Trunk or Treat @ World Mental Health Day · Downtown Kankakee
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thresholds
Bring the family for music, food, trunk or treat, giveaways and mental health resources.
Kankakee County Halloween Guide 2026
Halloween in Kankakee County is full of family-friendly fun, from village trick-or-treat hours to festive trunk-or-treats and community events. Whether you’re looking for safe places to grab candy, a spooky celebration, or a fall festival, you’ll find it here. Explore everything happening this Halloween season across the county in one convenient guide.
Trunk or Treats
7 events
Trunk-or-treats are a fun and safe way for kids to load up on candy while families enjoy community spirit. Across Kankakee County, schools, churches, businesses, and organizations decorate cars and hand out treats, creating festive mini-Halloweens before the big night. With events happening throughout October, there’s a trunk-or-treat for everyone to enjoy.
Momence Park District Annual Trunk or Treat · Island Park
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Momence Park District
Save the date for our annual trunk or treat at Island Park on October 17th from 5:00-7:00pm!
Trunk or Treat @ Halloween Downtown Kankakee · Kankakee Depot Square
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Trunk-or-Treat will take place in Festival Square (in front of the train depot) from 12pm to 3pm.
There will be a prize for the best-decorated vehicle.
Heritage Woods Truck-or-Treat · Heritage Woods Manteno
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
(815) 468-3553
We are looking for fun and creative people to help out at our annual truck-or-treat. event.
Please contact Kat @ resident.services@hw-manteno-slf.com if interested.
Main Street Trick or Treat in Manteno · Main Street Manteno
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Gather your ghouls and goblins for the Village of Manteno’s Main Street Trick-or-Treat in partnership with the Rotary Club of Manteno and the Manteno Chamber of Commerce. Trick-or-Treat down Main Street and enjoy seasonal activities at The Square on 2nd!
4th Annual Trunk or Treat @ Grant Park Fire District · Grant Park Fire Department
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Safe fun for all ages!
Enjoy a trunk or treat, haunted hallway, and food and beverages for all!
Want to host a trunk? Contact Patrick Pahl @ 815-450-0197
Court Street Ford Trunk or Treat · Court Street Ford
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
(815) 939-9600
We're baaaaaack! Stop by in your best costume to enjoy, trunks, treats, and more here at Court Street Ford!
Trunk vendors are TBA, so stay tuned for more updates soon!
If you are interested in setting up a trunk, please contact us!
Additional Halloween Events
4 places
In addition to trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treats, Kankakee County offers a variety of Halloween events for all ages. From family-friendly festivals to seasonal performances and haunted attractions, there are plenty of ways to celebrate throughout October. Explore the local events below to make the most of the Halloween season.
Halloween Downtown hosted by Kankakee Rotary
815-630-7051
Important!
Event runs from 10am-4pm
Trunk-or-treat will run ONLY from 12pm-3pm around the train depot fountain
Halloween Downtown is an annual festival that brings different aspects of the community together for a day of family fun. The event features local businesses and non-profits running free-to-play games and activities, each with a Halloween theme. There’s also music, local food vendors, merchandise vendors, and in the afternoon, there is a trunk-or-treat.
Games and activities will be located in the Farmer’s Market parking lot.
Entertainment will be at the Gazebo.
Vendors and special attractions will be on the 200 block of S. Schuyler.
Trunk-or-Treat will be around the train depot fountain.
Bordertown Hauntings in Downtown Momence
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of Halloween fun, treats, costumes, and spooky surprises throughout downtown. Stroll the streets, visit participating businesses, and make memories with your community!
Saturday, October 24, 2026
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
More information coming soon.
Howl-O-Ween
Join the Village of Bourbonnais on Saturday, October 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a festive morning filled with Halloween fun for pets and their people.
🐕 Halloween Pet Parade
🐾 Puppy Photo-Op
🥸 Costume Contest
🦴 Pet-friendly vendors
🥤 Refreshments available for purchase
🎃 Halloween fun at The Grove
Dress up your furry friend in their best Halloween look and join us for a paws-itively fun celebration!
📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Admission is free. More details coming soon!
Halloween Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Workshop
Saturday, October 10th
11:30am-12:30pm
Recommended for ages 4-10
Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed in your favorite Halloween attire for even more festive fun!
This workshop helps build confidence, improve focus and balance, encourage self-regulation, reduce stress, and inspire creativity through movement and mindfulness.
Cost: $15 per child
A guardian only needs to register the participating child.
Recommended ages are flexible and left to the guardian's discretion.
