Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden

BRING BACK THE SPOOKY FUN THIS OCTOBER 1ST - 25TH, 2026 THURSDAYS - SUNDAYS FROM 5PM - 9PM (Last Entry at 8PM) With dramatic LED uplighting of trees and over 14,000 feet of lighting throughout landscapes and gardens, Klehm Arboretum &amp; Botanic Garden is completely transformed into the ultimate outdoor Halloween experience! Visitors can explore Klehm like never before on a half-mile journey through spookily lit landscapes and not-so-scary, family-friendly displays and activities, including: 🌾 Children's Spooky Straw Bale Maze – Get lost in a massive 2,500 sq. ft. maze! 📸 Special Photo-Ops – Capture unforgettable fall memories along the glowing paths. 🛍️ The Ghostly Market – Shop for unique, limited-edition Halloween items. ☕ The Vintage Goose Cafe – Warm up with themed refreshments and delicious fall treats. 🕵️‍♂️ Curious &amp; Creepy Educational Programs – Join special themed programs on Thursday nights from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. 👻 Choose Your Path – Stick to the classic route or brave the optional 1/8-mile "spookier" path expansion (still family-friendly!) TICKETS ONLINE ONLY AT: https://www.simpletix.com/e/eerie-autumn-lights-at-klehm-arboretum-bot-tickets-288055

Local Event: Eerie Autumn Lights 2026

Winnebago County

Rockford

Illinois

Eerie Autumn Lights 2026

BRING BACK THE SPOOKY FUN THIS OCTOBER 1ST - 25TH, 2026 THURSDAYS - SUNDAYS FROM 5PM - 9PM (Last Entry at 8PM) With dramatic...

After more than 10 magical years at Meyer’s Tails Up Farm in Belvidere, experience a local favorite holiday market in a fresh locale at Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden this November! We are thrilled to welcome the next chapter of this beloved holiday tradition a festive shopping event hosting several local and unique vendors featuring vintage and holiday wares!&nbsp;
Get ready for curated vendors, unique holiday shopping, and a festive spirit now hosted on our beautiful grounds!For more info and tickets, please visit: <a href="https://klehm.org/christmas-at-klehm/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">klehm.org/christmas-at-klehm/</a>

Local Event: Christmas at Klehm

Christmas at Klehm

After more than 10 magical years at Meyer’s Tails Up Farm in Belvidere, experience a local favorite holiday market in a fresh...

After more than 10 magical years at Meyer’s Tails Up Farm in Belvidere, experience a local favorite holiday market in a fresh locale at Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden this November! We are thrilled to welcome the next chapter of this beloved holiday tradition a festive shopping event hosting several local and unique vendors featuring vintage and holiday wares!&nbsp;
Get ready for curated vendors, unique holiday shopping, and a festive spirit now hosted on our beautiful grounds!For more info and tickets, please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://klehm.org/christmas-at-klehm/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">klehm.org/christmas-at-klehm/</a>

Jessica McDonald

Chicago Metropolitan Area

McHenry County

Huntley

Amie Schaenzer

Algonquin-Lake In The Hills

Crystal Lake-Cary

Kane County

Elgin

St. Charles

Emily Rosca

Geneva

Batavia

Lake County

Barrington

Lake Zurich

Aurora

1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605

FEATURING ELDERBROOK LIVE AT SUNSET
The Wellness Retreat is taking over Chicago’s Northerly Island for one unforgettable day of movement, music, mindfulness and connection.
Move alongside leading instructors. Discover fresh ways to feel your best. Recharge by the lake, connect with your people and close out the day with a live sunset performance by Elderbrook.
This isn’t wellness as usual. It’s immersive, energizing and meant to be experienced out loud—together.
AND THAT’S JUST THE BEGINNING.

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Local Event: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet

Cook County

Chicago

The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind,...

FEATURING ELDERBROOK LIVE AT SUNSET
The Wellness Retreat is taking over Chicago’s Northerly Island for one unforgettable day of...

The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet

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Eerie Autumn Lights 2026

OCT

8

5:00 PM

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S Main St, Rockford, IL

Eerie Autumn Lights 2026

OCT

15

5:00 PM

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S Main St, Rockford, IL

Eerie Autumn Lights 2026

OCT

22

5:00 PM

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S Main St, Rockford, IL

Christmas at Klehm

NOV

6

5:00 PM

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S Main St, Rockford, IL

Christmas at Klehm

NOV

7

10:00 AM

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S Main St, Rockford, IL

The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet