If you can’t wait for Halloween, you don’t have to wait any longer! Between two Spooktacular events in Glenview and Northbrook and a new event at Chicago Botanic Garden, the Halloween fun begins now. Plus, enjoy a fall festival at The Morton Arboretum and a shopping event in Evanston.
Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns
Oct. 20-23
Glencoe
During this brand new event, Chicago Botanic Garden will glow with the light of more than 1,000 carved pumpkins. Guests can meet characters, visit the Model Railroad Garden, munch on apple doughnuts and sip cider or ale, and more.
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Make It Better is giving away two Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns passes, which include free parking, to each of the first three readers who email info@makeitbetter.net with the subject line 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns. These passes are good any day between Oct. 20-23 at any time from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Winners must be able to pick up their passes at our Wilmette office.
Halloween Spooktacular
Oct. 21
Glenview
Kids ages 2-10 can dress up and enjoy inflatables, face painting, games, crafts, a magic show and more inside the Glenview Park Center, which will be decorated for Halloween.
Retail Therapy Fall 2016
Oct. 21
Evanston
Whether you’re already thinking about holiday gifts or looking for a little something for yourself, shop during this annual event for deals, raffles, giveaways and refreshments. Participating businesses include Backlot Coffee, Maya Papaya and Tony Macarony, Spice House, Stella Boutique and more.
Cider and Ale Festival
Oct. 22
Lisle
During this second annual festival, guests will sample seasonal beverages from more than 45 breweries, enjoy live music and take in the changing colors of the arboretum.
Spooktacular Halloween Party
Oct. 23
Northbrook
End the weekend with even more Halloween fun at this North Suburban YMCA party, which will open early for families of children with special needs. Take a Spooky Pool Boat ride, enter a costume contest, visit the spooky sensory stations, make your way through a kids’ maze and participate in the “Thriller” dance party.
Bonus
- Chalet’s Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade is Oct. 22. Participants will receive a doggie goodie bag and a photo, and prizes will be given for Most Creative, Most Original, Best Owner-dog Look-Alike, Most Breed Appropriate and Most Humorous costumed dogs.
- The OLPH Women’s Club will host the 35th annual Holly Fair Oct. 20-21. Shop 50 booths of one-of-a-kind items before grabbing a snack at the Candy Cane Cafe. The event kicks off with Sip and Shop Oct. 20.
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