October Days | 2023

October Days | 2023

Get spooky with us throughout October! Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly afternoon or a ladies’ night out — there’s something brewing each week in downtown Long Grove. 

Saturday, October 7, 2023

DIY Scarecrow Day
12pm-4pm
Brothers’ Field
340 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL 60047 

The suburb’s biggest homage to scarecrow-making returns again to Historic Downtown Long Grove. Do It Yourself Scarecrow Day is an afternoon dedicated to harvesting charm and family fun.  Scarecrow engineers are invited to reserve a time to build their own custom scarecrow modeled after any character or idea they can create.  We encourage participants to plan ahead, gather clothing and accessories and register in advance.

For more information visit the event page here.


Thursday, October 12, 2023

Witches Night Out
5–8pm
Participating merchants in downtown Long Grove

Businesses in Historic Downtown Long Grove will be open late for grown-up witches and warlocks to have fun shopping, sipping and dining! Participating businesses will have specials, discounts, give-aways and more planned for all the little pretties who attend. Witches who register in advance or at the event will be entered to win prizes donated by our merchants throughout the night.

For more details visit the event page here.


Sunday, October 15, 2023

Pet Costume Parade
12pm (weather permitting)
Brothers’ Field
340 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL 60047 

Pets throughout the region are invited to don their best Halloween duds and howl at the moon at Halloween Town’s 4th Annual Pet Costume Parade!   It’s free to watch the parade, and all dogs must remain leashed.

For more details visit the event page here.


Friday, October 27, 2023

Trick or Treating
3pm-5pm

Participating merchants in downtown Long Grove

Kids are invited to visit participating businesses in historic downtown Long Grove to show off their Halloween costumes and collect treats.