Hitting up one of the fun, FREE Halloween events in Chicago for kids means your wallets can catch a break after all the cash spent on costumes, candy, and decorations. We’ve curated a list of the best free Halloween events in Chicago: Think trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treating from Lincoln Square to Lemont, parades downtown and in the suburbs, and movies in Chicago and suburban venues. There are also plenty of other festive events around Chicago for you to check out—like circus acts and mad scientist demos at Navy Pier or a tiny pumpkin scavenger hunt in South Holland.
It’s also nearly time to pick out the best pumpkins for carving, so plan to check out one of our favorite pumpkin patches before the crowds show up. Or have some seasonal fun, with just enough thrill, by getting lost in a corn maze. And check out our Fall Activities Guide for even more things to do in Chicago.
Here are our favorite free Halloween activities in Chicago for kids!
