ANNUAL COSTUME CONTEST, 2 p.m. Oct. 31, at the gazebo in the park on the Square, Woodstock. Costume contest followed by trick-or-treating. Prizes awarded to the scariest, funniest and most original costumes in four age categories: 3 years and younger, 4 to 8 years, 9 to 13 years and 14 years and older. For information, visit: www.woodstockil.gov.
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE, 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 29, Alden Terrace of McHenry Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, 803 Royal Drive, McHenry. Trick-or-treating, spooky haunted house, carnival games, treats and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Information: 815-344-2600.
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN HOOPLA, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 27, Duker School, 3711 W. Kane Ave., McHenry. Games, crafts, dance contests and more for children ages 2-10. Costumes encouraged. Light refreshments. Cost: $5 per child, free for adults. Host: McHenry Parks & Recreation Department. Registration and information: 815-363-2160.
COFFIN RACES, second annual, 5 p.m. Oct. 30, Washington and State streets, Marengo. Sponsored by Marengo Main Street. Schedule: 3 to 5 p.m. Trick or Treat on Main; 4 p.m. Costume Contest by the Marengo/Union Library; 5 p.m. Coffin Races; 5 to 8 p.m. Haunted Garden at Washington and Ann streets ($1 admission). Coffin race rules, registration and information: 815-568-8440 or www.marengomainstreet.org.
“DRACULA”: 8 p.m. Oct. 30, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Experience the gothic thrill of Bram Stoker’s masterpiece as told by actress and storyteller Megan Wells in her powerful and horrific one-woman show. Produced by storyteller Jim May. Tickets: $23 adults, $18 seniors, $13 students at 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.
HALLOWEEN 40’s SWING DANCE, 8 to 10 p.m. Oct. 28, Old Towne Hall, 54 Brink St., Crystal Lake. Swing into Halloween with live music provided by Air Mail Special. Cost: $7 at the door. Information: 224-595-9079.
HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION, 10 a.m. Oct. 30, Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre, 209 Main St., Woodstock. Screening of the family-friendly film “Igor.” Wear costumes, bring your camera and come early to meet Elmo. First 200 guests receive a free Igor poster. Admission: $1. Doors open 9:15 a.m. Information: 847-675-2580 or www.classiccinemas.com.
HALLOWEEN FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION, ninth annual, 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, 1015 Clay St., Woodstock. Trick-or-treaters will receive glo-bracelets and candy for a donation to the Woodstock Food Pantry. Bring your camera for a picture in the graveyard. Accepting non-perishable food items, school supplies and personal care items. Information: 815-338-5108.
HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER, 6 p.m. Oct. 30, Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 188, 1304 Park St., McHenry. Ghoulish fun, food and games. Wear your costume. Host: Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 188 Ladies Auxiliary. Donations accepted at the door. Proceeds benefit hospitalized veterans. Information: 815-385-9789.
HALLOWEEN FACTORY FUN, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 30, Meijer Store, Randall and Stonegate roads in Algonquin (847-960-7800); and 2253 N. Richmond Road, McHenry (815-578-9700. Spooky crafts for kids, devilish treats and free giveaways.
HALLOWEEN MURDER MYSTERY DINNER PARTY ON THE TITANIC, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30, Monaco’s Restaurant, 2816 W. Route 120, McHenry. Three-hour interactive play that takes place on the Titanic. Come dressed as a Titanic passenger or wear a Halloween costume. Cost: $35 a person. Registration and information: 815-385-5278 or 847-778-9351.
HALLOWEEN NIGHT FREE HOT DOG ROAST, 6 p.m. Oct. 31, Hampshire Elementary School, 321 Terwilliger Ave. Free hot dogs and drink followed by entertainment featuring Magic By Jack. Host: Hampshire Lions Club. Information: 847-683-2659.
HALLOWEEN PARTY, 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 29, Key’s Martial Arts Academy (behind Culver’s), 2807 Barney Court, McHenry. For costumed school-age children. Ninja games, pizza. Prizes, goody bags. Cost: $20 first child, $15 each friend they bring, $10 each sibling. Registration and information: 815-363-5709.
HALLOWEEN WALKS, Oct. 30, Cary and Fox River Grove. Annual festive parade for children to trick or treat local businesses. Schedule: 11 a.m. to noon down Jandus Road and West Main Street in Cary; 1 to 2 p.m. at Stone Hill Shopping Center in Fox River Grove. Parades will be led by Miss Cary and Miss Fox River Grove. Host: Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. Free. Information: 847-639-2800 or www.carygrovechamber.com.
HAUNTED HAYRIDE, 7 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 29-30. Petersen Park, west of Route 31 on McCullom Lake Road, McHenry. Presented by the Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team. Refreshments available. Admission: $7 a person. For information, visit: www.wonderlakeskiteam.org.
HAUNTED RICHARDSON FARM CORN MAZE, 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 31, Richardson Farm, 9407 Richardson Road, Spring Grove. Members of the Spring Grove Firefighters Association and District’s Explorer Post 1800 will haunt the five-acre remote maze. Ride the hay wagon from the large maze to the smaller maze. Admission: $12.95 ages 13 and older, $9.95 children younger than 12. Proceeds benefit local charities. Information: 815-675-9729 or www.richardsonadventurefarm.com.
KID’S HALLOWEEN PARTY, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30-31, Donley’s Wild West Town, 8512 S. Union Road, Union. Halloween-themed Wild West stunt show, trick-or-treating, costume contest, “Master Ron” magician, pony rides, spooky train and more. Cost: $15 per child ages 3-12, $5 per adult. Information: 815-923-9000.
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON & ELVIS PRESLEY, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29-30, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Celebrate Halloween with a pre-show party with a costume contest followed by a two-act tribute show. Tickets: $44, $47, $50 at 815-356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org.
SAFE TRICK OR TREAT, seventh annual, 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31, Safety Educational Center, 1109 Crystal Lake Road, Lake in the Hills. Children can trick or treat throughout the miniature town at the Center. Host: Lake in the Hills Police Department. Information: 847-658-5676.
SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN EVENT, 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30, The Church of Holy Apostles, Bull Valley and Crystal Lake roads, McHenry. Safe and fun family fun. Featuring trunk-or-treating in costume (bring candy to pass out) starting at 7 p.m., and a hayride from 8 to 9 p.m. Free admission. Information: 815-385-5673.
STADE'S FARM HAUNTED HAYRIDE, dusk to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Stade's Farm & Market, 3709 W. Miller Road, McHenry. Geared more toward older kids. Hayride takes visitors through a wooded area. Tickets: $10 a person. Information: 815-675-6396.
TRICK OR TREAT, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Heritage Woods of McHenry Senior Community, 4609 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry. For costumed children and their families. Refreshments and photos. Information: 815-344-2690.
TRUNK OR TREAT, second annual, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 29, Immanuel Lutheran School, 300 Pathway Court, Crystal Lake. Fun, safe way to pass out and receive Halloween treats from trunks of participating vehicles. Games, crafts, face painting and Haunted Hallway. Outside activities free, inside activities $2. Accepting food donations for the local food pantry. Information: 815-459-1444.
TRUNK OR TREAT, 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 31, First Congregational Church of Huntley, corner of Main and Church streets, Huntley. A safe way to trick or treat. All children welcome. Information: 847-669-3691.
TRUNK-OR-TREAT, 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 31, First United Church of Harvard, 1100 N. Division St., Harvard. Wear your costume, get some candy, bring a friend and have some fun. All children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Information: 815-943-7591.
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