Boo! 👻 Halloween is almost here, and you know what that means — costumes, candy buckets, glowing jack-o'-lanterns, and a whole lot of spooky family fun! 🎃🍭🦇
Whether your little one is dressing up as a princess 👑, superhero 🦸, friendly ghost 👻, dinosaur 🦖, or something wonderfully spooky, we've got the trick-or-treating hours to help you plan your Halloween adventure!
Grab those treat bags, put on your costumes, and check out when the Halloween fun begins in your community! 🧡💜
🍬🎃 2026 Trick-or-Treating Hours
📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
🧙♀️ All times are PM.
🧡 Communities A–H
| Community | Hours |
|---|---|
| 🎃 Antioch | 3–7 |
| 🍬 Barrington | 3–7 |
| 👻 Beach Park | 2–5 |
| 🦇 Buffalo Grove | 3–8 |
| 🎃 Deer Park | 4–7 |
| 🍭 Deerfield | 3:30–7 |
| 👻 Fox Lake | 4–7 |
| 🎃 Grandwood Park | 5–8 |
| 🍬 Grayslake | 4–7 |
| 🧡 Green Oaks | 4–8 |
| ⭐ Gurnee | 2–5 |
| 🎃 Hainesville | 4–7 |
| 🦇 Hawthorn Woods | 4–8 |
| 🍭 Highland Park | 3:30–7 |
💜 Communities I–L
| Community | Hours |
|---|---|
| 👻 Ingleside | 4–7 |
| 🎃 Island Lake | 4–8 |
| 🍬 Johnsburg | 3–7 |
| 🦇 Kildeer | 3–8 |
| 🎃 Lake Barrington | 3–7 |
| 👻 Lake Bluff | 4–7 |
| 🍭 Lake Forest | 4–8 |
| 🎃 Lake Villa | 4–7 |
| 🍬 Lake Zurich | 3–8 |
| 👻 Lakemoor | 3–7 |
| 🎃 Libertyville | 4–8 |
| 🦇 Lincolnshire | 4–8 |
| 🍭 Lindenhurst | 4–7 |
💚 Communities M–Z
| Community | Hours |
|---|---|
| 🎃 McHenry | 3–8 |
| 👻 Mettawa | 4–8 |
| 🍬 Mundelein | 4–8 |
| 🦇 North Barrington | 3–7 |
| 🎃 North Chicago | 2–5 |
| 👻 Park City | 2–5 |
| 🍭 Port Barrington | 1–4 |
| 🎃 Richmond | 4–7 |
| 🍬 Ringwood | 4–7 |
| 👻 Riverwoods | 3:30–7 |
| 🎃 Round Lake area | 1–5 |
| 🦇 Spring Grove | 4–8 |
| 🍭 Third Lake | 4–7 |
| 👻 Vernon Hills | 3–7 |
| 🎃 Volo | 4–7 |
| 🍬 Wadsworth | 2–5 |
| 🦇 Wauconda | 4–8 |
| 🎃 Waukegan | 2–5 |
| 👻 Wheeling | 3–7 |
| 🍭 Wildwood | 4–7 |
| 🎃 Winthrop Harbor | 4–7 |
| 🦇 Woodstock | 4–7 |
| 🍬 Zion | 2–5 |
Please note: Hours are based on the community guide and available 2026 updates. Some towns and neighborhoods may differ. Always confirm with your municipality before heading out.
🧙♀️✨ 7 Spooktacular Tips for a Safe Halloween
Halloween should be filled with treats, giggles, and happy memories! Here are some easy ways to help your little ghosts and goblins stay safe:
- 🔦 Light up the night! Bring flashlights, glow sticks, or reflective accessories.
- 👨👩👧👦 Stick together! Younger children should always trick-or-treat with a trusted adult.
- 🚦 Cross with care! Use sidewalks and crosswalks, and look both ways before crossing.
- 🎭 Make costumes safe! Choose comfortable costumes that don't block vision or create tripping hazards.
- 🏡 Look for welcoming homes! Visit homes with porch lights on and never enter a stranger's home.
- 🍬 Check the candy! Parents should inspect treats before children enjoy them.
- 🚗 Drivers, slow down! Keep an extra watchful eye out for little trick-or-treaters.
🎃🍭 Make Halloween Extra Magical!
Want to add a little more excitement to your Halloween celebration? Try these family-friendly ideas!
🍿 Halloween Movie Night: Snuggle up with blankets, popcorn, and a not-too-spooky movie.
🎨 Pumpkin Decorating: Let the kids decorate pumpkins using stickers, paint, or silly faces.
📸 Costume Photo Fun: Take a family picture before heading out to collect candy.
🧁 Spooky Snacks: Create ghost bananas, pumpkin-shaped sandwiches, or silly monster cupcakes.
🎶 Monster Dance Party: Turn up your favorite Halloween tunes and dance like nobody's watching!
💜 Spread the Kindness: Encourage your little trick-or-treaters to say “Thank you!” at every stop.
👻 A Little Halloween Giggle!
🎃 Why was the jack-o'-lantern afraid?
Because it had no guts! 😂
🧛 What does a vampire say when trick-or-treating?
“Fangs for the candy!” 🍬
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🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM MACARONI KID GURNEE! 👻🎃
May your costumes be creative, your candy buckets be full, and your night be filled with laughter, fun, and unforgettable family memories! 🍬🦇💜
Have a safe, sweet, and SPOOKTACULAR Halloween! ✨
With Halloween wishes,
Dionna Jackson
Publisher, Macaroni KID Gurnee
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