Halloween

Looking for free Halloween fun near Rockford? Motes Haunted Hallow in Byron features a haunted trail and haunted house, with a less-scary option for nervous visitors.

Illinois residents spend nearly $60 on Halloween candy each year, according to a new study. And 79% of Americans say they typically hand out treats.

Thousands of hand-carved pumpkins transform Jack O' Lantern World in Lake Zurich, Illinois, into an incredible Halloween experience worth adding to your fall bucket list.

Illinois' Massacre Haunted House was voted the 3rd-best haunted attraction in America, boasting 35,000 square feet of scares and a new asylum.

Families are invited to dress up, grab an event map, and explore downtown while collecting candy and checking out Halloween-themed activities along the way.

Spooky season is finally here! If you enjoy a good scare, check out one of these haunted attractions across the state of Iowa in 2026.

Looking for a scary haunted house near Rockford? These five Illinois attractions made my list, and I'm already questioning my daughter's birthday plans.

From dressing up for the Halloween Parade to trick-or-treating and smashing pumpkins, here are three dates to put on your calendar.

One of Illinois' biggest Halloween events is getting even bigger in 2026. Nightmare on Chicago Street is taking over downtown Elgin for two nights of zombies, music, monsters and Halloween chaos.

Chicago's Haunted Chicago Crime, Ghosts and Capone Walking Tour was named one of America's best, finishing #8 and representing the Midwest in the Top 10.