This is for the big kids AND the little kids!
I've compiled a list of the local Halloween events just for you! Print it out and keep it with you and DON'T GET TOO SCARED TO EAT YOUR CANDY!
VILLAGE OF LAKE IN THE HILLS
HALLOWEEN HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST; BE THE SCARIEST HOUSE IN LAKE IN THE HILLS! JUDGING WILL BE ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 20TH. CALL IN YOUR HOUSE OR NOMINATE ANOTHER HOUSE. ADDRESSES WILL BE LISTED ON THE VILLAGE SITE SO PEOPLE CAN SEE THEM. DECORATIONS MUST BE LEFT UP THROUGH OCTOBER 31ST. WINNERS RECEIVE A GIFT CERTIFICATE TO A LAKE IN THE HILLS RESTAURANT. CALL 847 960 7640 TO REGISTER. ONLY THE FIRST 20 TO REGISTER ARE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE
TRICK OR TREAT!
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL BE HOSTING THEIR 8TH SAFE TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT FOR CHILDREN IN THE MINIATURE TOWN LOCATED BEHIND THE SAFETY ED CENTER AT 1109 CRYSTAL LAKE RD ON MONDAY OCTOBER 31ST FROM 3 TO 6 PM. THERE WILL BE NON SPOOKY MONSTERS AND CHARACTERS FOR THE KIDS TO MEET, AND THEY WILL BE HANDING OUT CANDY FROM THE LITTLE HOUSES IN THE SAFETY TOWN.
THE ACTUAL VILLAGE TRICK OR TREAT HOURS ARE 2 TO 8 PM
VILLAGE OF ALGONQUIN
TRICK OR TREATING WILL BE FROM 3 TO 7 PM ON OCTOBER 31ST.
COUNTRY FEST AND HISTORIC CEMETARY WALK;
DOWNTOWN ALGONQUIN, SATURDAY OCT 8TH. VISIT WWW.DOWNTOWNALGONQUIN.ORG FOR MORE INFO ON THE HARVEST DAY ACTIVITIES
CEMETARY WALK WILL BE FROM 11 AM TO 2 PM AT ALGONQUIN CEMETARY. FEATURES GRAVESIDE VISITS OF 5 EARLY RESIDENTS AND THEIR LIFE STORIES. THEY WILL BE "BROUGHT TO LIFE" TO MEET WITH GUESTS. DONATION OF ONE DOLLAR PER PERSON IS REQUESTED FOR THE HISTORIC COMMISSION TO FURTHER THEIR WORK. PARK NEAR THE WATER TOWER OR ALONG CARY ALGONQUIN ROAD. 847 658 4322
SPOOOOKY BOO BASH;
JOIN THE EVENTS AND RECREATION IN ALGONQUIN FOR THE SPOOKY BOO BASH. THERE WILL BE A HOWL-OWEEN DOG PARADE. OWNERS AND THEIR DOGS CAN COME IN COSTUME AND MARCH FROM VILLAGE HALL TO HIGH HILL PARK. PARKING ONLY ON THE SIDE STREETS DURING THE PARADE. DOGS MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES. CHILDREN UNDER 10 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. REGISTER BY 10/21, $5.00 FOR RESIDENTS/8 FOR NON. AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR BEST DOG COSTUME, BEST OWNER/DOG THEME. ALGONQUIN VILLAGE HALL, 2200 HARNISH DRIVE
HALLOTWEEN PARTY
HALLOWEEN PARTY JUST FOR TEENS. COSTUME CONTEST, DJ DANCE PARTY, SNACKS. NO COSTUMES WITH WEAPONS ALLOWED. AGES 12 TO 15, FRIDAY, COTOBER 21ST, 7 TO 10 PM. 17 DOLLARS FOR RESIDENTS/ 20 FOR NON. LAKE IN THE HILLS VILLAGE HALL, 600 HARVEST GATE, LAKE IN THE HILLS.
BOO BASH WITH PARENTS
AGES 3 TO 5, FRIDAY OCTOBER 28TH, 5 TO 6 PM. 16 DOLLARS FOR RESIDENTS/26 FOR NON. CHILDREN CAN CREATE A FUN PROJECT, LISTEN TO A SPOOKY STORY, AND HAVE LOTS OF HALLOWEEN FUN! YOU CAN ATTEND IN COSTUME!
NORTH BARRINGTON
TRICK OR TREATING HOURS 3 TO 7PM MONDAY OCTOBER 31ST
WEST DUNDEE
SPRING HILL MALL KIDS FEST FOR HALLOWEEN
AGES 2 TO 12, COME IN COSTUME, FREE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CRAFTS, FACE PAINTING AND PRIZES. TRICK OR TREATING AFTER ACTIVITIES IN THE MALL FROM 6 TO 8 PM. SATURDAY OCTOBER 29TH FROM 1 TO 5 PM, CENTER COURT OF THE MALL.
BARRINGTON
HALLOWEEN EGG HUNT; THURSDAY OCTOBER 27TH, 7 TO 7:45 PM. LANGENDORF PARK-H SHELTER AND BARRINGTON ROOM. BRING A FLASHLIGHT FOR THIS FUN AND SPOOKY EGG HUNT. EACH CHILD GETS A SAFETY KIT, BAG FOR THEIR EGGS, AND TREATS. PRE REGISTRATION REQUESTED BUT NOT REQUIRED. 5 PER CHILD WITH PRE REGISTRATION, 8 DOLLARS WITHOUT. ADULTS FREE WITH CHILD.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR; SATURDAY OCTOBER 29TH, 10AM TO 1PM. LAGENDORF PARK, LAC GYM AND PROGRAM ROOM. AGES 1 TO 10 WITH PARENT. LOTS OF SPOOKY (NOT TOO SPOOKY) FUN FOR THE FAMILY. GAMES, FACE PAINTING, COOKIE DECORATING, HAYRIDE. HUNT FOR CANDY IN THE HAYBALES! HAUNTED MINIATURE GOLF AS WELL! WEAR YOUR COSTUME! PREGREGISTRATION REQUIRED 10 DOLLARS PER CHILD, ADULTS FREE WITH CHILD.
CRYSTAL LAKE
TRAIL OF TERROR CANCELLED THIS YEAR. :(
HOUND TOWN HALLOWEEN BASH, OCTOBER 23RD, 2 TO 4 PM, HOUND TOWN AT LIPPOLD PARK, RT 176, CRYSTAL LAKE. BRING YOUR DOG IN COSTUME AND HAVE A FUN AFTERNOON OF DOG TRICK OR TREATING. CONTACT CONNIE COOK AT 815 459 0680 X213
CREEPY CRAWLER CRAFTS
AGES 6 TO 8, OCTOBER 24TH, 4:30 TO 5:30 PM. PARK DIST ADMIN BLDG, ONE EAST CRYSTAL LAKE AVENUE, CRYSTAL LAKE. MAKE CRAFTS BASED ON BUGS AND SPIDERS, TAKE THEM HOME WITH YOU TOO! FEE $23 RESIDENT, $28 NON. CONTACT JENNI SILKA 815 459 0680 X219
DEARLY DEPARTED AT COLONEL PALMER HOUSE
10/21 6 TO 8PM
10/21 6:30 TO 8:30
COLONEL PALMER HOUSE. 45 MINUTE SPOOKY WAKE AND INVESTIGATION INTO AN UNTIMELY DEATH! 1879 SCANDAL UNFOLDS AS YOU MOVE THROUGH THE HOME! BE PART OF THE INVESTIGATION AND SEE THE FORTUNE TELLER. CRYSTAL LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 815 455 1151
UNION
MCHENRY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY WILL HOLD RETURN OF THE DEAD ON OCTOBER 19TH. COMMUNITY MEMBERS WILL PLAY THE ROLE OF THOSE WHO MET AN USEEMLY DEMISE. DOORS OPEN AT 7, SHOW AT 7:30. SCARY REFRESHEMENTS TO FOLLOW. 6422 MAIN ST, UNION. (NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN)
CARY
HALLOWEEN WALK FROM 11AM TO NOON, DOWNTOWN ON WEST MAIN ST. CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. LINE UP BY BEAU NAIL SALON AND SPA. FREE, AND LOCAL BUSINESSES WILL BE HANDING OUT CANDY. SATURDAY OCTOBER 29TH.
FOX RIVER GROVE
HALLOWEN WALK
1 PM SATURDAY OCTOBER 29TH AT ACE HARDWARE AND ACE RENTAL IN STONE HILL SHOPPING CENTER (RT 14 AT RT 22)
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