Gather round, it’s time to celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year! There are lots of fun Halloween events, both scary and not, happening in the Rockford region this season. From haunted trail walks, to fairytale hayrides, and everything in between, you’re sure to find something fun and festive to do with your family this year. Here’s a list of the upcoming Halloween events in the Stateline.
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Witches’ Ball at The Pumpkin Patch
3178 IL Route 173, Caledonia, IL
When: Saturday, October 8 from 7 pm – 9 pm
Cost: $5 per person, ages 2 and under are free
Dance the night away in a Halloween costume and take a hayride, visit the petting zoo, haunted shed, and more.
Enchanted Forest at Palmer Park
2501 Palmer Dr., Janesville, WI
When: Wednesday, October 12 – Thursday, October 13 from 5:30 pm – 8 pm
Friday, October 14 – Saturday, October 15 from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost: $2 per adult / $3 per child
Take a non-scary walk through seven constructed scenes from fairytales with characters passing out items.
Hollywood Hayride at Palmer Park
2501 Palmer Dr., Janesville, WI
When: Wednesday, October 12 – Thursday, October 13 from 5:30 pm – 8 pm
Friday, October 14 – Saturday, October 15 from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost: $3 per person
A star-studded adventure with six scenes from popular movies and TV shows. Actors will come to life when you ride by.
Halloween Rocks at the Guilford Country Club Estates Neighborhood
Off Mulford Road in Rockford, Illinois
When: Saturday, October 15 from 9 am until rocks are all found
Cost: Free
Search the neighborhood for hidden rocks then redeem them for prizes. More information here.
Great Pumpkin Giveaway at Weicher Realtors / Tovar Properties
5812 East Dr., Loves Park, IL
When: Saturday, October 15 from 12 pm – 2 pm
Cost: Free
The first 100 people get a free pumpkin. There will be treats, games, and fun.
Pumpkin Walk at Eagles Ridge Park
3731 Golden Eagle Dr., Beloit, WI
When: Tuesday, October 18 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
Take a walk through Eagles Ridge Park to see LED-lit Jack O’ Lanterns and listen to a story from Beloit Public Library. The first 50 kids will get a Halloween craft.
Festival of Frights at Sinnissippi Park
1401 N. 2nd St., Rockford, IL
When: Friday, October 21 – Monday, October 31
Cost: Free, donations appreciated
Drive through Sinnissippi Park to see Halloween displays. This event raises money for children who are in need of Halloween costumes.
Parent’s Night Out Costume Party at Beauty in Motion Dance Arts
7111 N. Alpine Rd., Upper South, Loves Park, IL
When: Friday, October 21 from 6 pm – 9 pm
Cost: $30 for the first child / $15 per sibling
Kids ages 4-10 can enjoy a Halloween themed Parent’s Night Out where they will enjoy an evening of games, crafts, activities, and pizza and beverages. Sign up here.
The Great Pumpkin Giveaway at McDonald’s
45 State St., Beloit, WI
When: Saturday, October 22 from 12 pm – 2 pm
Cost: Free
The first 1000 kids can get a free full-size pumpkin, meet Poopsie from the Sky Carp, get meal deals, and more.
All Hallows’ Eve at Midway Village Museum
6799 Guilford Rd., Rockford, IL
When: Saturday, October 22 from 12 pm – 6 pm
Cost: $6 per person
Trick or treat through the historic village and do family-friendly activities. Get tickets in advance or buy them at the gate.
Eat One Five Truck or Treat at Porter Park
6545 Windflower Ln., Roscoe, IL
When: Saturday, October 22 from 3 pm – 6 pm
Cost: Free admission
Enjoy a day of food trucks, glowing pumpkin walk at dusk, free kids games and activities, yard games, candy, and prize.
Spook the Dells at Severson Dells Nature Center
8786 Montague Rd., Rockford, IL
When: Saturday, October 22 from 6 pm – 8 pm
Cost: $5 per member / $8 per non-member
Kids can learn about nocturnal animals and hike along the paved path. Register here.
Halloween Terror on 2nd Street at Kids Spot
9461 N. 2nd St., Roscoe, IL
When: Saturday, October 22 from 5 pm – 8 pm
Cost: Free – $40 for the ultimate package
Enjoy a Trunk or Treat outside then head in for an open gym, sensory room, costume contest, crafts, and activities. Take a hayride to Element Athletics for a haunted house. The Ultimate Package includes all of the activities for $35 in advance / $40 at the door. The Haunted Package includes the hayride, haunted house, and candy for $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The Halloween Bash includes the open gym, sensory room, and crafts for $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Get tickets here.
Pumpkins in the Park at Horace White Park – CANCELLED
All Hallow’s Eve Party at Milton United Methodist Church
241 Northside Dr., Milton, WI
When: Tuesday, October 25 from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Cost: Free
Enjoy a night of pizza, treats, pumpkin crafts, games, and a bounce house.
Downtown Business Trick or Treat at Downtown Belvidere
404 E. State St., Belvidere, IL
When: Wednesday, October 26 from 4 pm – 7 pm
Cost: Free
Trick or treat from downtown businesses in Belvidere. The first 500 kids who stop by the Chamber office will receive goodie bags to hold their treats.
Boo Bash at Lowe’s Home Improvement
9700 N. Alpine Rd., Machesney Park, IL
When: Thursday, October 27 from 5 pm – 7 pm
Cost: Free
Stop by Lowe’s for a hay maze, costume contest, DJ Pumpkin, face painting, and more.
Milton Community Days at Schilberg Park
Where: W High St., Milton, WI
When: Friday, October 28 from 4 pm – 7 pm
Cost: Free
Enjoy trick or treating and seeing more than 80 booths, live music, and Hocus Pocus at 7 pm.
Poopsie’s Halloween Party at ABC Supply Stadium
217 Shirland Ave., Beloit, WI
When: Friday, October 28 from 5 pm – 8 pm
Cost: $7 per person
Enjoy a Halloween party with treats, Trick or Treating, a costume contest, bounce houses, face painting, and a showing of Disney’s Coco.
Spooky Science at Discovery Center Museum
711 N. Main, Rockford, IL
When: Friday, October 28 from 6 pm – 9 pm
Cost: $11 per person, $3 to members, free for children ages 1 and younger
Come in costume to have some Halloween science fun. There will be slime, make and take projects, science activities, and more.
Batty Bash at NorthPointe Wellness
5605 E. Rockton Rd., Roscoe, IL
When: Friday, October 28 from 6 pm – 8 pm
Cost: $7 per person / kids 3 and under are free
Come in costume and enjoy an outdoor Halloween event for families. There will be bounce houses, a Halloween path, games, snacks, refreshments, and food trucks including Disco Chicken and Olivo Taco. Call 815-525-4900 to register.
Trick or Treat Downtown Janesville
Town Square, Janesville, WI
When: Saturday, October 29 from 10 am – 11 am
Cost: Free
Take the trolley around downtown and trick or treat at various businesses with orange and black balloons outside the door. There is also trick or treating in the Farmers Market in Town Square.
Halloween Party at Ironworks Branch
501 Third St., Beloit, WI
When: Saturday, October 29 from 10 am – 1 pm
Cost: Free
Enjoy an obstacle course, dancing, prize wheel, and more.
KSB Presents Treat Street in KSB Town Square Centre Circle Drive
102 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, IL
When: Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 10 am – 11:30 am
Cost: Free
Enjoy trick or treating from KSB’s Town Square Center Circle Drive and participating downtown businesses.
Free Print Day at Rockford Art Deli
402 E. State St., Rockford, IL
When: Saturday, October 29 from 10 am – 6 pm
Cost: Free print, shirts are extra
Come get a shirt printed with a Hocus Pocus-themed design. Bring your own shirt to get the print for free or buy a shirt when you’re there.
Spook the Blocks at Downtown Rockford
When: Saturday, October 29 from 12 pm – 4 pm
Cost: Free
Shop from businesses in downtown Rockford in costume.
Spook-tacular Haunts at Anderson Japanese Gardens
318 Spring Creek Rd., Rockford, IL
When: Saturday, October 29 from 2 pm – 5 pm
Cost: $11 per adult / $9 per child / kids under 5 are free
Enjoy fun Halloween games, trick or treating through the garden, a craft station, and more.
Haunted Burpee at Burpee Museum of Natural History
737 N. Main St., Rockford, IL
When: Saturday, October 29 from 5 pm – 8 pm
Cost: $14 per general admission / $12 per kids ages 3-12 / members are free and kids three and under
Enjoy a night of dissection, slime making, and bones. You can also get a rare look into Barnes Mansion, the building usually closed to the public, for an additional $5 per person. Barnes Mansion is considered the second most haunted place in Rockford. Get tickets here.
Family Halloween Ball at Harlem Community Center
900 Roosevelt Rd., Machesney Park, IL
When: Saturday, October 29 from 6 pm – 9 pm
Cost: $5 per person
Enjoy a night of music, dancing, games, crafts, prizes, a costume contest and more.
Halloween Goat Hike at Gretta’s Goats
498 N. Farwell Bridge Rd., Pecatonica, IL
When: Sunday, October 30 from 11 am – 12 pm
Cost: $18 per person
Enjoy a peaceful one mile hike around the farm and through the woods with miniature goats.
2022 Scary Science Treats at Burpee Museum
737 N. Main St., Rockford, IL
When: Sunday, October 30 from 12 pm – 5 pm
Cost: $12 per adult / $10 per kid ages 3-12 / free for 3 and under and members
Enjoy a night of taxidermy, fossils, wet collections, and more! There will be science demos, dissections on hearts and eyeballs, and more. Get tickets here.
Main St. Trick or Treat in Downtown Rockton
Downtown Rockton
When: Sunday, October 30 from 1 pm – 3 pm
Cost: Free
Dress up in costume and trick or treat from local businesses in downtown Rockton. Stop by Home (116 W. Main St.) to get a treat bag before the event.
Fall-O-Ween in Downtown Clinton
Clinton, WI
When: Sunday, October 30 from 2 pm – 4 pm
Cost: Free
Enjoy live music, crafts, games, and trick or treating stops through downtown Clinton.
Hallo’Deen Glow Par-Tee at Aldeen Golf Club
1902 Reid Farm Rd., Rockford, IL
When: Sunday, October 30 from 6 pm – 8 pm
Cost: $18 per person
Enjoy a glowing mini-putt, marshmallow long drive, golf cart ride on the haunted course and more. Wear your costumes to play! Get tickets here.
