Spooktacular Halloween Festival at The Promenade Bolingbrook

Halloween comes to The Promenade Bolingbrook, a short drive from Naperville, with the Spooktacular Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The organizers say the festival will be held one day only.

Presented by The Promenade Bolingbrook and the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce, this free community event features spooky games, a costume parade, and trick-or-treating, and the organizers say it is sure to appeal to all ages. It makes an easy Halloween outing for families in Naperville and nearby communities.

Why You Can't Miss Spooktacular Halloween Festival at The Promenade Bolingbrook

Just a short drive from Naperville, this festival turns an ordinary Saturday into a Halloween celebration at The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E Boughton Rd in Bolingbrook. The Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce and The Promenade teamed up to present it as a unique and exciting way to celebrate Halloween, with something for everyone.

A Free Halloween Outing Near Naperville

Looking for free Halloween fun for all ages? Expect photos and autographs with the Hocus Pocus characters, the Sanderson Sisters plus Jack, Sally, and Ursula, along with story times inside Barnes & Noble and the Bolingbrook Fire Fighters on Hemmingway Trail. Game Alley on Hemmingway Trail adds spooky games to the lively atmosphere.

• Costume parade from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM, lining up by the roundabout on Sandburg Way
• Trick-or-treating in participating stores from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (while supplies last)
• Bolingbrook Fire Fighters on Hemmingway Trail from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

What to Expect at the Festival

Game Alley runs on Hemmingway Trail for the whole festival, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The Hocus Pocus character meet and greet runs for the same hours, and guests can get photos and autographs and watch the characters perform. Short story times inside Barnes & Noble are scheduled throughout the evening.

• Hocus Pocus characters, the Sanderson Sisters plus Jack, Sally, and Ursula, for photos, autographs, and performances
• Story time inside Barnes & Noble at 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 7:00 PM, about 15 minutes each
• Game Alley on Hemmingway Trail from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Plan Your Visit

Know before you go: the festival is free and takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026 only. Costume parade participants line up by the roundabout on Sandburg Way for the parade, which runs from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Trick-or-treating in participating stores starts at 5:30 PM and lasts while supplies last. The organizer page does not list any registration and invites guests to visit the center for more information.

• Address: 631 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
• Hours: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on October 24, 2026 only
• Free admission

Businesses that want to get involved can contact the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce office about sponsoring the festival.

Whether you’re a Naperville local or visiting for the weekend, the Spooktacular Halloween Festival offers a welcoming way to celebrate Halloween a short drive from Naperville. Mark your calendar and bring the whole family for an evening of community fun at The Promenade Bolingbrook.

Event Details At-A-Glance

• When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Where: The Promenade Bolingbrook
• Address: 631 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, United States
• Admission: Free
• Organizer: The Promenade Bolingbrook and Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce

Dates, times, and pricing can change. Confirm the latest details on the official event page before making plans.

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