What to Do Halloween Weekend Near Waukegan, Illinois

Oct 27, 2023

If you’re looking for something fun to do this Halloweekend, we’ve got just the thing to lift your seasonal spirits! We’ve taken the hard work out of finding fun activities whether it be Trick or Treating, Halloween Parades, or just a general scary good time. Here’s our picks of great local activities to do for adults, families, and even pets!

Six Flags of Gurnee is hosting Kids Boo Fest all weekend long from 11AM to 10PM. Experience kid-friendly activities and thrills as part of the Fright Fest celebration!

The Second Annual Halloween at the Mansion Event is taking place from 5PM to 10PM at the Lehmann Mansion in Lake Villa.

On Saturday, October 28th starting from 10AM to 12PM, head over to McHenry for The Bremer Team of Keller Williams Success Realty’s sponsored Halloween Dog Photoshoot event! Bring your pup in their Halloween finest and enter them in a mini costume contest and win a free doggy photoshoot.

On Saturday, October 28th in Lake Zurich, head over to the Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts storefront for the Dojo Party Halloween Haunted Dojo event from 4PM to 8PM

On Saturday, October 28th in Lake Forest, families will enjoy the Elawa Farm’s Hallowene Spoktacular event from 3PM to 8PM with scavenger hunts, story telling, food and drink, face painting, and much more!

The Highland Park Golf Learning Center is hosting “Scary Halloween Miniature Golf” from 9AM to 7PM on the 28th. Visitors who arrive in costume will receive a discount off their round!

LakeHouse Restaurant of Lake Villa is bringing back its 4th Annual Halloween Car Truck and Bike Show from 9AM to 2PM. Come on down for a scary good time looking at vintage and collectible vehicles. Rain date is Sunday, October 29th.

Enjoy a hands-on Halloween baking class for kids aged 6 and up and their families at the Halloween Cupcake Party at Taste Buds Kitchen in Bannockburn from 1:30PM to 3:30PM.

Waukegan’s own town wide Trick or Treat event will be taking place on Sunday October 29th from 2Pm to 5PM!

On Sunday, October 29th, come out to Save-A-Pet from 1PM to 5PM Trick or Treat event on Main Street in Wauconda. This kid-friendly event will have live entertainment, a bouncy obstacle course, food and shopping, and even a pet costume contest. Plus you can bring your own carved pumpkin and enter it into the pumpkin patch to win a prize. More info here!

On Tuesday, October 31st between 11AM and 1:30PM, enjoy the Halloween Pet Paw-Rade at the Vernon Hills Hawthorn Mall. This family friendly day also includes a trick-or-treat event for humans. All pet-owners who participate in the parade will receive a collapsible silicone dog-bowl and a special treat. More information here!

On Tuesday, October 31st, stop by the tasting room at Lynfred Winery in Highland Park to add a special Halloween Candy Pairing option to any tasting flight for just $3.

The Lake County Film Festival is hosting a special secret screening from 8PM to 10:30PM on Halloween Night! The 13th annual film festival will be from November 3rd through 5th and 10th through the 12th, but you can catch a sneak peek ahead of time if you dare.