October happenings in the Aurora Area

Weekends in October
Pumpkin Weekends at Blackberry Farm

Historic (and fun) Blackberry Farm offers fall festivities for all ages in this gorgeous setting.

Weekends in October
Basement of the Dead

Experience Chicagoland’s scariest haunted house—if you dare! Located in the basement of an converted 1880’s historic building!

Oct. 5
Riverside Cemetery Walk in Montgomery

Enjoy a guided stroll through a historic cemetery to meet the "ghosts" of early pioneers as portrayed by costumed actors.

Oct. 7
Frank Caliendo at the Paramount Theatre

Some say he’s scaaary-good at his dead-on impressions! Fall into funnyman Frank Caliendo at the historic Paramount Theatre!

Oct. 9
Mike Super at the Paramount Theatre

Voted America's favorite Mystifier, come and experience his magical powers at the Paramount Theatre.

Oct. 16
Spooktacular Car Show in Sandwich

Traipse on the spooky trails, learn about “scary” naturalists and end night with a bonfire, pony rides and more!

Oct. 20-22, Oct. 27-30
Death Comes to the Tanner House: the Séance

Experience a “real” Victorian séance at the historic Tanner House and museum. Spooky and different!

Oct. 22
Batavia’s BatFest

Celebrate Halloween along the gorgeous Riverwalk and downtown. This event draws thousands!

Oct. 23, 30
Lyon Farm Halloween Parties

Celebrate an old-fashioned Halloween with hayrides through the haunted barn.

Oct. 28
Halloween Spooktacular at Ellis House & Equestrian Center

Traipse on the spooky trails, learn about “scary” naturalists and end night with a bonfire, pony rides and more!

Oct. 29
Halloween Bash At Timber Creek

Enjoy a terror-ific time with live entertainment, a $5 chili bar & take a stab at the costume contest!

For complete list of October events click here