Halloween Events and Activities for Kids in Champaign-Urbana and Beyond
Trick or Treat! All the Halloween fun for families in Champaign-Urbana
Halloween may be one day, but since Champaign-Urbana (ourselves included) is positively spellbound over this haunted holiday, we are ready to let the cackling, carving and candy craziness begin! We’ve got the lowdown on all the family-friendly Halloween events in the Champaign-Urbana area for 2021 and will be adding to this list regularly.
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Some of these events you can attend on the fly, but a few do require pre-registration, as noted below where applicable. Events are listed chronologically by start date. Some recurring events are shown multiple times on multiple days. We will keep adding events as they are announced, so check back often. Click on the links for more information on each event.
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Happy Haunting from Chambanamoms!
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Boo-rific Halloween Egg Hunt - Registration Required
Time – 7:00 pm – Human Kinetics Park
Boo-rific Halloween Egg Hunt is a fast-paced night time egg hunt. Participants will race against time and others in pursuit of their share of thousands of eggs. Come in your costume and bring your flashlight and a basket for collecting eggs. Registration is required. Fee(R/NR): $2/$3. Martens Center members participate…read more…
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Deadline for Dropping Off Halloween Costumes for Drive and Giveaway
Time – All Day – Douglass Community Center
September 19 - October 13, drop off used Halloween costumes at any Champaign Park District facility. GIVEAWAY: Sat, October 15, 10a-noon or until costumes are gone at Douglass Community Center Less than bewitched by last year’s Halloween outfits? Creating closet room for a new costume? Donate your old threads and…read more…
Friday, October 14, 2022
Farmer City Haunted Forest
Time – 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Salt Creek Area Camping at South Park in Farmer City, IL
Bring your flashlights and come out for a hayrack ride in the Haunted Forest through the Salt Creek Area 21 Campsites in Farmer City, IL!
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Halloween Costume Drive and Giveaway
Time – 10:00 am - 12:00 pm – Douglass Community Center
September 19 - October 13, drop off used Halloween costumes at any Champaign Park District facility. GIVEAWAY: Sat, October 15, 10a-noon or until costumes are gone at Douglass Community Center Less than bewitched by last year’s Halloween outfits? Creating closet room for a new costume? Donate your old threads and…read more…
Farmer City Haunted Forest: Family-Friendly Matinee Hours
Time – 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Salt Creek Area Camping at South Park in Farmer City, IL
Come out for a family-friendly hayrack ride in the Haunted Forest through the Salt Creek Area 21 Campsites in Farmer City, IL! This is the *matinee* version of the hayrack ride and involves a costume contest, too!
Farmer City Haunted Forest
Time – 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm – Salt Creek Area Camping at South Park in Farmer City, IL
Bring your flashlights and come out for a hayrack ride in the Haunted Forest through the Salt Creek Area 21 Campsites in Farmer City, IL!
Friday, October 21, 2022
Farmer City Haunted Forest
Time – 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Salt Creek Area Camping at South Park in Farmer City, IL
Bring your flashlights and come out for a hayrack ride in the Haunted Forest through the Salt Creek Area 21 Campsites in Farmer City, IL!
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Nightmare on Grove Street
Time – 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Douglass Community Center
Come to Douglass Park for their annual Halloween party! Enjoy activities, free candy giveaway, and more! This is a free event for all ages.
Farmer City Haunted Forest: Family-Friendly Matinee Hours
Time – 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Salt Creek Area Camping at South Park in Farmer City, IL
Come out for a family-friendly hayrack ride in the Haunted Forest through the Salt Creek Area 21 Campsites in Farmer City, IL! This is the *matinee* version of the hayrack ride and involves a costume contest, too!
Farmer City Haunted Forest
Time – 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm – Salt Creek Area Camping at South Park in Farmer City, IL
Bring your flashlights and come out for a hayrack ride in the Haunted Forest through the Salt Creek Area 21 Campsites in Farmer City, IL!
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
DIY Kids | Spooktacular Crafts
Time – 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Douglass Branch Library
Pumpkins, bats, ghosts, and more! Spend the afternoon making Halloween crafts at Douglass Branch Library's weekly do-it-yourself activity for school-age kids. For more information: Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch librarian@champaign.org champaign.org 217-403-2030 For all events at the library: champaign.org/events
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Howl-O-Ween!
Time – 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Champaign Public Lirary
Join the Library for an afternoon of Halloween fun with crafts, games, and activities! Plus take home a free book as a special treat! Costumes and kids of all ages are welcome. Head to room A & B for this Spooktacular event! For more information: Champaign Public Library 200 W.…read more…
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