Saturday, Oct. 31

East Dundee: Echoes of the Forgotten Passengers: Destination 1920s Halloween Event

7–10 p.m. | The Depot

Step through the Vortex and travel back nearly a century to the Roaring Twenties. Explore a traveling circus, Houdini’s Magic Parlor, a mad scientist’s laboratory, a fortune teller, silent film theater and find your way into The Speakeasy (But ONLY after you get the secret password) But Beware… once you step through the Vortex, there’s no telling where you’ll end up.

Dust off your flapper dress, fedora or three-piece suit and join us for a night straight out of the Roaring ’20s!

Be HERE this Halloween.East Dundee is going back in time… and you’re invited!


Saturday, Oct. 31

BOO at the Zoo

9 AM | Randall Oaks Zoo

Step through the Vortex and travel back nearly a century to the Roaring Twenties. Explore a traveling circus, Houdini’s Magic Parlor, a mad scientist’s laboratory, a fortune teller, silent film theater and find your way into The Speakeasy (But ONLY after you get the secret password) But Beware… once you step through the Vortex, there’s no telling where you’ll end up.

Dust off your flapper dress, fedora or three-piece suit and join us for a night straight out of the Roaring ’20s!

Be HERE this Halloween.East Dundee is going back in time… and you’re invited!


Saturday, Oct. 30TH & 31ST

Bam-BOO-zels Fest

Noon | Bamboozels


HALLOWEEN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Get the kids in their costumes and head to Bamboozels Diner in West Dundee on Saturday, October 31!

We're celebrating Halloween with an afternoon packed with FREE family-friendly activities, games, candy, prizes, and a few surprises!

NOON–1 PM | KID KARAOKE

Let the little monsters take the microphone! Whether they're future rock stars or just love to sing, it's their time to shine!

1–2 PM | FAMILY BINGO

Gather the family for some Halloween bingo fun and a chance to win prizes!

2–3 PM | HALLOWEEN DUCK HUNT

The ducks have escaped along the Fox River! Hundreds of rubber ducks dressed in Halloween costumes will be hiding and waiting to be discovered!

Find them, bring them back to Bamboozels, and trade them in for prizes! Keep your eyes peeled for special rare ducks worth even bigger prizes!

3–3:30 PM | RAINING CANDY!

Look up! We're showering the kids with Halloween candy from the Bamboozels balconies to kick off trick-or-treating in West Dundee!

Kids will enter the designated candy area in supervised groups so everyone gets a chance to join the fun.

AND THERE'S MORE!

Fire Department Touch-a-Truck

Pumpkin Decorating

Face Painting

Halloween Costume Contests

Live Music Later in the Day!

Additional activity times and details will be announced as we get closer!

Bamboozels Diner — West Dundee, IL

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Family activities begin at NOON!

Bring the family, wear your costumes, hunt some ducks, catch some candy, and celebrate Halloween with us along the Fox River!

BAM-BOO-ZELS FEST — WHERE HALLOWEEN GETS A LITTLE QUACKY!

Share this with your friends and neighbors, and bring the kids!


Saturday, Oct. 31

Carpentersville Truck or Treat & Spooky Sprint

9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Carpenter Park

Enjoy a 5K costume run, Mini Monster Dash and Trunk-or-Treat for a morning of Halloween fun for the whole family.

TWO FALL FAVORITES. ONE BIG HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION!


Carpentersville's Fall Fest & Spooky Sprint 5K are coming together for one BIG morning of Halloween fun, and you're invited!

There's something for everyone! Grab your costumes, bring the family, and join us for:


5K Costume Fun Run 9:00 AM | Mini- Monster Dash at 10:15 AM

Trunk-or-Treat (10:30 AM–1 PM)

Hay Rides ~ Fall Fest Vendors ~ Face Painting ~ Inflatables ~ Food Vendors

DJ, Magician & MORE!


Registration stays open through race day, but shirts and medals will be subject to availability after the deadline. Don't miss your chance to snag this year's design!


Register for the Spooky Sprint 5K ($20):

https://cville.org/.../2026-Spooky-Sprint-5K-Registration...


Want to Host a Trunk? Sign Up Here:

https://www.cville.org/.../2026-Spooky-Sprints-Haunted...


Explore All the Event Details:

https://cville.org/611/5K-SPOOKY-SPRINT-HAUNTED-HAPPENINGS


HALLOWEEN FUN STARTS HERE!

The festivities are FREE to attend, costumes are encouraged, and there's fun waiting for all ages! Spend your morning celebrating with us at Carpenter Park, then head out for neighborhood trick-or-treating from 3–7 PM!