Champaign-Urbana Area Halloween Events and Activities

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 in fact be just 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 2023 and will be adding to this list regularly.

Thanks to CU Dentists, Ltd. for presenting this guide.

Trick or Treat! CU Dentists is proud to partner with Chambanamoms in celebration of this spooktacular time of year. CU Dentists is a General Dentistry practice that believes in providing quality care while maintaining a cheerful-friendly environment. They serve patients of all ages and take pride in going the extra mile to make sure their patients are comfortable and satisfied with treatment. Dr. Scott, Dr. Schorsch, and their entire dental team love the fun and joy that fall brings to kids and families alike. Best wishes for a safe and Happy Halloween!

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Some of these events you can attend on the fly, but a few 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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Have we missed any events? Let us know – submit your event HERE and check back often to see what we’ve added.

Happy Haunting from Chambanamoms!

Friday, September 22, 2023

Halloween at the Harvest Moon: Frightfest Weekend

Time – 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm – Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in Theatre

Showing Friday September 22nd & Saturday September 23rd Admission Prices: 12 and older- $9 a person Kids 4-11- $7 a person Kids under 4 are free $5 food permit fee (to bring in outside food/drink/snacks) Billed at $5 per vehicle, each vehicle bringing in or sharing food brought in must…read more…

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Halloween at the Harvest Moon: Frightfest Weekend

Time – 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm – Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in Theatre

Friday, September 29, 2023

Halloween at the Harvest Moon - Wizarding Weekend

Time – 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm – Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in Theatre

Wizarding Weekend at the Harvest Moon September 29th & 30th, they will celebrate the magic of the season with their annual Harry Potter Event Screen 1: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone Screen 2: Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets Butterbeer, Chocolate Frogs, Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans, photo…read more…

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Halloween at the Harvest Moon - Wizarding Weekend

Time – 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm – Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in Theatre

Friday, October 6, 2023

Halloween at the Harvest Moon: Monster Mash Weekend

Time – 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm – Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in Theatre

Halloween at the Harvest Moon kicks into full gear with the return of our Monster Mash classic monster triple features October 6th & 7th! Screen 1: Dracula(1931), Frankenstein(1931) & The Wolfman(1941) Screen 2: Bride of Frankenstein(1935), Creature from the Black Lagoon(1954) & The Mummy(1932) Click here for more info and…read more…

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Halloween at the Harvest Moon - Monster Mash Weekend

Time – 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in Theatre

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Deadline for Dropping Off Halloween Costumes for Drive and Giveaway

Time – All Day – Douglass Community Center

September 11-October 11, drop off used Halloween costumes at any Champaign Park District facility. GIVEAWAY: Sat, October 14, 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 give kids…read more…

Friday, October 13, 2023

Friday the 13th Escape Room | Registration Required

Time – 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm – Tolono Library

Registration begins 10/1/2023 at 8:00 AM Boo! A spooky ghost is haunting the Library this Friday the 13th, and it’s up to you to make it stop! Groups will be sent in to try their hand at ghostbusting by solving various puzzles, and at the end successful groups will unlock…read more…

Farmer City Haunted Forest - Haunted Hayrack Event

Time – 6:00 pm - 10:00 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!

Nightmare at Fox Hill

Time – 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm – Monticello Theatre Association

Halloween season is right around the corner and Fox Hill has been brewing up something special for this haunt season. They are excited to announce their haunt dates! More spooky nights to chill you to your core! October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 October 31* Trick-or-Treat and haunt afterwards…read more…

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Paxton's Fall Gathering

Time – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm – Downtown Paxton

Paxton's Fall Gathering will be a family-friendly day for all ages! They will have a vendor show to wander and shop from 9AM-4PM, along with the debut of our pop-up pumpkin patch, Paxton's Market Street Pumpkins. The pumpkin patch will have a variety of pumpkins in a range of sizes,…read more…

Halloween Costume Drive and Giveaway

Time – 10:00 am - 12:00 pm – Douglass Community Center

Sat, October 14, 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 give kids a night of happy haunting! Donation of items is not required to pick up a…read more…

The Great Pumpkin Event

Time – 11:00 am - 2:00 pm – Coldwell Banker

Saturday, October 14th , 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 1608 Broadmoor Drive, Champaign Join Coldwell Banker for The Great Pumpkin Event! A fun-filled family event on Saturday, October 14th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Their office backyard will become a giant pumpkin patch, so bring the kids for a…read more…

Pumpkin Carving and Painting | Registration Deadline 10/7

Time – 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Martens Center

Have you always wanted to carve or paint a pumpkin but didn’t want to deal with the mess? Let us clean up while you experience designing your own pumpkin. All supplies will be provided. This is not a drop off event. Ages 4-15 Fee (R/NR) $8/12 Click here to register. …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 - Haunted Hayrack Event

Time – 6:00 pm - 10:00 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!

Nightmare at Fox Hill

Time – 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm – Monticello Theatre Association

Monday, October 16, 2023

Spooktacular Chemistry and Science Experiments | Registration Deadline 10/9

Time – 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Martens Center

3rd-6th graders Become a mad scientist and have fun learning, investigating and observing fun Halloween-themed chemistry and science experiments! Kids will have hands-on experience and see crazy reactions! This is a drop off event. This class will take place for 3 weeks on Monday evenings: 10/16 10/24 10/30 5-6pm Fee…read more…

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

DIY Kids | Skeleton Hand

Time – 4:00 pm – Douglass Branch Library

Learn about the bones in your hand when you make a working model at this weekly do-it-yourself activity for school-age kids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . DIY Kids! | October 2023 Wednesdays, 4:00 pm • Oct 4, Articulated Grabber • Oct 11, Tech Toys…read more…

Friday, October 20, 2023

Farmer City Haunted Forest - Haunted Hayrack Event

Time – 6:00 pm - 10:00 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!

Laser Show - Halloween Spooktacular

Time – 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm – William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College

For the two weekends before Halloween, the Staerkel Planetarium will host laser shows for the first time this decade! Enjoy these special programs set to pop music and Halloween-themed songs each evening. Tickets are $12 for everyone at the door.

Allerton Movie Night | Dracula

Time – 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm – Allerton Park and Retreat Center

Get ready for some old-school thrills and chills at the next Allerton Movie Night: Dracula at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 at the Allerton Music Barn. With Halloween right around the corner, they will show the 1931 horror classic, so bring a blanket and some candy and settle in for silver screen scares!…read more…

Nightmare at Fox Hill

Time – 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm – Monticello Theatre Association

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Super Saturday | Make and Take Treat Bag

Time – 10:00 am - 11:00 am – Allerton Public Library

Decorate your own treat bag to use on the route of Safe Trick or Treat at the library on Friday, October 27th.

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.

Laser Show - Halloween Spooktacular

Time – 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm – William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College

Laser Show Matinee - Laser Beatles

Time – 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm – William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College

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

Laser Show Matinee- Laser Queen

Time – 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm – William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College

Aikman Wildlife Adventure Howl-O-Ween

Time – 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm – Aikman Wildlife Adventure

Aikman Wildlife Adventure will be hosting a Howl-O-Ween event two Saturday evenings this October!🐺🕸️ This event will include: 👻 Haunted Prehistoric Museum 👻 Trick-Or-Treat Trail 👻 Lighted Display 👻 Food+Drinks There will also be Halloween themed games during their daytime hours on the 28th! There will be an $8 admission…read more…

Farmer City Haunted Forest - Haunted Hayrack Event

Time – 6:00 pm - 10:00 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!

Laser Show - Laser Taylor Swift

Time – 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm – William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College

Nightmare at Fox Hill

Time – 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm – Monticello Theatre Association

Laser Show - Laser Beyonce

Time – 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm – William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College

Laser Show - Laser Prince

Time – 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm – William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Mayfair Park Halloween Parade

Time – 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Mayfair Park

Come out for the 9th Annual Mayfair Park Halloween Parade! Dress up and enjoy a perfectly spooktacular parade around the park for this small neighborhood parade! They’ll also have games, treats, and a frighteningly good time for ghosts and goblins of all ages.

Christie Clinic Presents: Costume Parade at Lincoln Square

Time – 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm – Lincoln Square

Join Christie Clinic and chambanamoms on Sunday, October 22, from 3 - 4:30pm, for an afternoon of Halloween-themed family fun! Families are invited to this FREE indoor event in the High Court (south hallway) at Lincoln Square Mall. Come dressed in costume and participate in our parade through the mall!…read more…

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Community Pumpkin Carving | Registration Required

Time – 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Allerton Park and Retreat Center

Head to Allerton Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 for Community Pumpkin Carving as part of their Halloween Spooktacular. Work together or separately to carve a Jack-o-Lantern to help get you ready for spooky season! Carving tools, patterns and examples will be provided, but feel feel to…read more…

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

DIY Kids | Spooktacular Crafts

Time – 4:00 pm – Douglass Branch Library

Pumpkins, bats, ghosts, and more! Spend the afternoon making Halloween crafts at this weekly do-it-yourself activity for school-age kids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . DIY Kids! | October 2023 Wednesdays, 4:00 pm • Oct 4, Articulated Grabber • Oct 11, Tech Toys • Oct…read more…

Halloween FunFest

Time – 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Market Place Mall

Dress up in your favorite costume and come out for trick-or-treating, games, and a costume contest. Take a walk through the spooktacularly (family-friendly) Haunted House, and don’t forget to bring a bag to collect all your goodies. This is a FREE family event for kids ages 11 and under and accompanied by an adult.

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Trunk-or-Treat

Time – 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm – Brookdale Senior Living Solutions

Looking for a ghouslishly good time for the whole family? Brookdale Urbana is having a Trunk-or-Treat Event on Thursday, October 26th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Bring your families and friends, don't forget to bring your bag/basket for candy! For more information, please call 217-328-3150. Brookdale Urbana 1706 East…read more…

Friday, October 27, 2023

Safe Trick or Treat

Time – 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm – Allerton Public Library

Stop by the Allerton Public library on the Safe Trick or Treat route to participate in a scavenger hunt, get your family's Polaroid photo taken in costume, and of course, get some candy!

Spooky & Booky Bash

Time – 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Tolono Library

Wear your costumes to the Library for a night filled with Halloween fun! They will have some fun Halloween activities including a spooky StoryWalk®, a craft, and practice Trick or Treat doors! Recommended Ages: 0-11 – Parental supervision required.

Laser Show - Halloween Spooktacular

Time – 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm – William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College

Nightmare at Fox Hill

Time – 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm – Monticello Theatre Association

Laser Show - Laser Prince

Time – 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm – William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College

Laser Show - Laser Queen

Time – 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm – William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Book or Treat

Time – 10:00 am - 12:00 pm – Mahomet Public Library

Come one and all! This Halloween event is for all ages. Stop by the Library in costume and receive a book and a treat. Craft stations will be set up around the Library with fun activities for everyone.

Laser Show - Halloween Spooktacular

Time – 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm – William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College

Laser Show Matinee - Laser Beyonce

Time – 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm – William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College

Howl-o-ween

Time – 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Champaign Public Library

Head to the Champaign Public 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. For more information: Champaign Public Library 200 W. Green St, Champaign librarian@champaign.org champaign.org 217-403-2030 For…read more…

Laser Show Matinee - Laser Taylor Swift

Time – 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm – William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College

Trunk or Treat 2023

Time – 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Vermillion Regional Airport

Come out to the airport for fun, planes, and candy! At this Trunk Or Treat, volunteers hand out candy by their aircraft! This event is family friendly and geared towards all ages!

Aikman Wildlife Adventure Howl-O-Ween

Time – 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm – Aikman Wildlife Adventure

Halloween Movie on the Lawn: The Addams Family

Time – 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm – Mahomet Public Library

Head to the Mahomet Library for a fun Halloween movie on the library lawn! They will be showing the 2019 animated movie, The Addams Family. The movie will start at 6:30 pm, but they recommend arriving a little early to pick your seat. Free popcorn will be provided. Please bring…read more…

Laser Show - Laser Beatles

Time – 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm – William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College

Nightmare at Fox Hill

Time – 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm – Monticello Theatre Association

Sunday, October 29, 2023

Trunk or Treat at the First Presbyterian Church in Champaign

Time – 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm – First Presbyterian Church in Champaign

Trunk or Treat will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Champaign, 302 W. Church Street, on Sunday October 29th from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. This event is intended for children ages 2-12, who must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Treats and books will be distributed to…read more…

Trunk-or-Treat at First United Methodist Church

Time – 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm – First United Methodist Church

Get in costume and join in for trunk-or-treating and hot dogs in the parking lot of First United Methodist Church in downtown Champaign! Trunk-or-Treating will take place from 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm on Sunday, October 29. This event is free and open to the general public.

Monday, October 30, 2023

Halloween Party

Time – 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm – Rantoul Family Sports Complex

Head to the Rantoul Sports Complex for a night filled with thrills, chills and lots of treats, hosted by Rantoul Recreations! Costumes encouraged. Free hot dogs and chips.

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