Halloween Events, Trick-or-Treat Times & Fall Fun in St. Charles & Geneva 2025

Fall in Kane County is one of the most magical times of the year, with crisp air, golden leaves, pumpkin patches, and plenty of Halloween fun for all ages. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly festivities, spooky nightlife, or community favorites that celebrate the season, St. Charles and Geneva have something for everyone this October.

Here’s your ultimate guide to the best Halloween events in St. Charles and Geneva, IL for 2025, from pumpkin festivals and haunted home tours to costume parties and dog parades!

Family-Friendly Halloween Events in St. Charles & Geneva

Fall Fest at Windy Acres Farm ( Fall Pumpkin Festival) – Geneva, IL

 September 13th – October 31st | 10 AM – 5:30 PM

📍 37W446 Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva, IL 60134

Get ready for a full day of autumn fun at Windy Acres Farm’s Fall Pumpkin Festival, open daily through October 31! Enjoy train rides, a petting zoo, corn maze & corn bin, mini golf, moonbounces  & jumping pillow, obstacle courses, and live entertainment every weekend. On Saturdays and Sundays, visit the Bar & Grill or go apple picking before shopping for pumpkins, gourds, and mums. It’s the perfect fall outing for families of all ages. 

For more information: Windy Acres Farm Facebook event

Halloween Cookie Decorating Workshop at The Evergreen Pub & Grill – St. Charles

Tuesday, October 28th | 6:30 PM

📍 1400 W Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174

Kids can get creative (and a little messy!) at this fun Halloween cookie decorating workshop at The Evergreen Pub & Grill. Each child will receive a festive cookie kit from Mad Batter Bakery for just $10, the perfect pre-Halloween treat! While you’re there, don’t miss their seasonal Autumn Menu to get in the full spirit of fall. It’s fun for the whole family! 

 For more information: Halloween cookie decorating workshop (The Evergreen Pub & Grill)

Downtown Geneva Trick-or-Treating

October 30th | 2 PM – 5 PM

📍 Downtown Geneva, IL

Kick off your Halloween celebrations a day early with Downtown Geneva’s Trick-or-Treating event! On Thursday, October 30th from 2 PM to 5 PM, families are invited to stroll through historic downtown Geneva while kids show off their costumes and collect treats from participating shops and restaurants.

Businesses throughout the area will display special signs welcoming trick-or-treaters, ensuring a safe and fun Halloween experience for all ages. Enjoy the festive atmosphere, explore local favorites, and make lasting memories in one of the Fox Valley’s most charming downtowns.

 For more information: https://www.geneva.il.us/315/Upcoming-Events

St. Charles Trick-or-Treating

October 31st | 3 PM – 7 PM

📍 Citywide – St. Charles, IL  

The main event is here! Celebrate Halloween in St. Charles with citywide Trick-or-Treating on Friday, October 31st. St. Charles’ official Halloween Trick-or-Treating hours run from 3–7 PM. Local families can enjoy a fun-filled evening as kids go door-to-door collecting candy and showing off their creative costumes. Residents are encouraged to turn on their porch lights to welcome trick-or-treaters and help make Halloween safe and memorable for everyone. Don’t forget to follow the city’s Halloween safety tips to ensure a fun and safe evening for everyone. Enjoy a spooky, sweet, and safe Halloween evening in St. Charles, Illinois, one of the Fox Valley’s most family-friendly communities!

 For more information: https://www.stcharlesil.gov/News-Events/Halloween-Trick-or-Treating-2025

Spooky & Fun Halloween Events for Adults

Free HalloWERQ Dance Fitness Class – Batavia, IL

 October 28th | 7:15 PM

📍 Studio D7 (Shannon Hall), 4 N Van Buren St, Batavia,  IL 60510

This one’s for the adults, a free HalloWERQ dance fitness class where costumes are encouraged and good vibes are guaranteed! This cardio dance workout is set to today’s top pop and hip-hop hits, combining fresh choreography with athletic, easy-to-follow moves. Get your heart pumping, break a serious sweat, and have a blast in this high-vibe WERQ session, it’s nonstop fun from start to finish! 

For more information: Free HalloWERQ Dance Fitness Party

Halloween Hop – Art History Brewing & Penrose Brewing – Geneva, IL

October 31st – November 2nd |12:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

📍 Art History Brewing and Penrose Brewing, Geneva, IL

Celebrate Halloween all weekend with a brewery hop. Hop between two of Geneva’s favorite breweries during this Halloween weekend celebration! Grab a ticket, visit both Art History Brewing and Penrose Brewing, and enter to win prizes like $50 gift cards, hats, and shirts. Enjoy food pop-ups, seasonal brews, and plenty of spooky fun all weekend long.

For more information: Halloween Hop (Art History & Penrose Brewing)

Halloween Week at Rudy’s Bar – St. Charles

Wed Oct 29th – Sat Nov 1st | Times vary by night

📍RHouse, 214 W Main St, St. Charles, IL

Rudy’s is bringing Halloween to life with a week full of themed events! Events vary by night (Karaoke & trivia week & weekend parties).

• Wed, Oct 29: Halloween Karaoke @ 8PM

• Thurs, Oct 30: Halloween Trivia @ 8PM (with prizes & gift cards)

• Fri & Sat, Oct 31–Nov 1: Halloween x Día de los Muertos Parties (8 PM–1 AM) Two nights, two contests, $500 in cash prizes across two costume contests, DJ spinning, spooky cocktails, and more. Come in costume and join the fun all week long!

For more information: Rudy’s / RHouse Halloween events

Halloween Parties at the Arcada Theatre Complex – St. Charles

Friday, Oct 31st | Times Vary

📍 Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL

Looking for multiple party options under one roof? Head to the historic Arcada Theatre Complex for three amazing events:

• Rock ‘N Ravioli: Halloween Party & Karaoke

  • Fri, Oct 31st | Doors open 7:00 PM / Karaoke begins 8:00 PM.

  • Free to attend, enjoy cocktails and themed food, costume contest, and win fun raffle prizes. Showcase your favorite karaoke song on the Legends Stage in Rock ‘N Ravioli while enjoying lite bites and themed cocktails. 

    •  For more information: Rock ‘N Ravioli: Halloween Party with Karaoke

• Studio 64: Halloween Party & Old School DJ Dance Party

  • Fri, Oct 31st | Doors open 8:00 PM / Party 8:30 PM 

  • Old school jams with live DJ and open dance floor. Studio 64 brings a Studio 54 vibe: lounge setting with glittered walls, video screens, and disco balls. Lite bites and cocktails available. No cover charge!

    • For more information: Studio 64 Halloween Party

• Club Arcada Monster Bash

  •  Fri, Oct 31st | Club open 5:00 PM – Midnight / Live entertainment begins 8:30 PM 

  • A Swinging Spooktacular event in the intimate speakeasy: Monster Mash with The Flat Cats. Enjoy dinner, lite bites, cocktails, and live swing music from The Flat Cats at this vintage Monster Mash event.

    • For more information: Club Arcada Monster Bash

Moonlight Theatre Halloween Party – St. Charles

Fri, Oct 31st | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

📍 Moonlight Theatre 

An American Prayer is the premier Doors tribute band, offering a high energy Doors experience. Come dressed in costume and be eligible for prizes for the funniest costume, most unique costume, and best couples costume. Drink specials and dancing all night long. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. Full bar and food available. 

For more information: An American Prayer — Moonlight Theatre

Halloween Events & Fall Activities for Everyone

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Party – Geneva, IL

Saturday, November 1 | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

📍 Strongoo, 10 State Street, Geneva, 60517

Presented in partnership with Tiny N Tall Rescue Inc., this event is all about celebrating our furry friends! Join the fun at Strongoo for a tail-wagging good time featuring a dog costume contest, mobility class with your pups, mimosas for humans, and adoptable dogs on site. Entry is $25, with proceeds supporting local rescue efforts. Don’t miss this heartwarming and fun-filled event that’s sure to make your Halloween weekend even better!

 For more information: Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Party (Strongoo)

Live Music in St. Charles – All Month Long

Oct 5th – 31st | Tues–Sun | Times vary 

📍 Sidecar Supper Club & Various Venues around St. Charles, IL

Experience the rhythm of fall and enjoy live music and karaoke every Tuesday through Sunday at venues across St. Charles. Featuring a rotating lineup of performers and a variety of genres including bluegrass, rock, country, reggae, and more. Grab a drink, relax, and soak in live entertainment throughout the month. Multiple venues: Sidecar Supper Club, Rock’N Ravioli, Flagship on the Fox, Alter Brewing + Kitchen, Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling, Rox City Grill, Arcada Theatre, The House Pub, Studio 64 and more!

For more information: Live Music in St. Charles

Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour – St. Charles

Oct 17th – 31st | Dusk – 10 PM

📍 Various Homes around St. Charles, IL

See some of the spookiest decorated homes in the Fox Valley on the Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour! Pack up the family for an evening out and drive by some of the spookiest homes in the Fox Valley area. Admire the Halloween and ghoulish yard displays created by local residents. View displays from your vehicle or the sidewalk. This contest is open to residents with a St. Charles address or living within the St. Charles Park District’s boundaries. Click to view the map of all the homes on the tour. 

For more information: Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour

Farmers Market in Geneva

All October, Sundays | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

📍Geneva French Market, (Metra parking lot at Fourth and South Streets) Geneva, IL

• St. Charles Farmers Market – Fridays through October, 8 AM–1 PM

• Geneva French Market – Sundays through November, 9 AM–2 PM

Enjoy a European-style shopping experience at the Geneva French Market every Sunday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The market offers fresh produce, treats, treasures, fine textiles, baked goods, unique gifts, and more. It’s a perfect way to spend a fall Sunday in downtown Geneva. 

For more information: Geneva French Market

Farmers Market in St. Charles

All October, Fridays | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍211 N. Riverside Ave. (parking lot of the former police station behind City Hall), St. Charles, IL

The St. Charles Farmers Market features fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, handmade crafts, jewelry, and more. Plenty of vendors and parking. Visit every Friday through October. It a fun way to spend a fall day in downtown St. Charles.

For more information: St. Charles Farmers Market

Shop Local This Halloween Season in St. Charles & Geneva

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• 📚 Town House Books – Cozy up with a new read this fall.

• 👹 Ghoulish Mortals – Chicagoland’s only monster and horror store — perfect for Halloween lovers.

🪵 Board & Brush St. Charles – Create your own Halloween-themed sign at a local wood design workshop. Find a Workshop

Shop Local This Halloween Season in St. Charles & Geneva

Celebrate the season by supporting local businesses and adding festive flair to your home and lifestyle. When fall rolls around, stock up on seasonal goods from local shops:

• Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. — Treat yourself to fall-themed soaps and bath products with scents like “Apple Spice” and “Fall Y’all.”

• Town House Books — Pick up a book and cozy up with a new read this fall.

• Ghoulish Mortals — Chicagoland’s only monster and horror retail store in downtown St. Charles; packed with art, props, and spooky gifts from over 175 artists. 

  • For more information: Ghoulish Mortals (Atlas Obscura listing)

• Board & Brush — Create a Decorative Wood Sign at this location (303 N 4th St, Suite C, St. Charles, IL)! Halloween time is perfect to add seasonal decoration to your home. At Board & Brush you can create a Halloween-themed decorative wood sign in a guided workshop. View upcoming classes and pick the one that works for you. 

  • For more information: Board & Brush Workshops

Celebrate Fall & Discover Local Lifestyle

There’s no shortage of Halloween events in St. Charles and Geneva, from family pumpkin festivals and downtown trick-or-treating to dog costume parades, brewery hops, and late-night costume contests. These events showcase what makes Kane County living so special: walkable downtowns, community traditions, and seasonal activities that bring neighbors together.

The McKay Group loves sharing local events that highlight lifestyle and community. If you’re visiting the area this fall or thinking about moving to St. Charles or Geneva, reach out, we’d be happy to show you homes that put you within minutes of the local life and seasonal traditions you love.

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