Halloween Happenings

The Waukegan Park District is celebrating the Halloween season with programs and events throughout October. The spooky programming includes free and low-cost programs for children and adults.

The celebration of the Halloween season will close with the 2024 Halloween Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 1pm to 3pm at Bowen Park, located at 1800 N. Sheridan Road. The event will feature an enchanted trail with professionally costumed characters. Children will receive candy throughout the trail, while supplies last. The Halloween Trick or Treat Trail is free, and preregistration is not required to attend.

Program/EventDateTimeLocationRegistration
Zumba Monster MashFriday, October 11, 20246pm to 6:45pmField House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics CenterRegister Here
Bejeweled PumpkinThursday, October 17, 20246pm to 7pmNature's Classroom in Bevier ParkRegister Here
In the Art Studio: Cricut Creations*Thursday, October 17, 20245:30pm to 6:15pmAdaptive Recreation Center in Roosevelt ParkRegister Here
Parents' Night OutFriday, October 18, 20245:30pm to 9pmField House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics CenterRegister Here
Family Socials: Trick or Treat the ARC*Friday, October 18, 202445 minute time slots availableAdaptive Recreation Center in Roosevelt ParkRegister Here
Zombie WalkSaturday, October 19, 20249am to 10amHinkston ParkFREE
Pumpkin Patch OlympicsSaturday, October 19, 20242pm to 2:45pmField House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics CenterRegister Here
Poolside Pumpkin Patch Family Swim NightSaturday, October 19, 20244pm to 6pmThe Field House, Sports, Fitness & Aquatics CenterRegister Here
Halloween Nature HuntSaturday, October 19, 202410am to 11amJane Addams Center in Bowen ParkRegister Here
Fitness After DarkMonday, October 21, 20247:15pm to 8:15pmField House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics CenterRegister Here
Ooey Gooey SlimeThursday, October 24, 20246pm to 7pmNature's Classroom in Bevier ParkRegister Here
In the Art Studio: Cricut Creations*Thursday, October 24, 20245:30pm to 6:15pmAdaptive Recreation Center in Roosevelt ParkRegister Here
We Have Off (W.H.O.) Program: Happy HalloweenFriday, October 25, 20247am to 6pmBelvidere Recreation Center in Corrine J. Rose ParkRegister Here
Zumba Fitness NightMonday, October 28, 20246pm to 7pmField House, Sports, Fitness & Aquatics CenterFREE
*These programs are designed for individuals with disabilities