out to The Depot for Safety Town trick-or-treating plus fall festivities, games and food trucks.

BatFest

Oct. 26, 2024

  •   Address: Downtown Batavia
  •   Cost: Free 

The annual Halloween-themed family features trick-or-treating, Mothers’ Club Parade, costume contests, games, stories, BatArt and more.  

Spooktacular Fun Night at Westmont Community Center

Oct. 30, 2024 

Ages 2-10 and their families can enjoy a safe, Halloween night trick or treating through the Community Center. There will be crafts, games, photos and silly fun and games from Wacky Drac.


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Kari Zaffarano
Kari Zaffarano
Kari Zaffarano is a mom of one and Chicago Parent's Audience Development Coordinator. She tracks down the best events every week and shares the inside scoop with families online. She enjoys reading, traveling and exploring new places with her son.
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