With Halloween fast approaching, spooky events and activities are taking place along the North Shore.
Check here for trick or treating times and more.
Trick-or-treating is scheduled in Evanston for Monday, October 31 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Main-Dempster Mile Fall Fest and Pumpkin Carving Contest, Oct. 8 from 2 to 6 p.m. — Celebrating its second year, the festival will feature local food and beer vendors along with family-friendly activities.
Downtown Fall Fest, October 9 from noon to 5 p.m. This block party in Fountain Square will host music, arts and crafts, face painting, craft beer and food, a maker market and more.
Make a Pumpkin Book Character October 9, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30 & 31 — Stop by anytime throughout the day to decorate a pumpkin as your favorite book character for the library sample.
Halloween Pop-up Cards October 11th 5:30-7:30pm and October 29th 2-4pm Join artists to create your own Halloween pop-up cards in the Main Library. The event is intended for adults and registrations can be completed on the library’s website.
Free Halloween Pop-Up Shop Oct. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. — New and gently used costumes and accessories are available for free at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.
Trunk or Treat, Oct. 21 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. — Police, public works and other City of Evanston vehicles will be decked out for the season in the Chandler-Newberger parking lot. The event is open to children up to 5 years old. Registration is required and can be done by phone at 847-448-8252.
Zombie Scramble, Oct. 22 from noon to 8 p.m.: Race against zombies on a two-mile course through Ladd Arboretum, Butler Park and Twiggs Park. Registration is open for $20 for residents and $30 for non-residents. Shirts are available while supplies last. Food and more will be provided. Open from 8 years. To register, call 847-448-8256.
Trick-or-Treat on Central Street, October 22nd from 9am to 2pm: The event will include crafts, a two-hour trick-or-treating walk and a spooky DJ party to be held on Central Street d ‘Evanston.
Silent Movie Theater: Nosferatu, October 21st 7-8:30pm — Come see the classic horror film Nosferatu at the Wilmette Public Library with a virtual organ performance by Jay Warren.
Halloween Happening, Oct. 21 from 4-8 p.m.: This family-friendly event at the Community Recreation Center will feature carnival games, a magic show, crafts, face painting, pony rides and more. Includes pizza and a goody bag, as well as a trip to the Pumpkin Patch. Resident registration is $25 per child and non-resident registration is $30. Day of registration is available for an additional $5.
Wicked Wilmette, October 22, 3:30-6:00 pm — Halloween comes to the Wilmette Park District with a trick-or-treat trail. The trail ends at a pumpkin patch with a hay maze, bounce house, face painting, live music and more. Cost is $35 for residents, $45 for non-residents. Registrations can be completed online on the Park District website.
Halloween Gift Giving Workshop, October 22nd 1:30-2:30pm — Make your own device to pass out candy and encourage social distancing at the Wilmette Public Library. Registration is open for groups of up to four people.
3D print a jack-o’-lantern, October 26 from 5 to 6 p.m. Stop by the Wilmette Public Library to create your own 3D jack-o’-lantern.
Linden Square Pumpkin Walk, October 29th 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Come shop at neighborhood businesses and be sure to dress up.
Spooky Skate, October 30 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm — Join in the fun at a costume ice skating event at the Centennial Ice Rink. Those in costume will get a $5 discount, while adults will pay $9. Those in skating lessons will be priced at $8.
Trick-or-treating is scheduled for Monday, October 31 from 3 to 7 p.m
Bats and Other Misunderstood Creatures Oct. 9, 2-3 p.m.: Presenters come to the Northfield Library to teach about misunderstood animals like bats, spiders, snakes, and rats. Registrations can be completed on the library’s website.
Pumpkins in the Woods, October 21 from 4-6pm — Hubbard Woods Park will host a pumpkin park with pumpkin decorating, carnival games, bounce houses, a DJ, costume contest and more. Registration to compete begins at 4:30 p.m. and winners are announced at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required by Oct. 10 to get a pumpkin and can be done on the park district website.
Trunk-or-Treat and Tractor Rides, October 22 10 am to 1 pm – Decorate your trunk and pass out candy or come and get goodies from your neighbors at 540 Hibbard Road. The best decorated trunk will win a 2023 family beach pass. To register, contact Julia Kreis at 847-716-1299 or by email at jkreis@winpark.org. To register for the tractor rides, visit the park district’s website by October 17.
Pumpkin Decorating, Oct. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. — Children ages 5 to 8 can come decorate mini pumpkins at the Winnetka Library. Registrations can be completed on the library’s website.
Frankentoys, October 24th 4-5pm — Come to the Winnetka Library to make spooky creatures out of recycled toys and stuffed animals. Registrations can be completed on the library’s website.
Spooky Felt Boards, October 24th 4-5pm — Make a spooky scene with felt at the Winnetka Library. Registrations can be completed on the library’s website.
Edible Haunted Houses Oct. 27 4-5:30 p.m.: Create a haunted house with cereal, ice cream and candy treats at the Northfield Library. Registrations can be completed on the library’s website.
Fall Film Series: The Orphanage, October 28 – Sign up and receive a recording and review by film expert Scott Siegel along with a link to watch the film. Registrations can be completed on the library’s website.
Halloween Horror Trivia October 28th 6:30-8:00pm — Join a virtual horror trivia game as a team or even solo to test your horror-themed knowledge. Winners receive a prize. Registrations can be completed on the library’s website.
Halloween Party on Ice, October 29th and 30th from 2 to 3:30 pm — Dress up in costume and come skate at the Winnetka Ice Arena. Admission is $2 per skater with skates available for $4.
Trick-or-Treat is scheduled for Monday, October 31 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Fall Fabric Pumpkins at the Glencoe Public Library, October 7th 2-3:30pm — Sign up to learn how to make fabric pumpkins at the library. Material will be provided while supplies last, but feel free to bring your own. Registrations can be made on the library’s website.
Screening of The Addams Family 2 at the Glencoe Public Library, October 17 at 4 p.m.
Yarn Wrapped Monsters Craft at the Glencoe Public Library, October 20th from 4:15-5:00pm. Registration on the library website is required for the event.
bats! at the Glencoe Public Library on October 27th from 4-5pm — Come meet our flying mammal friends from a Lake County Forest Preserve Naturalist. Registrations can be completed on the library’s website.
HallowNEON Sign Making October 29th 2-3:30pm — Make a “neon” Halloween sign at the Glencoe Public Library with electroluminescent wire. Registrations can be completed on the library’s website.
Boo Bash, October 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Takiff Center will host trick-or-treating, activities and more. Cost is $10 for residents and $12 for non-residents. Registrations can be completed online on the Park District website.
