Halloween in Chicago 2026: Family Fun, Pumpkin Events & More

Looking for Halloween fun in Chicago? KidsOutAndAbout.com publisher Debra Ross highlights some of the best family-friendly Halloween events, pumpkin displays, fall activities, trick-or-treating, and seasonal adventures happening around Chicago in October 2026. Find dozens more Halloween events and activities around Chicago here: https://chicago.kidsoutandabout.com/c... Featured in this video: Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns at Chicago Botanic Garden https://chicago.kidsoutandabout.com/c... BOO! at the Zoo at Brookfield Zoo https://chicago.kidsoutandabout.com/c... Pumpkin Train at Illinois Railway Museum https://chicago.kidsoutandabout.com/c... Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up https://chicago.kidsoutandabout.com/c... Boo Bash https://chicago.kidsoutandabout.com/c... Pumpkin Painting at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum https://chicago.kidsoutandabout.com/c... Slightly Spooky Saturday at Navy Pier https://chicago.kidsoutandabout.com/c... Upside Down Halloween Parade https://chicago.kidsoutandabout.com/c... KidsOutAndAbout.com helps families find great things to do throughout the Chicago region, including events, attractions, classes, camps, seasonal activities, and more. https://chicago.kidsoutandabout.com/