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Trick-or-treat at Louis Joliet Mall, or visit the Old Joliet Prison Haunted House or Curse of the Bayou in Lockport... if you dare!
The Halloween Lights Trolley Tours run Thursday and Friday in Naperville, while the Great Midwest Train Show is Sunday in Wheaton.
Visit the Yorkville Scarecrow Walk for the last time this season on Friday, or check out the Massacre Haunted House in Montgomery this weekend.
Enjoy a free concert from the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra, check out a Halloween-themed play at Stage Coach Players or trick-or-treat at the Ellwood mansion.
Woodstock's Halloween on the Square Trick-or-Treating is 4-5 p.m. Friday, while Crystal Lake's Halloween Handout is 3-5 p.m. Friday.
Visit Insanity Haunted House in Peru or Nightmare Haunted Attraction in Princeton this Halloween weekend... if you dare!
The first fast-casual concept in the Bien Trucha Group will close for a rebrand Saturday, Nov. 1.
Dolores Catania, star of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” and Sonja Morgan of “The Real Housewives of New York City” will host a live, no-holds-barred conversation.
Guests will hear accounts of unexplained occurrences experienced not only by the Grams family, who own the museum, but also by employees and visitors over the decades.
Audiences will enjoy a full-production show complete with stunning laser lighting and immersive video displays that elevate the experience.
The Dixon Historic Theatre is showing classic horror movies and will welcome Mariachi Rock Revolution on Halloween night.
Wine & Art Walk is Saturday, Nov. 8 at Heritage Harbor in Ottawa.
Find unique beers at Yorkville's Fox Republic Brewing or other nearby locations.
Enjoy a sweet stroll through Geneva, sampling cocoa-inspired treats at participating businesses.
The two-time Tony Award nominated musical is a family favorite that brings generations together to celebrate the magic of the holidays.
Led by ESO Music Director Chad Goodman, the concert features works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Clara Schumann, and Felix Mendelssohn.
Highlights include Genera Hospital stars Chris L. McKenna and Rory Gibson on Nov. 22 and comedian Helen Hong Nov. 28-29.
'Puffs' will be presented Nov. 14-16 and Nov. 21-23.
Attendees will enjoy an afternoon of autumn fun and festive beverages at some of the Fox Valley’s favorite local establishments.
This festive spin on the Tony-nominated hit brings together four legendary voices – Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley – for a one-of-a-kind holiday jam session at Sun Records.
Check out these award-winning pizza places in Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties, as well as the Sauk Valley and Illinois Valley, to celebrate National Pizza Month during October.
The event will be held at The Graceful Ordinary in downtown St. Charles.
Prime Cut is a contemporary restaurant that focuses on making exceptional foods by scratch.
Classical Arts Entertainment presents “Swan Lake” Ballet at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet on Sunday, Nov. 16.
Check out these Halloween-themed events this weekend happening in the western suburbs.
In addition to his acclaimed acting career, Daniels is also a celebrated singer-songwriter.
Installation is underway on "Whorled," by local Artist Bobby Joe Scribner at the Lake Avenue/South Street/Madison Street roundabout.
Hometown Halloween kicks off at 10:30 a.m. in La Salle, and includes a costume parade, trick-or-treating and more.
Howlin' at the Moon, an event for adults 21 and over, is set for Friday and Saturday nights at Naper Settlement.
Downtown Joliet Spirits with the Spirits event is set for 5-9 p.m. Friday.
This event offers something for everyone — from costumes and crafts to music, games and treats.
The Monster Mash Bash is Saturday afternoon at Oswego High School.
Enjoy trick-or-treating in McHenry and Crystal Lake, while the McHenry County Historical Society & Museum presents 'Murder and Mayhem: The Stories of Historic Murders in McHenry County" on Friday.
The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival runs Wednesday, Oct. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 26.
Explore the supernatural side of downtown Joliet—where ghostly tales meet great company.
Steve Cochran and Company return Nov. 15 and The Second City's annual holiday revue is set for Nov. 20-Dec. 23 in Paramount’s Copley Theatre.
Beatles tribute band Abbey Road and Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction will perform separate sets and a combined encore at their Oct. 24 show.
Cirque Mechanics will perform Friday, Oct. 24 while Rhinestone Cowgirls will perform Nov. 21.
Check out these exciting family events happening in Glen Ellyn!
Hear the timeless music of The Beatles, Wings and Paul McCartney during this tribute concert on Friday, Oct. 24.
The show will honor iconic singer Meat Loaf on Sunday, Oct. 26 at the downtown Joliet theatre.
From the powerful guitar duel in “Hotel California” to the shimmering harmonies of “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” Heartache Tonight brings fans a true Eagles concert experience.
Celebrate local veterans at Cantigny Park with Brew It Forward on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Woodstock’s Theatre 121 will produce the world premiere of the script, “It’s a Wonderful Christmas Carol” for several shows in November at the Woodstock Opera House.
Downtown Wheaton is offering a variety of family-friendly events to celebrate the holidays this season.
The Woodstock Opera House will show the film at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25.
Explore haunted houses, trails, campgrounds and tours located in Starved Rock Country in La Salle County.
Relive the '80s hard rock era at the new Hard Rock Casino Rockford on Saturday, Oct. 25.