Looking for fun Fall events in and around Naperville? This is the spot! I will update as necessary. Events will look a little different this year. Please follow all social distancing guidelines for each event. More importantly, all events are subject to change and/or cancellation. ALWAYS call in advance. Have a great time!
Goebbert’s Fall Festival
Date: September 9, 2023 – October 30, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: 40 W. Higgins Rd.
South Barrington, IL, 60010
Phone: (847) 428-6727
Details in Pumpkin Patch Article
Fall Market & Music Fest at McDonald Farm
Date: September 10, 2023
Time: 1 PM – 4 PM
Location: McDonald Farm, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL 60565
Our Fall Market & Music Fest brings together two of our community’s favorite events at McDonald Farm – Music on the Farm and our annual Green Earth Fall Community Market! Visitors can explore all the wonderful things happening here on the farm, including Green Earth Harvest’s delicious organic vegetables, our farm share program’s local farm partners’ fruit, bread, oats, grains, eggs, milk, meat, and specialty flowers, along with other local businesses showcasing their market goodies and tasty treats. Tours of McDonald Farm will be offered, along with a conservation workshop, children’s activities, and, of course, live music and a food truck!
Johansen Farms Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival
Date: September 15, 2023 - October, 2023
Location: 710 W Boughton Rd.,
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630-759-8711
Details in Pumpkin Patch Article
Bengtson Fall Festival & Pumpkin Farm
Date: September 15, 2023 - October, 2023
Location: 13341 West 151st Street
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 301-3276
Details in Pumpkin Patch Article
Water Lantern Festival
Date: September 16, 2023
Time: 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: RiverEdge Park
360 N Broadway
Aurora, IL 60505
While they're called many things such as lantern festivals, lights festivals, floating lanterns, water fest, or Chinese lanterns - only Water Lantern Festival allows you to Light The Water in a way you'll never forget. Now you can experience the magic of thousands of lanterns as the soft lights reflect upon the water.
Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family-friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven't met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience.
Pumpkin Daze at Abbey Farms
Date: September 16, 2023 -October 29, 2023
Location: 2855 Hart Road
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 966-7775
Details in Pumpkin Patch Article
Fall on the Farm-Riverview Farmstead Preserve
Date: September 16, 2023
Time: 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Location: Riverview Farmstead Preserve
Visit the farm for some old-fashioned fun and learn about life on the farmstead. Tour the limestone house and barns, meet some farmyard animals in the petting zoo, and try your hand at some farmstead chores. See tractors and antique farm equipment up close and personal and learn what they do.
The farm will be decorated for fall with plenty of photo opportunities, so bring your camera. There will be a barnyard-themed bounce house, make-and-take crafts, and fun activities for all ages. Smokin’ Z BBQ will be onsite to provide some delicious lunch options, and Tapville Social will be serving up cold brews. Get ready to have some old-fashioned fun on the farm!
Free! All ages. No registration is required.
Windy Acres Farm
Date: September 16, 2023 – October 31, 2023
Time: 7 Days a Week – 10 am – 6 pm
Location: 37W446 Fabyan Pkwy Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-6429
Details in Pumpkin Patch Article
Sonny Acres Farm Fall Festival
Date: September 17, 2023 - October 30, 2023
Location: 29W310 N Ave.
West Chicago IL 60185
630-231-3859
Details in Pumpkin Patch Article
Date: September 22-23, 2023
Location: Naperville Central Park, 104 E Benton Ave Naperville IL 60540
Join the West Suburban Irish for the Naperville Irish Fest, a two-day family-friendly festival celebrating Irish heritage and culture! Enjoy live music, Irish cultural activities, Irish dancing, Hurling examples, children’s activities, and more.
September 22, 2023 - September 23, 2023
Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm Pumpkin Fest
Date: Sept 23rd until Oct 29th
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
Location: 17250 Weber Road
Lockport, Illinois 60441
1.800.304.FARM (3276)
Details in Pumpkin Patch Article
Bolingbrook Fall Fest
Date: September 24, 2023
Time: 3:00-6:30 pm
Location: Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex
(200 Lindsey Ln)
Fun for the whole family!
Free Admission
Food Vendors
Family Games: Archery, Tricycle Races, Climbing Wall, Bingo, RC Car Racing and more!
Live Music from Run Forrest Run
Harvest of the Acorn Moon Festival
Date: Sep 24, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
Location: Oakhurst Forest Preserve
1680 Fifth ave
Aurora, IL 60502
Free
Celebrate autumn's arrival with the Forest Preserve District! At this popular, family-friendly festival, we'll have pumpkin painting, mule-drawn hayrides, games, crafts, folk music, and refreshments. Nominal fee for crafts, hayrides, and refreshments. No registration is required.
Free; nominal fee for crafts and refreshments.
Naperville Farmer's Market
Date: September 30, 2023, 7:00 am-12:00 pm
Save the date! Fall Fest is rapidly approaching, and you won't want to miss it! Tons of special offers and the first 100 people that shop with 3 or more vendors can stop by the center entrance to collect a reusable shopping bag! Hope to see you there!
Location: 200 E. 5th Avenue, Naperville, IL
Pumpkin Fest at Cosley Zoo
Date: October 1-31, 2023
Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Location: 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187
Details in Pumpkin Patch Article
Scarecrow Trail at Morton Arboretum
Date: Daily in October 2023
Time: 7:00 a.m. to sunset
Location: Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532
Meadow Lake Trail, near the Visitor Center
Stroll the path along Meadow Lake to see the friendly faces of Scarecrow Trail. Each scarecrow is handmade by a local scout troop. Scarecrow viewing is included with Arboretum admission.
After walking the trail, cast your vote for your favorite scarecrow. Voting information will be available around the trail and in the Visitor Center.
Are you a local Scout Troop that is interested in creating a Scarecrow for display? Please use the registration button to sign up and learn more about this year’s program. If you have any questions, please contact specialevents@mortonarb.org.
Included in timed-entry Arboretum admission.
Fall Color Festival Morton Arboretum
10/1/23-10/31/23
Experience the magical colors of the changing seasons and enjoy themed events throughout the month of October.
Fall Color Report
Read about the changes of the season in the popular weekly blog, the Fall Color Report, which comes out every Friday. You can use the Fall Color Report to plan your weekend visit to the Arboretum.
Fall Color 5K Run and Walk
The season kicked off with the annual Fall Color 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, October 7. Participants followed a scenic, rolling course through the Arboretum’s East Side.
Glass Pumpkin Patch
Guests and members enjoyed marvelous, one-of-a-kind glass creations at the 13th annual Glass Pumpkin Patch, Thursday, October 12 through Sunday, October 15.
Walking Plays
Walk alongside an acting troupe and follow the action of classic literary tales, such as Anne of Green Gables, performed live throughout 1,700 acres of colorful trees and beautiful landscapes in the Arboretum’s Walking Plays series. Performances take place each weekend in October.
Scarecrow Trail
Stroll the path along Meadow Lake throughout October to see the friendly faces of the Scarecrow Trail, enjoy scarecrows handmade by local scout troops and schools, and cast your vote for the winning designs.
Acorn Express Tram
Hop on a guided tram tour and enjoy a one-hour guided tour that winds you through the Arboretum’s woodlands, wetlands, prairie, and changing colors.
No matter what you choose, there are so many ways to celebrate the season at the Arboretum. Plan your visit today!
Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride at Danada
Date: September 30, 2023-October 1, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL
Enjoy a 30-minute ride through the scenic forest preserve. Rides leave at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m., and tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served
basis beginning at noon. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. No registration. For questions or to reserve
a private group ride, call 630-668-6012.
Pumpkin Palooza! At the Growing Place
Date: October 7, 2023-October 8, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: The Growing Place - Aurora
Celebration, Family Fun, and Kid Activities
Our favorite fall festival has returned with giant pumpkins, hayrides, pumpkin painting, pumpkin crafts, and more pumpkin surprises! Details posted soon!
Oktoberfest at Naper Settlement
Date: Friday, October 6, 2023 - 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 3:00 pm-10:00 pm
Location: Naper Settlement
Adult: $20, Youth (4-12): $15
Oktoberfest tickets are now on sale!
Under our large, heated tent, guests will enjoy German cuisine, local and traditional Oktoberfest beer varieties, and a blend of polka and rock music throughout the weekend. On Saturday, test your strength by participating in our stein-holding contest. There will also be a variety of lawn games for the whole family. Grab your lederhosen and join us at this fun German festival!
Pumpkin Weekends at Blackberry Farms
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Date: Sunday, October 1, 2023
Saturday and Sunday, October 7-8, 2023
Saturday and Sunday, October 14-15, 2023
Saturday and Sunday, October 28-29, 2023
Pumpkin Weekends are included in Blackberry Farm season passes or your daily admission ticket. Join us for themed days.
Ghost Stories in the Park . . . in the Dark!
Date: October 6-8, 2023
Friday, October 6 • 7:00-8:00 p.m. • Code 85997
Saturday, October 7 • 6:00-7:00 p.m. • Code 85998
Saturday, October 7 • 8:00-9:00 p.m. • Code 85999
Sunday, October 8 • 7:00-8:00 p.m. • Code 86000
Location: Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Sindt Court, Naperville, IL
Join in the fun as The Summer Place Theatre presents its annual Ghost Stories in the Park . . . in the Dark!
Enjoy an evening of scary stories sure to send shivers up your spine.
This is an outdoor event; please dress warmly and bring blankets and cushions. Not recommended for children under 5. Tickets may be purchased over the phone, online at napervilleparks.org, or during regular business hours at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center or Fort Hill Activity Center. Tickets can be purchased until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7 for the weekend’s shows. After that time, tickets must be purchased at the performance. Cash, checks, Visa, and MasterCard are accepted at the event. Physical tickets are not distributed; staff checks you in at the event. Sorry, no refunds.
Scarecrow Weekend in St. Charles
Date: Friday, Oct. 6, 2023
Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023
Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023
Location: Lincoln Park, Riverside and First Ave, St. Charles, IL
The 37th annual Scarecrow Weekend, presented by AAA, will be held October 6-8 in downtown St. Charles. 85 Handmade scarecrows will be showcased around town for visitors to view, vote for their favorites, and visit our many local businesses. There will be a Family Zone with live entertainment and family activities, a festive photo op area, specials and promotions throughout town, and the Autumn on the Fox Craft Show in Pottawatomie Park.
Boo! At the Zoo
Date: Saturdays and Sundays, October 7-8, 2023
Location: Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st Street (1st Avenue and 31st Street), Brookfield, IL 60513
Gather your ghoulfriends, little ghosts, and goblins for this fun-filled family event. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event that's perfect for family photo ops. All ages are in for a fang-tastic time, and the kids will leave with a sweet treat. More details coming soon!
2023 Fall Festival at Danada
Date: October 7-8, 2023
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL
Enjoy a celebration of the horse and the season at this annual event. Then, join the Friends at its hospitality reception to connect with fellow Ambassador-level donors and form new friendships.
Pumpkin Weekends at Blackberry Farms
Saturday and Sunday, October 7-8, 2023
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Pumpkin Weekends are included in Blackberry Farm season passes or your daily admission ticket. Join us for themed days.
Bronkberry Farms Fall Fest
Date: October 7-8, 2023
Time: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Location: 18061 South Bronk, Road, Plainfield, IL 60586
Free admission.
Bring the family and enjoy hay rack rides, caramel apples, donuts, u-pick pumpkins, face painting, delicious food, and unique crafters and vendors.
50+ Crafters & Vendors, Bounce House, Face Painting, Hayrack Rides,
Glass Pumpkin Patch at Morton Arboretum,
Date: October 13, 2022-October 15, 2023
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532
Cost: The event is included with admission to the Arboretum
Shop the Arboretum’s annual sale for exquisite, glass-blown art celebrating the beauty of autumn.
The 13th Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch opens on Wednesday, October 13, 2023, and runs through Sunday, October 15, 2023. It will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily and will take place on the West Lawn and Staff Lot of the Arboretum grounds. Entrance to the event is included with admission to the Arboretum.
Northern Halloween Light Tour
Date: October 13-14, 2023
Date: October 21-31, 2023
Location: Gemato’s Wood Pit, 1566 W. Ogden Avenue, Naperville, IL
Cost: $25.00 plus booking fees
Hop on the Naperville Trolley as we Trolley past some very highly decorated Halloween Homes in Naperville! It is encouraged for kids and adults to wear costumes if you want! (No glitter or costumes with glitter are allowed on the Trolleys.) You may hear a BANG! THUMP! or SCREAM! (The tour is appropriate for all ages.) The person who made this reservation is responsible for all the guests they bring and will let all guests know.
Southern Halloween Light Tour
Date: October 13-14, 2023
Date: October 21-31, 2023
Location: Aurelio's, 1975 Springbrook Square, Naperville
Cost: $25.00 plus booking fees
Hop on the Naperville Trolley as we Trolley past some very highly decorated Halloween Homes in Naperville! It is encouraged for kids and adults to wear costumes if you want! (No glitter or costumes with glitter are allowed on the Trolleys.) You may hear a BANG! THUMP! or SCREAM! (The tour is appropriate for all ages.) The person who made this reservation is responsible for all the guests they bring and will let all guests know.
Boo! At the Zoo
Date: Saturdays and Sundays, October 14-15, 2023
Location: Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st Street (1st Avenue and 31st Street), Brookfield, IL 60513
Gather your ghoulfriends, little ghosts, and goblins for this fun-filled family event. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event that's perfect for family photo ops. All ages are in for a fang-tastic time, and the kids will leave with a sweet treat. More details coming soon!
Cantigny Fall Festival
Date: Saturday, October 14-15, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Location: Cantigny, Parade Field, 1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189
Parking: $5 per car
NEW FOR 2023: Two days of colorful autumn fun! Please check back in September to see our full slate of scheduled activities.
Our Fall Festival promises colorful autumn fun for all ages!
75 + Craft Vendors, multiple bouncy houses for all ages, a petting zoo, food trucks, and crafters.
Food Trucks, Golden Eagle Hot Dogs, Mammies Toffee and Treats, Aunt Tina’s
Have Questions? Call 630.668.5161
Boo! At the Zoo
Date: Saturdays and Sundays, October 14 to 15, 2023
Location: Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st Street (1st Avenue and 31st Street), Brookfield, IL 60513
Gather your ghoulfriends, little ghosts, and goblins for this fun-filled family event. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event that's perfect for family photo ops. All ages are in for a fang-tastic time, and the kids will leave with a sweet treat. More details coming soon!
Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride at Danada
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023-October 15, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL
Enjoy a 30-minute ride through the scenic forest preserve. Rides leave at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m., and tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at noon. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. No registration. For questions or to reserve a private group ride, call 630-668-6012.
Pumpkin Weekends at Blackberry Farms
Saturday and Sunday, October 14-15, 2023
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Pumpkin Weekends are included in Blackberry Farm season passes or your daily admission ticket. Join us for themed days.
Wheaton Harvest Pow Wow
Date: October 14, 2023 - October 15, 2023
Location: DuPage County Fairgrounds
2015 Manchester Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
The Harvest Pow Wow will be held on October 14-15, 2023. It will include Native American dancers, Aztec dancers, native flute
players, native drum groups, cultural demonstrations, children’s crafts, birds of prey exhibit, art and craft vendors, food booths,
special guests, and more. Hours: Sat 11 am-9 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm
All Hallows Eve at Naper Settlement
Date: October 20 & 21, 2023
Time: 6:30 pm-10:00 pm
Cost: Tickets: $20
Monsters, witches, and werewolves have escaped their homes on the pages of your favorite Halloween stories and are running loose on the grounds of Naper Settlement! Experience All Hallows Eve like never before with a newly reimagined line-up of outdoor activities and performances designed for families with kids 16 and under.
Purchase Tickets: https://www.napersettlement.org/285/All-Hallows-Eve
Boo! At the Zoo
Date: Saturdays and Sundays, October 21 to 22, 2023
Location: Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st Street (1st Avenue and 31st Street), Brookfield, IL 60513
Gather your ghoulfriends, little ghosts, and goblins for this fun-filled family event. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event that's perfect for family photo ops. All ages are in for a fang-tastic time, and the kids will leave with a sweet treat. More details coming soon!
Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride at Danada
Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023-October 22, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL
Enjoy a 30-minute ride through the scenic forest preserve. Rides leave at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m., and tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at noon. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. No registration. For questions or to reserve a private group ride, call 630-668-6012.
Pumpkin Night Hike for Families
Date: October 20, 2023- October 21, 2023, 5:30 – 8 PM and 10/21/23
Use pumpkins and lanterns to light your way on a self-guided night hike. There will be a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt for kids to complete and a treat at the end. Hikes leave every 15 minutes. All ages; under 18 with an adult. $10 per person ages 3 and up; under 3 free. Register online or at 630-933-7248.
Location: Fullersburg Woods
Trick or Treat at Safety Town
Date: October 21, 2023
Time: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Safety Town, 1320 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, Illinois 60540
Cost: The cost is a $10 donation per family (benefiting Safety Town) and a non-perishable food item (benefiting Loaves and Fishes).
Learn PUMPKINS safe trick-or-treat tips, and trick or treat on the town! Costumes are encouraged, please bring a bag to put all your goodies in! Perfect for children ages 3-12, younger children are welcome to join us as well. We will have activity stations and many local businesses handing out toys, coupons, stickers, candy, and more! (We do our best to encourage allergy-friendly treats, however, some may contain nuts. lease ask the sponsor if your child has severe allergies)
Spooktacular at Cosley Zoo
Date: Friday, October 20, 2023
Time: 5:15 pm-8:30 pm
Location: Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187
Experience an evening stroll through the zoo while enjoying the family-friendly decorations and activities, then finish your visit by decorating a pumpkin (or take a pumpkin to go and decorate at home)! Get your costumes together and register early to secure a spot. All ages are welcome.
$12.95 per person for ages 2-adult. Admission for infants aged 1 and under is free but a ticket is required. Registration required.
Date: October 21-31, 2023
Location: Gemato’s Wood Pit, 1566 W. Ogden Avenue, Naperville, IL
Cost: $25.00 plus booking fees
Hop on the Naperville Trolley as we Trolley past some very highly decorated Halloween Homes in Naperville! It is encouraged for kids and adults to wear costumes if you want! (No glitter or costumes with glitter are allowed on the Trolleys.) You may hear a BANG! THUMP! or SCREAM! (The tour is appropriate for all ages.) The person who made this reservation is responsible for all the guests they bring and will let all guests know.
Southern Halloween Light Tour
Date: October 21-31, 2023
Location: Aurelio's, 1975 Springbrook Square, Naperville
Cost: $25.00 plus booking fees
Hop on the Naperville Trolley as we Trolley past some very highly decorated Halloween Homes in Naperville! It is encouraged for kids and adults to wear costumes if you want! (No glitter or costumes with glitter are allowed on the Trolleys.) You may hear a BANG! THUMP! or SCREAM! (The tour is appropriate for all ages.) The person who made this reservation is responsible for all the guests they bring and will let all guests know.
Boo! At the Zoo
Date: Saturday and Sunday, October 22-23, 2022
Location: Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st Street (1st Avenue and 31st Street), Brookfield, IL 60513
Gather your ghoulfriends, little ghosts, and goblins for this fun-filled family event. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event that's perfect for family photo ops. All ages are in for a fang-tastic time, and the kids will leave with a sweet treat. More details coming soon!
6th Annual Fall Festival at the Bolingbrook Promenade
Date: Saturday, October 20-23, 2023
Location: The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL
Mark your calendars and come out to the Promenade Bolingbrook October 20-22 for our annual fall festival. Please check our Facebook page for details.
Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride at Danada
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023-October 29, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL
Enjoy a 30-minute ride through the scenic forest preserve. Rides leave at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m., and tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at noon. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. No registration. For questions or to reserve a private group ride, call 630-668-6012.
Pumpkin Weekends at Blackberry Farms
Saturday and Sunday, October 28-29, 2023
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Pumpkin Weekends are included in Blackberry Farm season passes or your daily admission ticket. Join us for themed days.
Lantern-Lit Halloween Hike at St. James Farm
Date: Friday, October 27, 2023
Date: October 28, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: St. James Farm, east side of Winfield Road 0.25 mile north of Butterfield Road.
Experience a 2-mile self-guided lantern-lit hike along spooky trails at St. James Farm starting with a ghost story and ending with haunted conversation around the fire. Walks begin every 15 minutes. All ages; under 18 with an adult. $10 per person. Register online or at 630-933-7248.
Warrenville Fall Fest
Date: October 27, 2023
Location: 6:00-9:00P at the Recreation Center & Community Building
All Activities Included with $5 Wristband
Skip the lines! Prepurchase your wristbands beginning October 1, 2023! Wristbands can be purchased at the lower-level Guest Services desk from 9A-5P or the upper-level Fitness Guest Services desk from 5:30A-9P Monday-Thursday, 5:30A-7P Fri, 8A-3P Saturday and 9A-2P Sunday.
The event will be held rain or shine – most activities are indoors and outdoor activities will be under tents.
Costume Contest begins at 6:00P outside on the sidewalk along Warren Avenue (Awards following the judging of each age category.) If it is raining, the Costume Contest will be moved indoors on the FitnessNOW walking track.
Inflatables – Recreation Center Lower Level Gym
Character Meet N’ Greet with Woody & Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story – Community Building Lower Level Activity Room
Games with Candy Prizes – Community Building Upper-Level Gym
Crafts – Recreation Center Lower Level Preschool Room
Petting Zoo – Community Building Lower Level Parking Lot
Beer, wine, soda, water & food for purchase – Tent in Recreation Center Lower Level Parking Lot
Live Music – Alpine Thunder (in food & beverage tent)
FREE Taffy Apples courtesy of NuMark Credit Union (in food & beverage tent)
HALLOWEEN HOP in Downtown Naperville
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023
The event will be held Rain or Shine! FREE to Attend!
Ghouls, goblins, witches, and more are invited to celebrate Halloween in downtown Naperville.
Horsin' Around Day: Trick-or-Treat
Date: October 28, 2023
Time: 12:00 - 4:00
Location: Danada Equestrian Center: 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Come out and trick-or-treat in our barn! Horses are dressed to impress and will be handing out candy to all who attend! We encourage you to vote on which horse has the best costume. We will also have tractor-drawn wagon rides. Tractor Drawn Wagon Rides are $5 for ages 5 and up, and under 5 are free. If you missed our Drill Team at Fall Festival this is your last chance to see them for the year! They will be doing a special spooky performance at 1 p.m.
Pumpkin Palooza at DuPage Children’s Museum
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: 301 N Washington St., Naperville, IL 60540
Pumpkin Palooza is full of fun, not frightening festivities for the whole family. Come in costume and celebrate the season with DCM. This event engages visitors in creative experiences that explore S.T.E.A.M. concepts through play.
Special Activities:
Young scientists will take apart and build their own FrankenBuddy out of recycled toys in this unorthodox maker space activity.
Weave through webs as you build in Webb-y Ramps & Rollers
Say “EEK!” as educators from DCM share spectacular science experiments.
Mix and mash your own gooey slime from pumpkin guts and more eerie ingredients! And more!
This event is included with Museum Admission or Membership.
Naperville Pumpkin Race at Rotary Hill
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL
Join us in person at Rotary Hill on October 29th or purchase your own pumpkin race kit and host your own backyard race!
Friends of all ages and abilities are invited to create their own Pumpkin Racer in the Annual Naperville Pumpkin Race. Race in a unique side-by-side elimination race in a funky, hilarious, suspenseful, and dramatic display of American ingenuity. Excitement builds as Pumpkin Racers battle head-to-head for the coveted Pumpkin Race Championship Trophy. We also award other prizes for Best Decoration and Best Costume.
Halloween Happening at Grand Pavilion
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023
Date: 1:00-4:00 pm
Location: Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Sindt Court, Naperville, IL
Come and enjoy lots of fun activities, games, and goodies at Naperville's best FREE Halloween fest for kids 10 and under!
Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride at Danada
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023-October 29, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL
Enjoy a 30-minute ride through the scenic forest preserve. Rides leave at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m., and tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at noon. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. No registration. For questions or to reserve a private group ride, call 630-668-6012.
Trick Or Treat At Naper Settlement
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Naper Settlement, IL 60540
$5/Person; Children Under 4: Free
Put on your best costumes and enjoy trick or treating at Naper Settlement's historical homes for your Halloween treats, watch the blacksmith at his forge, and more! Children under 18 must attend with an adult. Adults must accompany a child.
Pumpkin Smash at the Garden Plots
Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023
Time: 9:00 am-Noon
Location: Ron Ory Community Garden Plots, 811 S. West Street, Naperville, IL
The annual Pumpkin Smash will take place from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5 at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots, located at 811 S. West Street. Area residents may bring their jack-o-lanterns and pumpkins to be smashed and composted into the soil at the Garden Plots, adding nutrients and water back into the soil.
Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride
Date: November 4, 2023-November 5, 2023, 1 – 3 PM November 11, 2023-November 12, and November 18. 2023-November 19, 2023
Enjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about a forest preserve’s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m., and tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis starting at noon the day of the ride. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-668-6012 for Danada (including calls for private group rides) and 630-580-7025 for
Location: Danada Equestrian Center
