UPDATE 2016 / Click here for a listing of new dates and times for autumn-theme and Halloween events in Naperville.
Trick-or-treaters and costume enthusiasts will be delighted with all the Halloween events and ways to run around Naperville the last week in October. Check organized events inside and out at the Kroehler YMCA, too. Discover local places to rent and/or create original costumes for kids, adults and pets!
Find advice and alternatives to sweet treats, too.
It’s creepy and spooky how the big invisible cloud saves all the events posted from previous years.
Always check the year when you read an online story. Sometimes old stories get recycled again and again. For instance, a scary story about voter fraud in Illinois from 2014 is being reposted as though it just happened. Pay attention, nonetheless.
2015 Halloween in Naperville
Then from Halloween Hop from 10AM to Noon on Sun., Oct. 25, in downtown Naperville to a fall festival at Naperville Plaza on Oct. 31, families also can enjoy outdoor concerts at Rotary Hill and Wentz Concert Hall, 5K races and more in between.
Plenty is planned for all ages with candy and spooky-themed seasonal events to resurrect the Halloween spirit of Naperville. Celebrate safely.
Door-to-door Trick or Treating is Oct. 31
Residents are reminded to stay safe while trick-or-treating. Recommended trick-or-treating hours on October 31 are 4:30-8PM. If you still need a stash of treats for the costumed kids likely to arrive at your doorstep, check out the shelves in the candy section at Oswald’s.
For safety information see Julie Smith’s column Focus on Safety – Halloween Tips and Treats or visit the City of Naperville’s website at www.naperville.il.us/halloween.aspx.
Halloween Trolley Rides, Trick or Treat at Safety Town, Naperville Plaza Family Fall Festival, Scare-illon Concert at Rotary Hill, Live Music at Quigley’s Irish Pub and Costume Party, Little Friends Step Up for Autism and Be a Hero for Hope 10K/5K, will return October 2015.
Downtown Halloween Hop is 10AM-Noon Oct. 25
Downtown Naperville hosts its popular Trick or Treat event on Sunday, October 25 at a new time, 10AM to Noon.
Costumed goons and goblins, along with their parents, can wander door to door in the downtown business district and receive candy treats. In addition to sweets and other goodies, families also can hop on board the Trick or Treat trolley which will be circling downtown, free of charge. Ding! Ding!
Enjoy the costumed characters and photo opts, too, at the Main Street Promenade. Activities begin at 10AM and go until noon, or until the candy runs out! For complete details including all participating downtown businesses, visit www.downtownnaperville.com.
Halloween Costume Ideas
The fun of Halloween is coming up and dressing up with an original costume. Find plenty of gently-used clothing and accessories, from the basics to high fashion and from head to toe at Second Chance Resale Shops. Family Shelter Service owns and operates the Second Chance Resale Shops in two locations. One store in Tower Crossings is located at 1512 N. Naper Blvd., Suite 172 Naperville. A second store is located at 1131 Fairview Ave. in Westmont.
Or if your dog needs a costume, stop by Dog Patch Pet and Feed. You just might find a fun outfit or seasonal scarf! Dog Patch is located at 1108 E. Ogden. (And remember their annual bird seed sale is all during the month of November!)
Halloween Parties at the Y are Oct. 23 & 30
From 6-8PM on Fri., Oct. 23, Kroehler Y will host a Halloween Party in downtown Naperville. Then next week from 6-8PM Fri. Oct. 30, the 95th Street Y will host another round of fun. The event is free to members. A small fee will be charged for guests. For more information, visit www.napervilleymcas.com.
Halloween at Whalon Lake is Oct. 24
Bring your pet for the sixth annual Howloween Hoopla dog extravaganza from 11AM to 3PM on Saturday, October 24 at Whalon Lake, located on Royce Road, west of Route 53. The event will feature fun activities and demonstrations for participants and their pups. For more information, call (708) 534-8499 or visit www.reconnectwithnature.org.
Scare-illon Concert at Moser Tower is Oct. 24
Head to the Millennium Carillon at Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Ave., for a Halloween-themed concert on Saturday, October 24 and hear spooky and atmospheric pieces, featuring both classical and popular music from 7 to 8PM. For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Fall Fest is Oct. 24
Families in need can enjoy free games, crafts and food while also receiving gently used clothing, Halloween costumes, winter wear, shoes, books and more at Restoration Community Church’s 2015 Fall Fest on Saturday, October 24. The event will be held from 10AM to 2PM at Washington Jr. High School, 201 N. Washington St., and will feature complimentary haircuts, blood pressure screenings and flu shots (free for the uninsured). For more information, email contact@rccnaperville.org.
Decorate Pumpkins Oct. 24
At Seager Park… The whole family is invited to enjoy some Halloween fun at the Naperville Park District’s Pumpkin Decorating and S’mores event from 9 to 10AMon Saturday, October 24 at the Seager Park Interpretive Center, 1163 Plank Road. For more information, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
For the Library… Carve, decorate or paint a pumpkin and then send a photo of it to TeenSpaceNPL@gmail.com for a chance to win a prize. Entries, which must be received by midnight on Saturday, October 31, will be shared on the library’s Instagram accounts. Include the pumpkin designer’s name, grade and phone number along with the photo. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
Glow in the Dark for Little Friends on Oct. 24
On Sat., Oct. 24, 2015, Little Friends will host its Step Up for Autism during a different season (autumn) and new time of day (5PM), shining to create awareness at dusk from the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion and beyond. Find complete details with many new ideas for this fun-filled family-friendly fundraising event featuring a special glow as Little Friends continues its year-long celebration of its first 50 years. And dress up for your team! For more info, visit Little Friends.
Be a Hero for Hope in Costume on Oct. 25
Run, Walk, Run to have fun and raise funds for Family Shelter Service. Be a Hero for Hope is slated for Sunday, October 25, 2015. Consider the 1 Mile Competitive Run at 8AM / 5K and 10K Race at 8:15AM. The event will be held at the Athletic Field in Downers Grove. Find complete INFO at www.familyshelterservice.org. Register at http://fssevents.org/.
Trick or Treat at Safety Town is Oct. 25
The Naperville Junior Woman’s Club will host its annual Safety Town Trick or Treat and Food Collection for Loaves & Fishes from 10AM to Noon on Sun., Oct. 25. $1 per child and a nonperishable donation. For more info, visit www.napervillejuniors.org.
Halloween Happening is Oct. 25
Halloween Happening is 1-4PM Sun., Oct. 25, at the Naperville Riverwalk’s Grand Pavilion area where little goblins, ghouls, witches and fairies, too, are invited to Halloween Happening. Come and enjoy lots of fun activities, games, and goodies at Naperville’s best FREE Halloween fest for kids ages 10 and under.
Halloween Hayrides at Knoch Knolls is Oct. 25
Registration for fall hayrides is open for both Seager Park and Knoch Knolls Park each weekend in October. A special Halloween Hayride is scheduled for Sunday, October 25 at 4PM at Knoch Knolls Park. Everyone is invited to dress up in a costume and each child receives a goody bag. For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Halloween on the Riverwalk is Oct. 28
Children of all ages and their caregivers can dress in costume and enjoy Halloween fun from 4:30 to 5:15PM at the Riverwalk Amphitheater across Jackson Avenue from Nichols Library, 200 S. Jefferson Ave., on Wednesday, October 28. Enjoy stories, songs and a puppet show. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
Fall Festival at Naperville Plaza is Oct. 31
Stop by Naperville Plaza at Washington and Gartner to see the spacious addition at Oswald’s Pharmacy with lots of Halloween supplies and candy for sale, shop at Casey’s Foods for pumpkins where they grill during lunchtime on the patio every Saturday and Sunday, and visit First Community Financial Bank where they recently celebrated their first $1 billion in assets!
Naperville Plaza is preparing for its annual Fall Festival, petting zoo and all, from 11AM to 2PM on Halloween, Sat., Oct. 31.
Or venture north or south along Route 59. And in the spirit of public safety, always pay attention! Drive carefully.
DSO Halloween Concert x 2
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra performs its “Halloween Concert,” featuring costumes and storytelling by the musicians, at 10:30AM and again at 12:30PM on Saturday, October 31 in the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Avenue. For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
