Name: Family Night Trick-or-Treating at Cantigny Park
Start: 2026-10-23T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-23T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Cantigny Park

As October evenings turn crisp in DuPage County, families across Naperville and the surrounding suburbs are looking for memorable ways to celebrate the season. Family Night Trick-or-Treating at Cantigny Park in Wheaton offers a costume-friendly walking tour through the park’s grounds on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Whether you’re coming from downtown Naperville or elsewhere in the area, the short drive north to Wheaton puts a treat-filled night on your fall calendar. It’s a natural outing for kids eager to show off their costumes, with candy stations and entertainment along the way.

A Fall Evening a Short Drive from Naperville

Located in Wheaton, Cantigny is the 500-acre former estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, the longtime editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune. For this evening, the park’s grounds become a trick-or-treat route, a short drive north of Naperville.

What to Expect on the Treat-Filled Trail

Dress the kids in their favorite costumes and head out for a walking tour that winds through the park. Candy stations line the route, including teal pumpkins, and Cantigny says there will be entertainment along the path with multiple attractions along the way.

Start your walk in front of the Visitors Center or in the Tank Park.
Look for candy stations along the way, including teal pumpkins.
Cantigny lists the event under Kids & Families on its event calendar.

Food on Site and Nearby Naperville Options

The park’s Beer Garden will be open from 5:30 to 7:30 PM for hot dogs, bratwurst, burgers, and drink service, which makes for an easy dinner during the event. If you want to extend the evening, downtown Naperville’s restaurants and the Riverwalk are a short drive south.

Plan Your Visit

Cantigny Park is located at 1S151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189. Cantigny’s directions say the park is just off I-88: follow Winfield Road three miles north. Arrive with time to park and settle in before the 5:30 PM start. Admission details are not listed on the organizer’s event page, but the page does show that parking is a paid purchase. Check the official event page for current details.

Wear comfortable shoes, since this is a walking tour through the park.
Wear a costume and come ready to visit the candy stations along the walking tour.
Questions? Cantigny lists its phone as 630-668-5161 and its email as cantigny@cantigny.org.

Mark your calendar for Friday, October 23, and check cantigny.org for the latest details before you go.