15 attractions within about an hour of Chicago · 15 in season now · 2026 season
Halloween attractions that run for weeks, not one night — haunted houses, zoo Halloween takeovers and jack-o'-lantern trails. Every window below was read on the venue's own site, and where they publish age guidance we quote it, because some of these are built to frighten teenagers and some are for toddlers. One-night events like trunk-or-treats live in the main event listings instead.
Call ahead before any drive — confirmed ones included. A confirmed date is not a promise the gate is open on the day.
Sep 25 – Nov 1
2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 · 3 mi
Sep 25 - Nov 1: Friday openings and a Columbus Day Monday that fall only in 2026. Free, all ages. Haunted History Tours Oct 13-28 are 16+
Fall Fest is free, rides from $4 — but ZooLights is a separate ticket: free on Mondays except Dec 21 and 28, otherwise $7-12 booked ahead or $20 on the day
Always call 312-742-2000 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early.
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · Check the source
Oct 3 – Oct 25
31st St. and Golfview Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513 · 11 mi
BOO! at the Zoo, Oct 3-25 2026, in their words not-so-scary and for all ages. Weekends 10-6 add costume parades and inflatables
Boo! at the Zoo is included with zoo admission; Holiday Magic is a separate evening ticket from $29.95, and free to members
Always check first before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early.
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · Check the source
Sep 12 – Nov 8
5050 River Rd, Schiller Park, IL 60176 · 14 mi
Their site: too intense for children 12 & under. Select nights Sep 12 – Nov 8 2026, from $19.99
From $19.99
Always check first before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early.
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · Check the source
Sep 25 – Nov 1
5520 W 111th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 · 15 mi
Select nights Fri Sep 25 - Sun Nov 1, weekdays only 2026 fits. No age limit, but they rate it PG-13. Non-scary trick-or-treat Oct 24
Always call 708-571-0266 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early.
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · Check the source
Oct 7 – Oct 25
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022 · 20 mi
Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns, 6:30-10:30pm. Oct 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 - Wed-Sun blocks, which those dates are in 2026 not 2025
$20 member / $24 nonmember; child 3–12 $13/$17; under 2 free; parking $15 nonmember
Always check first before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early.
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · Check the source
Oct 1 – Oct 31
601 N Martingale Rd, Suite 130, Schaumburg, IL 60173 · 24 mi
Their events page: October 1 - 31 2026, normal attraction hours, included with admission. No age guidance published
Included with attraction admission; no separate Brick or Treat ticket
Always check first before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early.
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · Check the source
Sep 4 – Nov 8
13341 W 151st St, Homer Glen, IL 60491 · 24 mi
Fall Fest Sep 4 – Nov 8 2026. The Haunted Barn is optional and billed as scary; the Fun Barn is their all-ages pick
Always call 708-301-3276 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early.
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · Check the source
Oct 2 – Oct 30
29W310 North Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185 · 30 mi
Haunted hayride and barn, select nights: Oct 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 22-25, 29-30 2026. They recommend ages 12 and over
Admission and parking free; haunted experiences ticketed. Tue–Thu 10–6, Fri–Sat 10–10, Sun 10–9, closed Mondays
Always call 630-231-3859 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early. It's 30 miles each way.
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · Check the source
Sep 18 – Nov 7
42 W New York St, Aurora, IL 60506 · 36 mi
Their site: Sept 18 - Nov 7 2026, grand opening Sept 18. They advise 13 years or older
Always call 630-896-2466 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early. It's 36 miles each way.
Checked Sep 29, 2026 · Check the source
Sep 19 – Nov 1
1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL 60031 · 37 mi
Select nights Sep 19 - Nov 1 2026. In their words, intensely scary and not recommended for children under 13 after 6pm
From $45 at the gate, and every guest needs their own ticket whatever their age. Their daytime family alternatives are Tricks and Treats and Oktoberfest
Always check first before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early. It's 37 miles each way.
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · Check the source
Sep 19 – Nov 1
1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL 60031 · 37 mi
Their page: select days September 19 - November 1, daytime only. In their words family-friendly, all ages, before the evening scares
Included with park admission, from $45 at the gate; every guest needs their own ticket whatever their age. Same park as Fright Fest, which starts after dark
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — check first before you drive. It's 37 miles each way.
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · Check the source
Oct 3 – Oct 31
421 W Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073 · 42 mi
13 nights: Oct 3, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 29-31. Not recommended under 13; Family Frights daytime tour Sat Oct 24 12-3pm
Tickets from $19.99. Booking online includes the Monster Museum, which is $5 at the gate; express entry is +$15
Always call 847-270-8061 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early. It's 42 miles each way.
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · Check the source
Sep 12 – Oct 31 · closing date is our estimate
9112 Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL · 43 mi
Hay rides $6, under 2 free; bowling, checkers and a sunflower maze free. Moonlight hayride and bonfire Oct 17 and 24, 8-10pm
Free admission, pumpkins $9 flat, hayride $6 (under 2 free)
Always call 847-893-0002 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early, and the closing date is our estimate. It's 43 miles each way.
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · Check the source
Oct 2 – Oct 30
4853 US Highway 52, Minooka, IL · 45 mi
Haunted corn maze Oct 2-3, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30; flashlight maze and moonlight hayrides add Oct 4. Recommended ages 12 & up
Daytime $9 weekday / $14 weekend, ages 2 and under free; haunted corn maze $25, flashlight maze $6, or a $30 evening combo
Always call 815-651-7288 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early. It's 45 miles each way.
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · Check the source
Oct 2 – Oct 31
19412 Shabbona Rd, Malta, IL 60150 · 64 mi
October Fridays and Saturdays, sunset to 10:30pm. $17 per person; in their words recommended ages 13 and up. Last group in at 10pm
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 815-825-2158 before you drive. It's 64 miles each way.
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · Check the source
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