With Halloween fast approaching, spooky events and activities are taking place all along the North Shore.
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Check here for trick-or-treat schedules and more.
Evanston
Trick-or-treating is scheduled in Evanston for Monday, Oct. 31 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Main-Dempster Mile Fall Fest and Pumpkin Carving Contest, Oct. 8 from 2 to 6 p.m. — Celebrating its second year, the festival will include local food and beer vendors along with family-friendly activities.
Downtown Fall Fest, Oct. 9 from noon to 5 p.m. — This block party at Fountain Square will be host to music, arts and crafts, face painting, craft beer and food, a maker’s market and more.
Make a Pumpkin Book Character, Oct. 9, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31 — Stop in anytime all day to decorate a pumpkin like your favorite book character for the library’s display.
Halloween Pop-Up Cards, Oct. 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. — Join artists to create your own pop-up Halloween cards at the main library. The event is designed for adults and registration can be completed at the library website.
Free Halloween Pop-up Shop, Oct. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. — New and gently used costumes and accessories are available for free at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.
Trunk or Treat, Oct. 21 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. — Police, public works and other City of Evanston vehicles will be decorated for the season at the Chandler-Newberger parking lot. The event is open to children up to age 5. Registration is required and can be done by phone at 847-448-8252.
Zombie Scramble, Oct. 22 from noon to 8 p.m. — Race against zombies on a two mile course through Ladd Arboretum, Butler Park and Twiggs Park. Registration is open for $20 for residents and $30 for nonresidents. T-shirts are available while supplies last. Food and s’mores will be provided. Open to ages 8 and up. To register, call 847-448-8256.
Trick-or-Treat on Central Street, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — The event will include crafts, a two hour trick-or-treat walk and a spooky DJ party all held along Central Street in Evanston.
Wilmette
Silent Film Theater: Nosferatu, Oct. 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. — Come watch the classic horror film Nosferatu at the Wilmette Public Library with a virtual organ performance by Jay Warren.
Halloween Happening, Oct. 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. — This family-friendly event at the Community Recreation Center will feature carnival games, a magic performance, arts and crafts, face painting, pony rides and more. Pizza and a goody bag are included as well as a trip to the Pumpkin Patch. Registration for residents cost $25 per child with nonresident registration costing $30. Registration day of is available at an additional $5.
Wicked Wilmette, Oct. 22 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. — Halloween comes to the Wilmette Park District with a trick-or-treat trail. The trail ends in a pumpkin patch with a hay maze, bounce house, face painting, live music and more. Cost is $35 for residents, $45 for nonresidents. Registration can be completed online at the Park District website.
Halloween Treat Delivery Workshop, Oct. 22 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Make your own device to hand out candy and encourage social distancing at the Wilmette Public Library. Registration is open for groups up to four people.
3D Print a jack-o’-lantern, Oct. 26 from 5 to 6 p.m. — Stop by the Wilmette Public Library to create your wn 3D jack-o’-lantern.
Linden Square Pumpkin Walk, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon — Come down to trick-or-treating held by neighborhood businesses and be sure to dress up.
Spooky Skate, Oct. 30 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. — Join in on the fun at a costumed ice skating event at Centennial Ice Rinks. Those in costume will get a discount at $5 while adults will pay $9. Those in skating classes will be $8.
Winnetka
Trick-or-treating is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 31 from 3 to 7 p.m.
Bats and Other Misunderstood Creatures on Oct. 9 from 2 to 3 p.m. — Presenters come to the Northfield Library to teach about misunderstood animals like bats, spiders, snakes and rats. Registration can be completed at the library website.
Pumpkins in the Woods, Oct. 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. — Hubbard Woods Park will be hosting a pumpkin patch with pumpkin decorating, carnival games, bounce houses, a DJ, costume contest and more. Registration to compete begins at 4:30 p.m. with winners announced at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required by Oct. 10 to get a pumpkin and can be done on the Park District website.
Trunk-or-Treat and tractor rides, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Decorate your trunk and hand out candy or come along and grab treats from your neighbors at 540 Hibbard Road. The best decorated trunk will win a 2023 family beach pass. To register, contact Julia Kreis at 847-716-1299 or via email at [email protected]. To register for the tractor rides, visit the Park District website by Oct. 17.
Pumpkin Decorating, Oct. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. — Kids aged 5 to 8 can come decorate mini pumpkins at the Winnetka Library. Registration can be completed at the library website.
Frankentoys, Oct. 24 from 4 to 5 p.m. — Come to the Winnetka Library to make creepy creatures from recycled toys and stuffed animals. Registration can be completed at the library website.
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Spooky Felt Boards, Oct. 24 from 4 to 5 p.m. — Make a spooky scene with felt at the Winnetka Library. Registration can be completed at the library website.
Edible Haunted Houses, Oct. 27 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. — Create a haunted house from cereal treats, frosting and candy at the Northfield Library. Registration can be completed at the library website.
Fall Film Series: The Orphanage, Oct. 28 — Register and get sent a recorded into and criticism from film expert Scott Siegel along with a link to watch the film. Registration can be completed at the library website.
Halloween Horror Trivia, Oct. 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. — Join a virtual horror trivia match as a team or even alone to test your knowledge on horror topics. Winners receive a prize. Registration can be completed at the library website.
Halloween Party on Ice, Oct. 29 and 30 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. — Dress up in costume and come skate at the Winnetka Ice Arena. Admission costs $2 per skater with skates available for $4.
Glencoe
Trick-or-Treat is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Fall Fabric Pumpkins at Glencoe Public Library, Oct. 7 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. — Sign up to learn how to create fabric pumpkins at the library. Materials will be provided while supplies last but feel free to bring your own. Registration can be done on the library website.
Addams Family 2 screening at Glencoe Public Library, Oct. 17 at 4 p.m.
Yarn Wrapped Monsters craft at Glencoe Public Library, Oct. 20 from 4:15 to 5 p.m. — Registration on the library website is required for the event.
Bats! at Glencoe Public Library on Oct. 27 from 4 to 5 p.m. — Come learn about our flying mammal friends from a Lake County Forest Preserve naturalist. Registration can be completed on the library website.
HallowNEON Sign making on Oct. 29 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. — Make a “neon” Halloween sign at the Glencoe Public Library with electroluminescent wire. Registration can be completed on the library website.
Boo Bash, Oct. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. — The Takiff Center will play host to trick-or-treating, activities and more. Cost is $10 for residents and $12 for nonresidents. Registration can be completed online at the Park District website.