13 attractions within about an hour of Chicago · 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 4 – Nov 8
13341 W 151st St, Homer Glen, IL 60491 · 24 mi
Haunted Barn, in their words scary and completely animated. Fall Fest Sep 4 – Nov 8 2026
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 Aug 31, 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 Aug 31, 2026 · Check the source
Sep 15 – Oct 31
9112 Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL · 43 mi
Spooky hay ride, fog bubbles and pumpkin bowling at weekends. Mon-Thu 4-8pm ONLY, Fri-Sun 10am-8pm. Hay rides $6, under 2 free
Free admission, pumpkins $9 flat, hayride $6 (under 2 free)
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 847-893-0002 before you drive. It's 43 miles each way.
Checked Sep 1, 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 Aug 31, 2026 · Check the source
Sep 19 – Nov 1
Gurnee, IL · 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 Aug 31, 2026 · Check the source
Sep 25 – Nov 1
2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 · 3 mi
Fall Fest, their dates without a year; free, all ages. Separate Haunted History Tours Oct 13–28 are ages 16+
Fall Fest free; rides from $4
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 312-742-2000 before you drive.
Checked Aug 31, 2026 · Check the source
Sep 25 – Nov 1
5520 W 111th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 · 15 mi
Opens Fri Sep 25 to Sun Nov 1, weekdays that fall only in 2026. Their non-scary family trick-or-treat is Sat Oct 24, 12-2pm
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 Sep 1, 2026 · Check the source
Oct 2 – Oct 30
4853 US Highway 52, Minooka, IL · 45 mi
Their listed haunted-maze dates: Oct 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30. Flashlight maze and moonlight hayrides add Oct 4
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 Sep 1, 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 Aug 31, 2026 · Check the source
Oct 2 – Oct 30
29W310 North Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185 · 30 mi
Haunted hayride and barn on select nights only: Oct 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 22-25, 29-30 2026. No age guidance published
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 Aug 31, 2026 · Check the source
Oct 3 – Oct 25
Brookfield, IL · 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
Free with zoo admission
Always check first before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early.
Checked Sep 1, 2026 · Check the source
Oct 3 – Oct 31
421 W Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073 · 42 mi
13 nights, not continuous: Oct 3, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 29-31. Family Frights daytime tour Sat Oct 24 12-3pm. No age guidance published
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 Sep 1, 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 Aug 31, 2026 · Check the source
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