Halloween In Wheaton 2021: Trick-Or-Treat Times, Parties, More

WHEATON, IL — October has arrived, bringing with it a host of Halloween fun to be had in Wheaton. Check out Wheaton's 2021 Trick-or-Treat times, Pumpkin Fests, parties and other eerie activities.

Oct. 1 through 31: Pumpkin Fest at Cosley Zoo

Kids and kids-at-heart can visit Cosley Zoo in October to pluck a perfect pumpkin from the patch, visit the animals and enjoy carnival rides (tickets available onsite). Stock up on fun fall items that run the gamut from gourds and cornstalks to cider and straw bales.

Click the link for Pumpkin Fest ticket information.

Oct. 15: Halloween Happening

Carnival games, a bounce house, and a trick-or-treat trail await little ghouls and goblins at Wheaton Park District's Halloween Happening, which runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Wheaton Park District Community Center, 1777 S. Blanchard St.

Other activities include a sensory table, crafts and a touch-a-truck opportunity. Concessions will be available for purchase and some activities require a free.

Oct. 16-31: I Spy Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Spooky Halloween-themed signs will be posted throughout downtown Wheaton for a free scavenger hunt that runs from Oct. 16 through Oct. 31. Click the link to learn more about the I Spy Halloween Scavenger Hunt.

Oct. 22: Night at the Museum Halloween Party

DuPage County Historical Museum will welcome kids Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. for a showing of "Halloweentown," a flashlight scavenger hunt and arts and crafts. The movie is not rated, but the suggested age to watch it is seven years or older.

Click the link to buy tickets to the Night at the Museum Halloween Party.

Oct. 22: Spooktacular Halloween Stroll at Cosley Zoo

Costumes are encouraged at this festive fall event, which features pumpkin decorating, kid-friendly activities and more from 5:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Cider, donuts and caramel apples will be available to help satisfy your sweet tooth.

Kids ages 2 to 13 will get a pre-filled treat bag when they leave the zoo.

Entry times will be staggered by 15 minutes for this event, with the last entry slot slated for 7:30 p.m.

Click the link for tickets to Spooktacular Halloween Stroll.

Oct. 30: Downtown Wheaton Trick-Or-Treat

Kids can don their Halloween costumes and head to downtown Wheaton on Oct. 30, as businesses will be passing out candy from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Participating businesses include:

• 302 Wheaton
• A Baby Naturally
• ALPHAGRAPHICS 260
• Amante Marketplace
• Andrew's Garden
• Baby Doll Bakery (Sweet Natalie’s Gluten Free Bakery)
• barcacaochocolat
• Best Way Rug and Furniture Cleaners
• Carlson Glass and Mirror
• Czar Salon and Spa
• Doodlebug Workshop
• Extract Juicery
• Four Brothers Handcrafted Chocolates
• Frocks and Frills Vintage
• Gary United Methodist Church
• Graham’s Fine Chocolates and Ice Cream
• Hale Street Cantina
• Holstein's Garage
• Images Med Spa
• Jeans and a Cute Top Shop
• Jerry Evans School of Music
• Kilwins
• Marquiz Salon & Spa
• McCarthy Schwager Group
• Midwest Cyclery
• Milton Township
• MION Artisan Soap
• Miroballi Shoes
• Naperville Running Company
• Paoletti's Cleaners
• Pedego Wheaton
• Rumpel Shirt Skin
• Salon Neapolitan
• Suburban Music
• Subway
• Tasting deVine
• The Perfect Thing
• Wheaton Religious Gift & Church Supply
• Woofbeach Shore
• Wyckwood House

The festivities also include a scavenger hunt that challenges children to spot spooky signs throughout the downtown area.

Oct. 31: Wheaton Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours

Wheaton's trick-or-treat times are set for Oct. 31 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Residents who don't want to hand out candy are encouraged to turn off their outside lights. Click the link to get a "no trick-or-treating here" sign for your home.

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