There are so many haunted houses this year in the city and suburbs that it’s, well, scary. In the city, many of the same haunts are still haunted, but a new ghost, Captain Fear, has come out to frequent Navy Pier. Skyline Stage will be transformed into Captain Fear’s Haunted Ship, designed for children ages 4 to 12. There will be pirate ghosts, creepy characters and long-lost treasures.
Kay’s Haunted House in Tinley Park is one of many places you can get a good Halloween scare while helping the community. That’s because Rollin Kay, a theater graduate and advocate for homeless people, is again conducting his haunted house to raise funds for the Victor J. Andrew Soup Kitchen, 111th and Indiana Avenue. High school students from District 230 also get in on the act, some using it as an opportunity to fulfill their community service hours, while others are theater enthusiasts. This year Kay’s will be broadened to take on more of a festival-like atmosphere. In addition to the haunted house, local bands will entertain.
Annoyance Theatre is teaming up with special-effects expert James Vale to open Terror Through Time in Wauconda, billed as the newest and one of the largest haunted houses in the Midwest. Vale has worked on such films as “Alien Nation,” “Prince of Darkness” and “Escape from L.A.” but returned to Illinois from Hollywood to pursue a dream of building his own multimedia haunted attraction. Terror Through Time has its own story: Time travel is discovered, something goes wrong and an unsuspecting public becomes witness to some of the most evil moments and places, such as hospital mishaps, death temples and serial killer homes.
Here are some spooky, and not so spooky, events. (For more on the Web, visit metromix):
BLACKHAWK PARK: Sponsored by the Chicago Park District, annual haunted house “Evil: Dungeon of Horrors,” 7-10 p.m. Oct. 23-31, 2318 N. Lavergne Ave. $4 (no tickets after 9:30 p.m.) 312-746-5014.
BOLINGBROOK SCARY STORIES AND COSTUMES: 10 a.m. Oct. 26, 28; 7 p.m. Oct. 27; Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook. Free, register beginning Oct. 19. Limit 15. 630-759-2102.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 12 DAYS OF TERROR: Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club’s annual haunted house, proceeds to the club’s youth program; 7 p.m. Oct. 16-18, 23-31; Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club, 2501 W. Irving Park Rd. $5 each evening except for Oct. 26 and 27 when it’s $4. 773-463-4161.
BRIDGEVIEW DRACULA DINNER and PUMPKIN HUNT: Pizza and beverage dinner, goodie bags for kids, Dracula visits, optional costume contest, 5 p.m. Oct. 24, $3 for residents 25 months to 8 years of age; $5 for residents ages 9 years and older; non-resident cost is $7; Pumpkin Hunt involves ages 2 to 12 on Halloween egg hunt, 6 p.m. Oct. 24, free to Bridgeview residents with adults’ ID; $1 non-residents. Bridgeview Park District, 8100 S. Beloit, Bridgeview. 708-594-1818.
BROOKFIELD JAYCEE HAUNTED HOUSE: 7 p.m. Oct. 15-18, 22-25, 29-31; J.C. Ehlert Park, Elm and Gerritsen Avenues, Brookfield. $5, matinee performance (non-scary) on Oct. 25, $2. 708-387-9381.
CAPTAIN FEAR’S HAUNTED SHIP: For a younger audience, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; Skyline Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. $6 general, $4 children 4-11. 312-595-5225.
DALEY PLAZA’S HAUNTED VILLAGE: Pumpkin Plaza will have Haunted Village, gnarly trees, storytellers, ghosts, jugglers, Halloween activities, weekdays Oct. 15-31; Washington and Dearborn Streets. 312-744-3315.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES: Slightly spooky stories and puppet shows, Halloween procession at noon, for ages 3-10; 10:30 a.m. Oct. 24; Thomas Hughes Children’s Library, Harold Washington Library Center. Free. 312-747-4647.
CRETE HAUNTED HOUSE AND HAYRIDE: 7 p.m. Oct. 22-25, 29-31, Nov. 1; F-Men Hall, Exchange Street, Crete. $4, children 5 and under are free.
DIDIER FARMS PUMPKIN FESTIVAL: Pick your own pumpkins, visit the “Spooky Cabin Halloween” and “Rags to Witches” shops, enjoy hay and pony rides, the farm animal zoo, face painting and more, times vary, Oct. 9-31, Didier Farms, 16678 Aptakisic Rd., Prairie View. Prices vary. 847-634-3291.
DOLLINGER FARM: Features pumpkins and squash, open each day during the month with special activities for everyone on weekends, corn maze, Halloween Haunted Barn; 10 a.m. Oct. 9-30; Dollinger Farm, Hansel Rd., Minooka. 815-467-6766.
DR. GERMAN HOUSE HAUNTED MANSION: Historic Dr. German House will look more like Frankenstein’s castle than a Victorian home, designed to entertain, not frighten. Ghost stories in the graveyard, dungeon laboratory, kids can enter a pumpkin in the jack-o-lantern contest; 7 p.m. Oct. 23-25, 29-31; Dr. German House, 10924 S. Prospect Ave. 773-881-1831.
ELYSIUM HAUNTED HOUSE: A no-line-waiting haunted house, William Darke’s Psycho Circus and Freakshow Spectacular, souvenirs, 5:30-11 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays-Sundays through Halloween; Playfield Shopping Center, 127th Street and Cal-Sag Road, Crestwood. $15. 708-802-0722.
ENCHANTED CASTLE’S HALLOWEEN: Enchanted Castle restaurant turns into Castlevania this Halloween with costume contest and teen lock-in; 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30; midnight Oct. 31; Enchanted Castle, 1103 S. Main St., Lombard. Enchanted Castle has a “pay as you play” policy, so there is no admission charge. 630-953-7860.
ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE: Not recommended for kids under 6, 6 p.m. Oct. 29-31; 1446 W. Huron. $2. 312-563-5800.
FIELD MUSEUM HALLOWEEN HARVEST FESTIVAL: A daylong celebration with traditions, activities, performances related to Halloween and autumn, including “The Great Wall of Pumpkins” by local artists. Kids can create a pumpkin souvenir; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 31; Field Museum of Natural History, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive. Cost of Saturday admission: $7 adults, $4 seniors, children 3-17, students with ID, free for children 2 and under, and museum members. 312-922-9410, ext. 497.
FOREST PARK TALE OF THE TOMBSTONES: Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest present the annual walk through Forest Home Cemetery, 1 p.m. Oct. 18; Forest Home Cemetery, 863 Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park. $5 members, $8 non-members. 708-848-6755.
FOREST VIEW FARMS: Pumpkin Patch and petting farm, horse drawn wagon ride, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 31; 16717 S. Lockwood, Tinley Park. $4, $1 extra for pony rides. 708-560-0306.
FOX VALLEY ANNUAL GHOSTWALK: Sponsored by the Park District, not recommended for children under 6, haunted trail goes through park and buildings, mazes, then haunted train ride, 7 p.m. Oct. 29, 30; Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora. $4. 630-264-7405.
FRANKFORT HAUNTED HOUSE: Frankfort Area Jaycees sponsor their annual event, 7 p.m. Oct. 23-25, 29-31; children’s matinee, 2 p.m. Oct. 25; Frankfort Square Park District Building, 7540 Braemar Ln., Frankfort. $3. 815-469-3524.
FRIGHT LIGHT LASER LIGHT SHOWS: A laser light show done to Halloween music; 8:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31, Nov. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21; 4 p.m. Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Cernan Earth and Space Center, 2000 5th Ave., River Grove. $6 adults, $3 children, Seniors, Students. 708-456-0300, 708-456-0300, ext. 3372.
GOLF N’ DOGS HAUNTED COURSE: Come and see a haunted golf course, a pumpkin patch and live Halloween characters walking through the course; 9 a.m. Oct. 9-31; Golf n’ Dogs, 16532 S. Oak St., Tinley Park. Call for prices. 708-633-7888.
HALLOWEEN COLORING CONTEST: Enter the Halloween coloring contest by picking up a picture, which will be displayed in the Community Center, at the office; 9 a.m. Oct. 9-28; Channahon Park District, Arrowhead Community Center, Channahon. Free. 815-467-7275.
HALLOWEEN CRAFT PROJECT: The Kids Club, free to all kids age 10 and under, enjoy a special day of Halloween craft activity; 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Oct. 20; Spring Hill Mall, 1072 Spring Hill Mall, West Dundee. Free. 847-428-2219.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS AT SPRING HILL MALL: Free activities include trick-or-treating for kids 10 and under and costume contest for all ages; 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Oct. 31; 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Oct. 31; Spring Hill Mall, 1072 Spring Hill Mall, West Dundee. Free. 847-428-2200.
HALLOWEEN FAMILY DAY: Exciting Halloween activities all day long, 10 a.m. Oct. 31; Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Free. 312-744-6630.
HALLOWEEN FRIGHT NIGHT: Hear scary sky tales, win a prize for the most creative Halloween costume, carve a pumpkin, see a scary movie and explore the darkened halls of the Planetarium by candlelight; 7-9 p.m. Oct. 30; Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive. $3 adults, or $2 children, seniors. 312-322-0304.
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS: Safe Halloween fun for children ages 3 to 10 with their parents; 1 p.m. Oct. 24; Community Center Gym, 777 Bartlett Rd., Streamwood. $4.50. 630-372-7275, ext. 119.
HALLOWEEN HIKE: Annual hike, intended to be fun, not scary, features guided tours every 12 minutes; 7 p.m. Oct. 24; Pilcher Park Nature Center, 227 N. Gougar Rd., Joliet. 815-741-7277.
HALLOWEEN HOEDOWN: Hayrides, trick-or-treats in downtown stores, games and entertainment in Budnik Plaza; 1 p.m. Oct. 31; Budnik Plaza, Steve and Main Streets, Lemont. 630-257-1550.
HALLOWEEN OPEN HOUSE PARTY AT THE CHOPPING BLOCK: Cooking School and specialty retail store hosts this second annual event; 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31; The Chopping Block, 1324 W. Webster. Free. 773-472-6700.
HALLOWEEN PROCESSION: Costumed characters, hayrides, marching bands, children’s performances, noon Oct. 24; State Street from Randolph to Monroe Streets; and Dearborn from Monroe Street to Daley Plaza. 312-744-3315.
HALLOWEEN SPOOK HOUSE, “THE SKULL CRYPT”: The Blue Island Park District presents its 20th Year Anniversary Halloween Spook House; 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23-31; Blue Island Memorial Park, 12804 S. Highland Ave. $4. 708-385-3304.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR WITH DAVE RUDOLF: Spooky stories and songs are combined with comedy as part of an “Especially for Kids” performing arts series, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, Governors Highway and Stuenkel Road, University Park. $7 for show only, $14 for 11 a.m. luncheon and show. 708-235-2222; Also, musical comedy featuring interactive, Halloween-themed songs and stories; 1, 3 p.m. Nov. 1; Centre East Theater, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $10 adults, children 12 and under $8. 847-673-6300.
HALLOWEEN AND MAGIC SHOW: Presented by The Illusion Company for all ages; 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31; Prisco Community Center, McCullough Park, Aurora. Free. 630-859-8606.
HANCOCK OBSERVATORY SCARES IN THE AIR: Festival of family Halloween activities on the 94th floor Observatory, noon-3 p.m. Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31; Hancock Observatory, 875 N. Michigan Ave. $6 seniors, children, $8 adults, kids under 4 free. 888-875-8439.
HAUNTED GLESSNER HOUSE: Annual Edgar Allan Poe readings, Page Hearn’s one-man show, reservations necessary, 8 p.m. Oct. 24, 5 p.m. Oct. 25, $16 general, $12 members. Page Hearn and Players from the Metamorphosis Theatre recitations, 8 p.m. Oct. 30, 5, 8 p.m. Oct. 31, reservations, same price. American Gothic: Terrifying Tales of Terror for the family, 5 p.m. Oct. 25, reservations, general rates: $14 adults, $10 children; member rates: $10 adults, $7 children. Glessner House Museum, 1800 S. Prairie Ave. Call for other prices. 312-326-1480.
HAUNTED “L” ELEVATED TRAIN RIDES: Ghosts lead you on an elevated tour of downtown, tickets required from the Chicago Cultural Center Visitor Information Center; afternoons Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31; Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St. Free admission. 312-744-2400.
HIGHLAND PARK PUMPKIN CARVE: Pumpkins, decorations, spooky treats and Halloween apple cider brew provided; 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21; West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Rd., Highland Park. 847-579-3129.
HIGHLAND PARK HALLOWEEN SKATE: Skate in your best Halloween disguise, Oct. 25; Centennial Ice Arena, 3100 Trailway, Highland Park. Free for those in full costume. 847-432-4790.
HIGHLAND PARK JUNIOR HALLOWEEN PARTY: Wear your costume while playing tennis; 6 p.m. Oct. 31; Deer Creek Courts, 701 Deer Creek Pkwy., Highland Park. 847-433-5450.
HIGHLAND PARK HAUNTED HAYRIDE: Tram ride through the park, with Halloween surprises along the way, 7 p.m. every 15 minutes until 9 p.m. Oct. 23; Sunset Park, 1801 Sunset Rd., Highland Park. 847-831-3810.
HINSDALE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL: Boley Family Hinsdale Halloween Festival and Parade followed by trick or treating at stores and businesses with music and clowns, registration 11:45 a.m., parade 1 p.m. Oct. 31; Hinsdale Middle School, 2nd and Washington Streets, Hinsdale. Free. 630-323-3952.
HUMANE SOCIETY’S HALLOWEEN PARTY OPEN HOUSE: People and pet costume contest; games for kids; bake sale; raffle; 11 a.m. Oct. 25; Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd., Shorewood. Free. 815-741-0695.
JACK-O-LANTERN CARVING WORKSHOP: Design and carve using hard-shelled gourds; 9:30 a.m. Oct. 10; Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Rd., near Wheaton. $21, registration and payment in advance required. 630-668-5161.
JOEL FRANKEL’S “GHOSTS & GHOULIES”: Children’s entertainer Joel Frankel presents a musical variety show for Halloween, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 13, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest. $5. 847-234-6060; and 7 p.m. Oct. 23, Helen M. Plum Memorial Library, 110 W. Maple, Lombard. Obtain a free ticket when you show a valid Plum library card at Young People’s Services beginning Oct. 10. 630-627-0316.
JOHANSEN FARM CHILDREN’S ZOO: Features free hayrides, pony rides, train rides, a corn maze, over 500 animals to feed and pet and more; 9 a.m. Oct. 9-31; Johansen Farms, 710 W. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook. $4.50-$5. 630-759-6423.
KAY’S HAUNTED HOUSE: 8th annual with live entertainment, the Bouncy Castle, concession stand, proceeds to Victor J. Andrew Soup Kitchen; 6 p.m. Oct. 28-31; The Kay House, 7637 W. 161st Pl., Tinley Park. $2.50. 708-638-2918.
KENDALL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HALLOWEEN PARTY: Annual event at historic farm features a spook house, trick or treat building and costume parade; 1 p.m. Oct. 18, 25; Lyon Farm, 7933 Ill. Hwy. 71, Yorkville. $2. 630-553-6777.
KIDDY CITY HALLOWEEN FUN HOUSE: Haunted houses, pumpkin carving displays, candy, gifts, prizes, costume contest; 4-9 p.m. Oct. 31; Kiddy City, 6024 W. 63rd St. Free admission. 773-586-0093.
LEMONT STATE’S MOTEL OF HORRORS: Haunted house; 7 p.m. Oct. 22-25, 29-31, Nov. 1; Old True Value Building, State Street, Lemont. No price information available.
LISLE HAUNTED DUNGEON: An evening spent walking through the dungeon’s evil twists and turns; 7 p.m. Oct. 23, 24, 28-31; Lisle Park District Parks Building, 1800 Short St., Lisle. $5, $3 for ages 3 and younger. 630-964-3410.
LISLE MONSTER MADNESS: Autumn fun fair with games, ghouls and goodies, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16; Meadows Center, 5801 Westview Ln., Lisle. Varied ticket sales; call the Lisle Park District for information. 630-964-3410.
LOMBARD HAUNTED HOUSE: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15-18, 20-25, 27-31; 800 E. Roosevelt Rd., Lombard. 630-932-7272.
MCHENRY HAUNTED HAYRIDE: Refreshments available, 7 p.m. Oct. 17, 23, 24, 30, 31; Petersen Park, McCullom Lake Road, McHenry. $5. 815-344-1386.
MELROSE PARK FAIRY TALE TRAIL: Theme of event is fun without fright for ages 3-8; 10 a.m. Oct. 24; noon Oct. 25; 6 p.m. Oct. 29, 30; Melrose Crossing Mall, Mannheim Road at North Avenue, Melrose Park. $3.50 children, adult chaperones free. 847-455-2100.
NAPERVILLE JAYCEE HAUNTED HOUSE: 7 p.m. Oct. 16, 18, 23, 25, 29, 30; 1, 7 p.m. Oct. 17, 24, 31; Centennial Beach, 580 W. Jackson, Naperville. $5 adults, $3.50 children. 630-961-9375.
NAVY PIER TRICK-OR-TREAT TREASURE HUNT: Kids receive a treasure map with clues to help them track down the six trick-or-treat locations throughout the Pier. Characters hand out prizes and clues; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25, 26, 30, 31; Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Free. 312-595-5225.
NORRIDGE HAUNTED HOUSE: Ridgewood High School hosts this event to fund its Post Prom Party, wheelchair accessible; 7 p.m. Oct. 23, 24; 5 p.m. Oct. 25; Ridgewood High School, 7500 W. Montrose, Norridge. $4 adults, $2 children. 708-456-4242, ext. 743.
NORTHBROOK PUMPKIN PATCH: Participants will create and decorate their own jack-o-lanterns to take home, 5 p.m. Oct. 23; Meadowhill Chalet, 1501 Maple Ave., Northbrook. $15 per resident child, $20 per non-resident child. 847-291-2980.
OSWEGO TRAIL OF TERROR: Haunted trail, spooky swamp, ghost stories around the fire, food; bus rides leave every 10 minutes from 6-10 p.m. Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 30-31; Prairie Point Center, corner of Plainfield and Grove Road, Oswego. $6. 630-554-2525.
PALOS PARK HAUNTED FARM: Walk through the barn and take a hayrack ride to the Graveyard in the Pines, then scary stories around a campfire; call for exact times, Oct. 23, 24; Children’s Farm at the Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy., Palos Park. $10 advance. 708-361-3650.
PARK FOREST JAYCEE’S HAUNTED HOUSE: 7 p.m. Oct. 16, 17, 20-24, 27-31; Fire Training Site, 90 N. Orchard, Park Forest. $5 adults, $3 children.
PUMPKIN DESIGN AND HAYRIDE: Schaumburg Park District offers a special hayride program, and a small pumpkin each, for children ages 3 to 6; 1 p.m. Oct. 17; Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary, 1111 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg. $5 adults, $6 children. 847-985-2100.
PUMPKIN PATCH PARTY: Children search for Halloween treats in a pumpkin patch; 3 p.m. Oct. 18; Multi-Purpose Center, 3000 W. Jefferson, Joliet. $12 per parent-child couple. 815-741-7275.
PUMPKIN TROLLEY: Trolley ride to the Pumpkin Patch at the south end of the line; kids activities; 11 a.m. Oct. 24, 25; Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S. LaFox St., South Elgin. $3 adults, $2.50 seniors, $2 children, children under 3 free. 847-697-4676.
PUMPKIN AND FALL HARVEST SALES: Pumpkins and seasonal produce, such as corn stalks, taffy apples and gourds, will be for sale; 11:59 a.m. Oct. 9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30; 10 a.m. Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31; Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Rd., Streamwood.
SCARECROW FESTIVAL: 100 hand-crafted scarecrows on display; scarecrow contest; family entertainment; 9 a.m. Oct. 9-11; Lincoln Park, 4th and Main Streets, St. Charles. Free. 630-377-6161.
SCHAUMBURG HAUNTED HOUSE: A Nightmare on Walnut Lane; 7 p.m. Oct. 9, 10, 15-18, 22-31; Popular Creek Plaza, 1817 Walnut Lane, Schaumburg. No pricing information available. 847-885-3473.
SCIENCE OF FEAR: A collaboration between the Museum of Science and Industry and Nightscape Productions. Boo Fest!, a haunted village, is designed for young and young-at-heart, Hades Scream Park is for adults and children 12 and older; 5:30 p.m. Oct. 9-12, 16-18, 23-25, 30, 31, Nov. 1; Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive. Prices vary. 312-976-7600.
SHORELINE HAUNTED BOAT TOURS: Costumed crew members, storytellers telling ghostly maritime adventures, tours every hour on the hour; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Nov. 1; Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. $9 adults, $4 children. 312-222-9328.
SIX FLAGS’ FRIGHT FEST: Theme park’s annual Halloween fest includes such highlights as the Dead Elvis Show, Doodling D’s Pumpkin Carvings, and a haunted house; 10 a.m. Oct. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Nov. 1; 5 p.m. Oct. 16, 23, 30; Six Flags Great America Theme Park, 542 N. Ill. Hwy. 21, Gurnee. $34 adults, $29 children, $17 seniors, children under 3 free. 847-249-4636.
SOUTH ELGIN HAUNTED TROLLEY: Each trip includes two cars, one geared toward younger children; 11 a.m. Oct. 31; Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S. LaFox St., South Elgin. $2.50 adults, $2 seniors, $1.50 children, children under 3 free. 847-697-4676.
SPOOKY RIVER WALKING TOUR: Join the friends of the Chicago River for a spooky tour along the river; 7 p.m. Oct. 27, 28; Chicago Tribune Pioneer Court, 435 N. Michigan Avenue. $5 members, $10 non-members. 312-836-7000.
SPOOKY ZOO SPECTACULAR: Join trick-or-treaters for a Halloween celebration; noon-2 p.m. Oct. 31; Lincoln Park Zoo, 2200 N. Cannon Drive. Free. 312-742-2000.
ST. LOUISE DE MARILLAC HAUNTED HOUSE: St. Louise De Marillac Parish’s Haunted House has a “friendly” time each night with the lights on from 6:30-7; 7 p.m. Oct. 24, 26-31; 2 p.m. Oct. 25; La Grange Park, 1112 Raymond, LaGrange Park. $3 adults, $1.50 children, children 5 and under are free. 708-352-7388.
ST. MATTHEW’S HAUNTED HOUSE: St. Matthew’s event features adult and kiddie house (kiddie house on Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25); 7 p.m. Oct. 16-18, 22-25, 29-31; Lake Zurich, Old McHenry Road between Quentin and Midlothian Roads, Lake Zurich. $8 adults, $4 children. 847-438-5317.
ST. PASCAL SCHOOL GHOSTLY MANOR: 13th annual haunted house, tour scary rooms; 7 p.m. Oct. 15-18, 22-25, 29-31, Nov. 1; St. Pascal School, 6143 W. Irving Park Rd. $5 for everyone over 5. 773-736-8806.
STATESVILLE HAUNTED HOUSE AND HAYRIDE: 7 p.m. Oct. 15-18, 22-25, 29-31; Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm, 17250 S. Weber Rd., Lockport. $5 adults. 815-741-2693.
STREAMWOOD GHOST STORIES IN THE PARK: The Streamwood Park District presents an evening of spooky stories under the stars by area storytellers; 7 p.m. Oct. 9; Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Rd., Streamwood. Free; children must be accompanied by an adult. 630-372-7275.
STREAMWOOD PUMPKINFEST ’98: Annual family event set amid hundreds of pumpkins and fall harvest decorations includes food and activities such as Kiddie Run, Pumpkin Decorating Contest and hayrides; 11 a.m. Oct. 10; Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Rd., Streamwood. 630-372-PARK, ext. 126.
TALE OF THE TOMBSTONES: Historical Society’s seventh annual walk through Forest Home Cemetery; 1 p.m. Oct. 18; Forest Home Cemetery, 836 Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park. $5 members, $8 non-members. 708-848-7175.
TERROR THROUGH TIME: Movie-quality special effects distinguish “newest and scariest haunted house in the Midwest”; 7 p.m. Oct. 9-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31; Terror Through Time Haunted House, 450 W. Ill. Hwy. 176, Wauconda. $8, group rates available. 847-487-8399.
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW: 2 p.m. Oct. 24, Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook. Free. 630-759-2102.
TOUR OF TERROR: Visit the Tour of Terror without getting scared to death . . . if you can; 6 p.m. Oct. 23, 30, 31; Meadowhill Aquatic Center, 1500 Maple Ave., Northbrook. $3 in advance, $4 at door. 847-291-2960, ext. 135.
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HALLOWEEN CONCERT: Works by Verdi, Bizet, Massenet, Arensky, Luigini, Williams, Strauss; 7, 9 p.m. Oct. 31; Mandel Hall, University of Chicago, 1131 E. 57th St. $5, $3 seniors, students. 773-702-8069.
WHEATON SOMETHING EVIL . . .: Wheaton Jaycees’ Haunted House; 7 p.m. Oct. 9, 10, 15-17, 21-25, 28-31, Nov. 1; 34 Danada Square West, Wheaton. $6 adults, $4 children. 630-510-7248.
WILL COUNTY’S HOUSE OF TERROR: 6 p.m. Oct. 16, 17, 22-25, 27-31; 6 p.m. Oct. 16, 17, 22-25, 27-31; 6 p.m. Oct. 16, 17, 22-25, 27-31; Hillcrest Shopping Center, Plains Road and Larkin Avenue, Joliet. $5; family nights (Oct. 27, 28, 29), admission is $3 per family. 815-725-0106.
WILMETTE HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: Features spooky storytelling, carnival games, goodies and more, 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 23; Woman’s Club of Wilmette, 10th and Greenleaf Streets, Wilmette. $2. 847-853-7433.
WITCHES OF WAVELAND: Annual event, haunted house and hayrides, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 30, 31; Waveland Clock Tower, 3600 N. Lake Shore Drive. $1. 312-742-7726.
WOODRIDGE HAUNTED FOREST WALK: Monsters and ghouls along an outside path through the forest, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30, 31; children’s matinee, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 31; Boundary Hill Park, 75th Street and Woodridge Drive, Woodridge. $5, children’s matinee, $3. 630-964-2100.
YMCA CAMP TU-ENDIE-WEI’S HALLOWEEN HIKE: Learn about nature from Dracula, witches, pirates and others; hike is more educational than scary; 6 p.m. Oct. 23, 30; YMCA Camp Tu-Endie-Wei, on Illinois Highway 25 four miles north of St. Charles. $3 adults, $3.50 children. 847-742-2169.
YORKVILLE WALK OF TERROR: Haunted house; 7 p.m. Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30; 3 p.m. Oct. 31; 7 p.m. Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30; 3 p.m. Oct. 31; Harris Forest Preserve, Ill. Hwy. 71, Yorkville. $9, matinee $6; $2 discount with donation of canned food to benefit the Needy Children’s Christmas Fund and Holiday Hope. 630-554-0211.
