Here’s our annual roundup of haunted houses, listed alphabetically by location. (For additional haunted houses and other Halloween events received after our deadline, see the This Week listings on Oct. 22 and 29.)
Arlington Heights: Goebbert Farm Haunted House, 835 W. Rand Rd.; 708-523-1554; 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 24; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 22, 23, 28, 29 and 31; 7-11 p.m. Oct. 30; $6.
Berwyn: Howling Manor, Berwyn Pavek Community Center, 6501 W. 31st St., 708-788-2010; 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31. $3 adults; $1 children 12 and under.
Blue Island: 15th Annual Spookhouse; Memorial Park Pool House, 12804 S. Highland Ave.; 708-385-3304; 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31. $3.
Bridgeview: Park District Booster Club “Haunted Hollow” 15th annual haunted house; Bridgeview Court Shopping Center, 7777 S. Harlem Ave.; 708-594-1818; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 22 and 29; 6-10 p.m. Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31; $3, children under 4 free.
Brookfield: Jaycees’ Haunted House; Jaycee-Elhert Park, 4400 Park Ave. at Shields Ave.; 708-387-HOWL; 7-10 p.m. weekdays; 7-11 p.m. weekends and Oct. 31; Oct. 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31; children’s matinee 1-3 p.m. Oct. 31; $3.
Buffalo Grove: Buffalo Grove Jaycees’ “Maniac Monster Mansion”; Buffalo Grove Town Center, Lake-Cook and McHenry Roads; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 22-31. $3. 708-541-6821.
Chicago: Children’s Bookstore haunted house for preschoolers. 3-7 p.m. Oct. 31; 2465 N. Lincoln Ave., 312-248-BOOK. Free.
Chicago: Neighborhood Boys/Girls Club Haunted House; 2501 W. Irving Park Rd.; 312-463-4161; 7-10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Oct. 22-30; 3-11 p.m. Oct. 31; $4; $3 Oct. 25 and 26.
Chicago: Old Town Haunted House; 226 W. Schiller Ave.; 312-929-4833; 6-11 p.m. Oct. 22-24, 28-29; 3-11 p.m. Oct. 30; 1-11 p.m. Oct. 31; $5; parking $2.85 at lots located at Schiller and Wells, North Park and Schiller.
Chicago: Our Savior Lutheran Church “Nightmare on Northcott”; 6035 N. Northcott Ave.; 312-631-1100; 7-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday and Oct. 22-24, and Oct. 29-31; $3.50.
Chicago: St. Benedict Church’s Haunted Labyrinth; 2215 W. Irving Park Rd.; 312-588-6484; 7-10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Oct. 22-24, Oct. 27-29; 6-10 p.m. Oct. 30; 3-10 p.m. Oct. 31; $4. “lights-on” children’s matinee 2-4 p.m. Oct. 24; $2.
Chicago: St. Pascal School’s 8th annual Halls of Horror haunted house; 6143 W. Irving Park Rd.; 312-736-8806; 7-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 7-11 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Oct. 22-31. $4.
Crest Hill: Chaney-Monge Parent Athletic Association’s “Ghouls by the Pool”; Chaney Pool, Rose Avenue and Dearborn Street; 6-10 p.m. Oct. 23, 24, 29 and 30, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 24-28 and 31. $3; $2 for students. 815-726-8463.
Crystal Lake: Crystal Lake Jaycees’ and Flowerland Inc.’s “Terror Under the Big Top”; 8 p.m.-midnight Friday and Oct. 22 and 29, 1:30-4:30 and 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday and Oct. 23 and 30, 1:30-4:30 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. Sunday and Oct. 24 and 31, 8-10 p.m. Thursday and and Oct. 29. $4; $3 for matinees; $1 off for those who donate a non-perishable food item. 815-356-JCJC.
Des Plaines: Jaycees present “Terror on the Lake” haunted house. Lake Park, corner of Touhy and Lee, entrance on Howard Street; 708-518-6977; 7-10 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Oct. 21-24; 27-31; special “Lights on for Kids” show 3-5 p.m. Oct. 30; $4; $3 children 11 and under.
Elk Grove Village: Berthold Nurseries and area non-profit organizations host Tunnels of Terror; 434 E. Devon Ave.; 708-439-2600; 7-11 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Oct. 21-31; $5; $4 students; $3 children under 12; matinees 11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends; $2.
Elk Grove Village: Elk Grove Park District’s Susperia Mansion, a two-story haunted house; Community Teen Center, 180 Morrison Blvd.; 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Oct. 24-28, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 22, 23, 29 and 30, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 31. $4. 708-437-4220.
Elmhurst: Jaycees’ haunted house, York Commons Pool, 665 S. York St.; 708-616-1644. 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, 7 p.m.-midnight weekends Oct. 15-Oct. 31. $3.50 weekdays; $4 weekends.
Franklin Park: Franklin Park Park District “Skulls” haunted house. Park district pool, Pacific and Calwagner. 708-455-2852. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 22-23, 27-31. Special matinee for the faint-hearted from 3-5 p.m. Oct. 31. $3.
Franklin Park: St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Haunted House. Also has concession stand and craft bazaar. 3342 Calwagner, 708-678-8500; 7-10:30 p.m. weekends; 7-10 p.m. weekdays; Oct. 23, 24, 26-31. $3. Special children’s matinee 5-6 p.m. Oct. 30. $1.
Highland, Ind.: Dr. Blood Show, presented by an illusionist and a comedian, and a haunted house staged by a theater troupe; 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 26-30 (hourly); Little Dinner Playhouse, 3904 Ridge Rd. 219-923-7191. $6; $5 for students with i.d.
Lake Zurich: St. Matthew Lutheran Church 4th annual haunted house; Old McHenry Road between Midlothian and Quentin Roads; 708-438-6103; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 22, 23, 24, 29 and 30; $5. Kiddie house 3-6 p.m. Oct. 23 and 30. $3.
Lisle: Park District and Jaycees’ combined haunted house; The Meadows Center, 5801 Westview Lane, 708-964-3410. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 22, 23 and 31; 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 25-28; 7-11 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30; $4. “Friendly Monster Hour” with lights for 8 years old and under 3-6 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30. $2.
Lombard: Jaycees’ haunted house, two-time winners of the best Haunted House in northeastern Illinois; Yorktown Convenience Center, Highland Avenue just north of Int. Hwy. 88 and Butterfield Road; 708-932-4812; 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; until 11:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Oct. 31. Closed Oct. 18; $4; $2 for children under 12. Lights-on children’s matinee noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 24. $1.
Marengo: Spook house presented by area Catholic churches; Hubbs Greenhouse, 1003 E. Grant Hwy.; 815-568-7312; 7-10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Oct. 22, 23, 29 and 30, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 17, 24-27 and 31. $2.
McHenry: Jaycees’ haunted house. McHenry Area Jaycees Knox Park Barn, Ill. Hwy. 31 north of Bully Valley Road; 815-363-2206; 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Oct. 21-24, Oct. 27-31. $4; $1 off with donation of canned good. Kiddie haunted house, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 31. $1.
Melrose Park: Amlings Haunted House; 8900 W. North Ave.; 708-850-5010; 4-10 p.m. Friday through Oct. 31; $3.95.
Midlothian: Jaycees’ haunted house; Midlothian Plaza Shopping Center, 145th Street and Pulaski Road; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 20-24, 26 and 27; 7-11 p.m. Oct. 22-23, 28-29; 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 30 and 31. $4; $2 for children.
Morton Grove: Park District Haunted House; Oriole Park Pool House, 9200 Church St.; 708-965-1200; 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30; 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31. $2.
Naperville: Jaycees’ Haunted House; Centennial Beach Bathhouse, 500 W. Jackson Ave.; 708-357-9000, ext. 152; 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 22-24, 28-31; 1-3 p.m. Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31. Evening performances $4; matinees $1.50.
Norridge: Riverwood High School Parents Club haunted house; Ridgewood High School, 7500 W. Montrose Ave.; 708-456-5880. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 29; 7-11 p.m. Oct. 30; 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31. $3; $2 for kids under 18.
Oak Park: First United Methodist Church haunted house in a gothic church; 324 N. Oak Park Ave.; 708-383-4983; 7-11 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30; 6-10 p.m. Oct. 31. $5; $3 for children 12 and under.
Palatine: Explore dungeons and dragons; Salt Creek Park District’s Rose Park, 530 S. Williams Ave.; 6-9 p.m. Oct. 22, 24 and 28, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 23, 29 and 30, 4-9 p.m. Oct. 31. A “lights on” walk for kids from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 23 and 30. $1. 708-259-6890.
Riverside: Jaycee’s fourth annual Ghostwalk and haunted house; Scout Cabin, 419 Fairbank; 708-442-7025 or 708-447-9868; 6:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 22-24 and 27-31. $3; $2 for children. Children’s matinee 1-4 p.m. Oct. 31. $1.
Schaumburg: Medieval Times Haunted Castle; corner of Int. Hwy. 90 (Northwest Highway) and Roselle Road; 708-843-3900; 6-10:30 p.m. Thursday and Oct. 25-28, 6 p.m.-midnight Oct. 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2:30-8 p.m. Oct. 24 and 31. $4 or free with admission ticket to the dinner and tournament.
Schaumburg: Park Distict Spooktacular haunted house includes games and entertainment; Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springingsguth Rd. Free. 708-490-7020.
St. Charles: The Haunted Manor at St. Charles Mall, Ill. Hwy. 38 and Randall Road; 708-377-DARE; 3-9 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; through Oct. 31. $2.
Villa Park: Hades Haunted House, Odeum, 1033 N. Villa Ave.; 708-941-9292. 7-10 p.m. daily (through Oct. 31). $10 (includes haunted house, video dance party, carnival rides and parking).
Wilmette: First Congregational Church of Wilmette haunted house; 1125 Wilmette Ave.; 708-251-6660; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 29; 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 30. $3.
Winnetka: 7th annual haunted house; Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave.; 708-446-0537; 7-9 p.m. Oct. 30; 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31 (party and haunted house). $3.
Here’s a roundup of other Halloween-related events:
Boofest 93: Halloween haunted walk through a wooded trail, and a hayride. 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Adler Park, 1500 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $2; $6 per family. Sponsored by the Libertyville Parks and Recreation Department. 708-362-7490.
Bub City Halloween Ball: Over-21 party with costume contest combined with garlic festival; 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 30; 901 W. Weed St. Free; 312-266-1200.
Catherine Cook School: Offers trick-or-treat alternative; 1-5 p.m. Oct. 23 and 24; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 29; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 30; 226 W. Schiller Ave. $3; $2.85 parking at Schiller and Wells; 312-929-4833.
Charlie’s Ale House Halloween party: Over-21 party with cash prizes offered for inventive costumes; 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 30; 1224 W. Webster Ave. Free. 312-871-1440.
Chicago Children’s Museum Halloween Hoopla celebration: This year’s theme is “Spooktacular Storytime,” and exhibits include an Enchanted Forest with a storybook theme and activities including making a mask, turning a finger into a puppet and creating special-effects videos in the TV studio. Other happenings: Annual family benefit, noon-4 p.m. Oct. 24, features storybook characters, fortunes told by the Queen of Hearts and learning to fence. Reservations required. $35 adults; $25 children. Halloween party at North Pier starting at noon Oct. 31 features roving entertainment and costume contest. Museum hours: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; till 8 p.m. Thurs.; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Oct. 26-31. 465 E. Illinois St. Admission, $2.50 children and seniors; $3.50 adults; 5-8 p.m. Thurs. free. 312-527-1000.
Child Abuse Prevention Services Halloween Extravaganza: Features karaoke, palm readers, dancing and refreshments. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 30. Galleria Cafe, 227 W. Monroe St., Chicago. $30; $35 at door. 312-427-1161.
Cities of the Dead: A lecture on the history of cemeteries by Paula Fenza, presented by the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest; 4 p.m. Sunday; Pleasant Home, 217 S. Home Ave., Oak Park. $3. 708-848-6755.
Costume Exchange: Sponsored by the Ela Area Public Library; 8-9 p.m. Monday; 135 S. Buesching Rd., Lake Zurich. Free. 708-438-3840.
Doctor Shock’s Horror Show: With magician-illusionist Ray Radelia performing 15 “nightmares”; 7, 8:30 and 10 p.m. Oct. 28-29; Gateway Theater, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave. $6. 708-479-1325.
Edgar Allen Poe Halloween Readings: Dramatization of macabre stories by candlelight; 8 p.m. Oct. 28, 29, 30 and 31; 5 p.m. Oct. 24, 30 and 31; Clarke House Museum; 18th Street and Prairie Avenue. $15; reservations required. 312-922-3432, ext. 120.
Enchanted Castle Ghostly Family Fun: Halloween haven celebration features costume contests, parties, games and rides; 7 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30; 6 p.m. Oct. 31; 1103 S. Main St., Lombard. Fees vary. 708-953-7866.
Excursions into the Unknown: tour of haunted locations; 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 22-23, Oct. 29-31, Nov. 5-6, Nov. 19-20; 1-5 p.m. Oct. 24; Cook School, 9526 S. Cook, Oak Lawn. $20 (except $35 on Oct. 22 that includes a buffet; $30 on Oct. 31 that includes champagne). 708-425-5163.
Fairy Tale Trail: Halloween house designed specifically for children with disabilities. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 25; Omni Orrington Hotel, 1710 Orrington Ave., Evanston. Sponsored by the National Lekotek Center and the Auxiliary Foundation of the Women’s Club of Evanston. $3. 800-366-PLAY.
Finnegan’s Rainbow of Fun: puppet show titled “The Bad Day” sponsored by the Northbrook Park District; 2 p.m. Oct. 23; Leisure Center Little Theatre, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. $4. 708-291-2995.
Ghost Bus Tours: Howard E. Heim plays guide during a tour of Chicago’s mysterious locations; noon, 3, 4 and 7 p.m. Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31; 8-11 p.m. Oct. 31; departs at 1038 Lake St., Oak Park. $25-$30. 312-252-8114.
Ghost Stories: Stephen King’s stories as adapted by Robert Pridham; 8 p.m. Oct. 29 (pre-show costume party at 7 p.m.); Hemmens Auditorium, 150 Dexter Ct., Elgin. $11-$13 adults; $9-$11 for students and senior citizens. 708-697-3616.
Ghost Stories: Stephen King’s tales adapted by Robert Pridham; 7 p.m. Oct. 24; Arts Center at College of DuPage, 22nd St. and Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $17. 708-858-3110.
Graveyard Smash: Benefit for children and adults of Misericordia, with live music and costumes; 8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 30; Alumni Hall, De Paul University, 1011 W. Belden Ave. $25; $30 at door. 312-902-1943 or 312-973-6300.
Great Oaks School: Halloween party for younger spirits with trick-or-treating, crafts, games, puppet shows and costume parade for children 1 to 7; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 30; 1430 S. Boulevard, Evanston. Free. 708-475-1069.
Great Pumpkin Day: Sponsored by the Glencoe Human Relations Committee, event features games, pumpkin sale and decorating, petting zoo, pony rides, carriage rides and archery; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; Kalk Park, Park Avenue and Green Bay Road, Glencoe. Free. 708-835-2874.
Halloween at the Hayloft Theater: With games, coloring and costume contests, storytelling and treats; noon-5 p.m. Oct. 31; Celery Flats Interpretative Center and Historical Area, 7335 Garden Lane, Portage, Mich. $2 for children; free for adults. 616-324-9227 or 616-329-4404.
Halloween Cemetery Walk: A guided, walking tour of the Forest Home Cemetery, 863 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park; 1 p.m. Oct. 31; Sponsored by the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest. $3. 708-848-6755.
Halloween Costume Dance: Sponsored by the Catholic Alumni Club of Chicago. 9 p.m. Oct. 29; Radisson Suites Hotel, Arlington Heights and Algonquin Roads, Arlington Heights. $7. 312-726-0735.
Halloween Costume Party: For single adults; 8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 27; Princess Restaurant, 1290 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. 708-816-1011 or 708-362-6455.
Halloween Dance: Southwest Archdiocesan Singles sponsors dance including pumpkin decorating and costume contest; 9 p.m.-midnight Oct. 23; St. Barnabas-O’Connell Hall, 10134 S. Longwood Drive. $8 ($1 off if wearing costume). 708-424-3684.
Halloween Festival: Includes a magic show, costume contest, games and prices; 11:30 a.m. Oct. 30; the Centre at North Park, Scott and Addison Streets, Franklin Park. Free. 708-455-2852.
Halloween Ghost Walk: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30; Blackberry Historical Farm-Village, Galena Boulevard and Barnes Road, Aurora. $3. 708-892-1550.
Halloween Happenings: Features costume parade, bonfire and treats; 6:30-8:15 p.m. Oct. 31; James Hart Junior High, 18211 Aberdeen, Homewood. Free. 708-957-0300.
Halloween Hoe-Down: Party for children with Cowboy Bob’s Corral of Fun; 4:30-8 p.m. Oct. 31; Bub City, 901 N. Weed St. Free. 312-266-1200.
Halloween Masquerade Ball: Features music and refreshment; 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 30; International House of Chicago Alumni Hall, 1414 E. 59th St. 312-753-2274.
Halloween Masquerade Ball: Saluting the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, hosted by Roy Leonard; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 29; Excalibur, 632 N. Dearborn Pkwy. Tickets available only at Rose Records with the purchase of any Webber compact disc or tape. Proceeds benefit WGN Radio Pumpkinfest ’93 Food Drive for the Chicago Anti-Hunger Foundation. For details, 708-544-7673.
Halloween Party: Niles Police Department sponsored-party features haunted house and treats; 3-7 p.m. Oct. 21; Notre Dame High School, 7655 Dempster St. Niles. 708-967-6100.
Halloween Party: Hazel Crest Park District party for children under 12 features costume contest, games; 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31; Recreation Center, 2701 W. 170th St., Hazel Crest. $2. 708-335-1505.
Halloween Party at North Pier: With roving entertainment, children’s events and costume contest; Oct. 31; 455 E. Illinois St. Free. 800-FUN-PIER.
Halloween Poe-Pourri: Dramatic readings from Edgar Allen Poe’s works, a silent auction and cash bar; 6-9 p.m. Sunday; the Playhouse, 7409 W. Madison, Forest Park. $15. 708-484-8541.
Halloween Roller Skating Party: Sponsored by Lutheran General Hospital to support hospitalized children; 5:15-8:15 p.m. Oct. 24; Playdium, 1776 Glenview Rd., Glenview. $8; $6 for children. 708-818-4040.
Halloween Slam ‘n’ Jam: Women’s ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation through Training) sponsors a costume party featuring Dr. Bop and the Headliners; 8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 30; Hoops, 1001 W. Washington St. $31 in advance (send to Women’s America ORT, c/o Terri Check, 3110 N. Sheridan Rd., (no.) 1605; Chicago, Ill. 60657); $38 at door.
Haunted Forest: An eerie walk through the forest preserve featuring werewolves, ghosts, mummies and Dracula; 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 21, 22, 23 and 24; Cook County Forest Preserve Trails Caldwell Woods, Devon Avenue east of Milwaukee Avenue. $4. 708-771-1014 or 708-771-1062.
Haunted Ghost Walk: Bolingbrook Camp Fire Boys and Girls present a haunted woods with a cabin for refreshments and children’s games; for the daring, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 21, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 22 and 23; for the young, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 23; Camp Kata Kani, just before Hidden Lakes on Trout Farm Road north of Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. $3; $2 with donation of non-perishable item. 708-759-3399.
Haunted Hike: Howling Manor opens its creaking doors for a hike for children 6 and under; 2-4 p.m. Oct. 31; Berwyn Pavek Community Center, 6501 W. 31st St., Berwyn. $3; 50 cents for children. 708-788-2010.
Lambs Farm Halloween Stroll: With haunted train rides and ghosts; 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 30 and 31; Lambs Farm, Int. Hwy. 94 and Ill. Hwy. 176, Libertyville. $2.50. 708-362-4636.
LaPorte (Ind.) Parks and Recreation Department Haunted Trail: Ghostly walk through the woods; 6-8 p.m. Oct. 21, 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 22 and 23; Luhr County Park, south of LaPorte on County Road 150 West. Advance tickets required. 219-324-5855.
Lawrence House Halloween Party: Safe trick-or-treating at this retirement hotel; for children under 10 accompanied by a parent; 1-3 p.m. Oct. 31; Lawrence House Retirement Hotel, 1020 W. Lawrence Ave. Free. 312-561-2100.
Live Harvest Buffet: Benjamin’s Restaurant offers a harvest buffet featuring traditional fare including omelets made-to-order, salads and a variety of desserts, musical entertainment and magician; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 31; Inn at University Village, 625 S. Ashland Ave. $17.95; $9.95 for children under 10; $5 discount for anyone in full costume. 312-243-7191.
Mad Hatter’s Ball: For ages 21 and older with top hats, ball gowns and disguises optional; includes a performance of “Lookingglass Alice,” an adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic; 7 p.m. Oct. 30; the Winter Garden, 311 S. Wacker Drive. Sponsored by the Lookingglass Theatre Co. $50-$2,500. 312-477-9257.
Miss Marple Participation Murder Mystery: “Hot Jazz in Cold Blood,” presented by the Free Associates; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30; the Bop Shop, 1807 W. Division St.; $20; $25 at door. 312-784-2745.
Maathian Storytellers Network Halloween Storytelling Festival: Tales, ghost stories, folklore, myths and history as told by storytellers from Chicago’s ethnic and racial communities; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28; Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Free admission. 312-791-PIER.
Mokena Halloween Hollow: Park district 12th annual festival with costume parade and haunted trail; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 30; Mokena’s Main Park, 10925 Laporte Road, Mokena. Free admission. 708-479-1020.
Moraine Valley Community College Halloween Happenings: Halloween Magic Show, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 29; College Center Moraine Rooms, 10900 S. 88th Ave., Palos Hills. $4; $3.50 senior citizens, students and children. 708-974-5745; Chicago supernatural tour presented by ghost hunter Richard Crowe, noon Oct. 23, from the campus at 10900 S. 88th Ave., Palos Hills. $26 (reservations required). 708-974-5717.
Murder Mystery Party: 7 p.m. Saturday; South Suburban College, 15800 S. State St., South Holland. Fee required. 708-596-2000, ext. 407.
North Shore Retirement Hotel Halloween Celebration: With performances by local grade school children; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 29; 1611 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Free admission. 708-864-6400.
“Phantom of the Opera”: The After Hours Film Society screens Lon Chaney’s 1925 silent film with pipe organ accompaniment; 9:30 p.m. Oct. 30; Hinsdale Theatre, 29 E. 1st St., Hinsdale. $7. 708-986-1203.
Poltergeist 1993: For ages 21 and older with costume contests and entertainment; 8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 30; Sluggers, 3540 N. Clark St. Proceeds benefit the Junior League Club of Chicago. $30; $35 at door. 312-644-4462.
Pre-Halloween Dusty Set: For ages 21 and older with costume and dance contests; 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 29; Randolph Market Cafe, 1235 W. Randolph St. Sponsored by the Ladies United for Successful Times Social Club. $25 (includes three hours open bar). 312-374-0566.
St. Charles Park District Halloween Carnival: For children 3-11; 4-7 p.m. Oct. 25; Westside Sports Center, Dean Street and Peck Avenue, St. Charles. Each child receives two free game tickets; additional ones are a quarter each; 708-515-6200.
Schaumburg Park District Pumpkin Design: 1-3 p.m. Oct. 23; Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springingsguth Rd. $15 (includes hayride, pumpkin, decorating supplies). 708-490-7036.
Schaumburg Park District Costume Parade: Open to children in 6th grade and under; 4 p.m. Oct. 30; Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springingsguth Rd. Free. 708-490-7020.
Silver Stallion Ranch Family Fun: With pony rides, hay rides, pumpkin patch and petting zoo; noon-5 p.m. Saturdays, 2-6 p.m. Sundays (through Oct. 31); 15125 S. Sacramento Ave., Markham; $7. 708-US-RANCH.
Six Flags Great America’s Fright Fest: 3rd annual fest; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays; 5-11 p.m. Oct. 22 and Oct. 29; Ill. Hwy. 132 east of Int. Hwy. 94, Gurnee. Admission $26; $22 for children 4-10; $14 for senior citizens; $31 for two-day pass. Nominal fee for admission to the “Mausoleum of Terror.” 708-249-2133.
South Seas Halloween Celebration: With hula lessons and beach games; 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31; Kohl Children’s Museum, 165 Green Bay Rd., Wilmette. $7. Reservations suggested. 708-251-7168 or 708-251-6950.
Spirit of Chicago Halloween Party: Dinner cruise features costume contest, live entertainment, dancing and dinner; 8-11 p.m. Oct. 29; south side of Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-321-1241.
Spirited Tales for Halloween: Yarns for the faint of heart and the hale and hearty: 7-7:50 p.m. funny stories; 8-8:50 p.m. Just a Wee Bit Scary Stories; 9-9:50 stories for Brave Souls Only; all on Oct. 23; Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. $2. 708-991-0333.
Sprint Spooky Zoo Spectacular: Safe trick-or-treating; noon-2 p.m. Oct. 30; Lincoln Park Zoo, 2200 N. Stockton Drive. Free. 312-294-4660.
Stillman Nature Center: Halloween hike and campfire; 7 p.m. Oct. 29; 33 W. Penny Rd., South Barrington. Free. 708-428-OWLS.
Sycamore Pumpkin Festival: 21st annual antique, craft and flea market sponsored by the Sycamore Music Boosters also features a haunted house, art fair, carnival and more than 900 decorated pumpkins; Oct. 29-31; various locations in Sycamore. Admission required for some events. 815-895-5161.
Thresholds: Pre-Halloween warmup benefit features ghost hunter Richard Crowe; 4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 30; Thresholds Ryerson Mansion, 2700 N. Lakeview Ave. $20. 312-281-3800, ext. 2452.
Trick-or Treating: Includes pumpkin painting, games and lunch at the Lakeshore Athletic Club; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 30; 441 N. Wabash Ave. $12. 312-644-4880, ext. 127.
Trick or Treat Trot for Unicef: Includes a quarter-mile fun run for children 9 and under; a 2-mile walk; and a 5-kilometer run; also costume contests, goodie bags and raffles; 9:15 a.m. Oct. 23; Lincoln Park, 1900 N. Cannon Drive. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Entry fees vary. 312-983-7481 or 312-664-5086.
Unicef: Halloween parties throughout area include Oct. 27 at Excalibur; Oct. 28 at Hyatt Regency Woodfield; Oct. 30 at Hyatt O’Hare; Oct. 30 at Hyatt Lisle and the 95th Restaurant in the John Hancock Building; brunches for children and adults at Hyatt Regency Oak Brook, Hyatt Regency Chicago and the Hyatt on Printer’s Row; Oct. 31 singles costume party at the Hyatt Deerfield; and Oct. 31 children’s party at Hyatt Regency Chicago. For details: 312-670-2379.
University of Chicago Symphony Orchestra Halloween Concert: Music with fantastic animal theme and a costumed orchestra; 7 and 9 p.m. Oct. 30; Mandel Hall, 1131 E. 57th St. $4; $2 for students and children. 312-702-8484.
“War of the Worlds”: New Mercury Theatre presents a live celebration of H.G. Wells’ 1938 classic; 3 p.m. Sunday; North Lakeside Cultural Center, 6219 N. Sheridan Rd. $2.50; $3 at door. 312-743-4477.
West Chicago Park District Spooky Trail: Features more than 120 ghouls haunting a third of a mile trail; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30; younger children 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29 and 6 p.m. Oct. 30; Dyer Nature Sanctuary, west side of Reed-Keppler Park on National and Yale Streets. Free. 708-231-9474.
Willowbrook Ballroom Halloween Bash: Party for ages 21 and older with entertainment by Mickey & the Memories and Chicagoland psychics, also costume contest; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Oct. 30; Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Rd., Willow Springs. $12.50. 708-839-1000.
Women’s Club of Wilmette Carnival: With storytelling, fortunetelling, carnival games and treats; 6-9 p.m. Oct. 29; the Clubhouse, 10th Street at Greenleaf Avenue, Wilmette. $2. 708-251-2239.
Young Single Parents Halloween Party: Party for ages 21 and older with games, snacks and music; 8 p.m. Oct. 30; Holiday Inn, 3405 Algonquin Rd., Rolling Meadows. $7. 312-286-1724.
