Installation is underway on "Whorled," by local Artist Bobby Joe Scribner at the Lake Avenue/South Street/Madison Street roundabout.

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.

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.

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.

The Monster Mash Bash is Saturday afternoon at Oswego High School.

Explore the supernatural side of downtown Joliet—where ghostly tales meet great company.

Frank Caliendo returns Oct. 25, 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.

American Nightmare Scream Park, located next to Richardson Adventure Farm, has five themed haunted attractions in the cornfields.

The restaurant features a menu of small plates, shareables, pizzas and entrees, with most of the hot food prepared in a wood-fired oven. They favor clean, seasonal ingredients.

These northern Illinois pumpkin farms are ready to welcome guests for a day of family-friendly fall fun.

The band will perform songs from Nirvana’s albums “Nevermind,” “In Utero,” “Bleach,” as well as B-sides and rare songs.

The band will perform Friday, Oct. 24 at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park in Joliet.

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Check out these delightfully frightening haunted houses in northern Illinois, guaranteed to bring the scares this season.

The Biz Boo! Trick-or-Treating event is from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 in Rock Falls.

Discover the colors and activities of autumn at these parks in the Illinois Valley.

Sample more than 30 wines at 16 stops in downtown Woodstock on Saturday, Oct. 25.

This show chronicles the amazing musical journey of the international pop star’s four-decade career from his time in Wham! through his illustrious solo career.

This unforgettable evening of music blends country, classical, Broadway and contemporary hits.

Guests will follow a trail of clues hidden throughout downtown Ottawa, where each stop reveals another piece of the puzzle.

The concert will feature vocalist José Carlos Díaz, BFH dance ensemble, cultural activities and more.

'Rocky Horror Picture Show' will be shown Friday, Oct. 24 and Mariachi Rock Revolution is set for Halloween night.

These local arts and crafts fairs provide the perfect opportunity to shop for unique gifts and support local artists.

The all-vocal country music group will spread holiday cheer at the Nov. 23 event.

Watch football and baseball playoff games at one of these lively sports bars in northern Illinois.

Jim Healy will present his one-person play, “Louis Jolliet: A Solid Path Through Water,” at the Joliet Area Historical Museum at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2.

Check out these coffee and tea stops along the First Hundred Miles of Route 66.

British guitarist Steve Hackett celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Genesis album “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway."

Actors Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan and Elijah Wood will reunite with fans for "An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years," at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.

Comedian and actor Paul Reiser will be at the McAninch Arts Center on the College of DuPage campus Friday, Oct. 17.

Browse a Halloween craft show, take a haunted hayride and more this weekend in Will County!

Dixon's Scarecrow Fest is Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

Take a guided ghost tour of the historic Ellwood House mansion in DeKalb on Friday or Saturday night.

Starved Rock Lodge will host an Oktoberfest Dinner Oct. 19, while Princeton's Oktoberfest is Oct. 18.

Search for candy-filled eggs at Yorkville's Halloween Egg Hunt on Friday, Oct. 17.