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 2026 and will be adding to this list regularly.
Chambanamoms thanks 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!
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Pumpkin Smash at the Urbana Landscape Recycling Center
Time – 11:00 am - 3:00 pm – Landscape Recycling Center
Got old pumpkins or decorative gourds? Bring them to the Urbana Landscape Recycling Center (LRC) on Saturday, November 7th from 11 am to 3 pm. You can drop off your pumpkins (and even smash them, if you want) for composting at no cost to you. Champaign County Environmental Stewards will…
Monday, November 9, 2026
Halloween Candy Buy Back at All Smiles Family Dentistry
Time – 8:45 am - 2:00 pm – All Smiles Family Dentistry
Back by popular demand! The Halloween Candy Buy Back at All Smiles Family Dentistry starts November 1st and ends November 15th. They are offering $1 per pound (up to 5 pounds.) Bring them over to the office. They can't wait to see you.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Halloween Candy Buy Back at All Smiles Family Dentistry
Time – 8:45 am - 5:00 pm – All Smiles Family Dentistry
Back by popular demand! The Halloween Candy Buy Back at All Smiles Family Dentistry starts November 1st and ends November 15th. They are offering $1 per pound (up to 5 pounds.) Bring them over to the office. They can't wait to see you.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Halloween Candy Buy Back at All Smiles Family Dentistry
Time – 9:00 am - 5:00 pm – All Smiles Family Dentistry
Back by popular demand! The Halloween Candy Buy Back at All Smiles Family Dentistry starts November 1st and ends November 15th. They are offering $1 per pound (up to 5 pounds.) Bring them over to the office. They can't wait to see you.
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Halloween Candy Buy Back at All Smiles Family Dentistry
Time – 8:45 am - 4:00 pm – All Smiles Family Dentistry
Back by popular demand! The Halloween Candy Buy Back at All Smiles Family Dentistry starts November 1st and ends November 15th. They are offering $1 per pound (up to 5 pounds.) Bring them over to the office. They can't wait to see you.
Friday, November 13, 2026
Halloween Candy Buy Back at All Smiles Family Dentistry
Time – 9:00 am - 1:00 pm – All Smiles Family Dentistry
Back by popular demand! The Halloween Candy Buy Back at All Smiles Family Dentistry starts November 3rd and ends November 14th. They are offering $1 per pound (up to 5 pounds.) Bring them over to the office. They can't wait to see you.
Queer Scream Night
Time – 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Near Gibson City
Do you feel like everything in the world has just been a bit too much lately? So do they! And they have the perfect way to release that negative energy. They're inviting you to Queer Scream Night, a family-friendly community gathering where adults and children can come together to let…
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