Summer has come to an end but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! There’s nothing quite like fall in the Midwest. With the arrival of the new season, so does a list of fun things to do. Whether you want to celebrate Halloween or enjoy the fall colors, the Chicago Northwest suburbs have something to offer for everyone.
Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center
The ultimate Halloween family experience awaits at LEGOLAND Discovery Center! The Schaumburg theme park embodies the Halloween spirit with a variety of monsterrific activities. Visitors will also be treated to a brand new 4D Halloween movie, The Great Monster Chase – exclusive to Brick-or-Treat. New for 2024! Brew up fun at the Potion Kitchen where families can combine two ingredients to make a magical potion Costumes are encouraged to all visitors!
September 27 – October 31 | 10:00am – 6:00pm
Halloween Spooktacular at Opera in Focus
The arrival of October starts the annual Halloween Spooktacular at Opera in Focus! The Rolling Meadows show features a collection of haunting classics all performed by puppets. The production includes scenes from Boris Godunov’s Mussorgsky, Gounod’s Faust and Andrew Lloyd Weber’s The Phantom Of The Opera.
October 2 – November 2 | Wednesdays at 4:00pm and Saturdays at 1:30pm
Hometown Hoedown Fall Fest
This annual festival is FREE! The family fun includes hayrides, pony rides, petting zoo, a donut-eating contest, caricatures, square dancing, country line dancing & more! Later in the evening, the fun kicks up with the HILLBILLY ROCKSTARZ playing country music favorites and latest hits.
October 5, 2024 | 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Autumn Harvest Festival
Go back in time at the Heritage Farm at Spring Valley! Experience the fall harvest with demonstrations of 19th-century farm life, kids’ crafts and games, pumpkin decorating, live music, food and beverages and more. This event is for all ages! Park at St. Matthew Parish, following the signs to Heritage Farm, or take our wagon shuttle from the Nature Center parking lot.
October 6 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Harvest Hops: Fall Sips & Shop
This event returns to Mikerphone Brewing with another amazing group of local small business owners for you to shop from (while you sip, of course)— this time for all things fall!
October 13 | 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Scarewalk
October nights bring Halloween delights, where pumpkins glow and witches take flight. Embark on a journey through White Oaks Park, where there is mystery and excitement at every turn, offering an unforgettable experience for those seeking thrills and chills. For those looking for less spooks, a family-friendly hour will also be hosted beforehand!