Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Need to know about trick-or-treat times in the area, or about where all the local haunted houses are in order? Look no further! Here’s our lists of both. If you are an organizer of either and don’t see yours here, e-mail Capitol City Now and let us know! Give us all the details, and a way to contact you in case we have questions.
Local Trick-or-Treat Times
Springfield- 4:30p-8p
Rochester- 5p-8p both Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1
Petersburg- 5p-8p
Chatham- 4:30p-8p
Jacksonville- dusk-9p
Destiny Church “Trunk or Treat” – Thursday, October 31, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., parking lot of Frank and Linda Vala Dream Center of Sangamon County, 1480 N. 5th St., Springfield, IL 62702.
(All trick-or-treat times are on Halloween, October 31, unless otherwise noted.)
Haunted Houses
Boo Crew Haunted House– Fri. and Sat. Oct. 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25, CLOSED HALLOWEEN, and Nov. 1st. Haunted matinee Oct. 18th. Children’s matinee Oct. 25th. Boo Crew is a professional-level haunted house run 100% by volunteers, with all profits going to charity. Their goal each season is to create a unique experience that customers will love, and fear. boocrew.com. 11083 Buckhart Rd.– Mechanicsburg, IL
Terror On the Square– Oct. 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st and Sat. Nov. 1st. Step inside an abandoned funeral home that’s stood empty since the 1930s—where ghostly illusions blur the line between reality and nightmare. With spine-tingling effects, immersive detail, and classic scares around every corner, this isn’t your average haunted house. For times go to terroronthesquare.com. Petersburg Square. 119 S. 7th St.– Petersburg, IL
Terror On Washington Street-Friday and Saturday, October 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st. For over 32 years, they’ve delivered “spine-chilling thrills and heart-pounding scares that keep our community coming back for more.” 7pm to 11pm each night, or until the last guest leaves. For info and to purchase tickets, go to clintonhauntedhouse.com. 513 E. Washington St., Clinton, IL
Mt. Auburn Haunted Woods of Creek Hill– Oct. 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th. The haunted trail is spread out over almost 10 acres of wooded landscape north of Mt. Auburn, IL. Beautiful by day, the Haunted Woods of Creek Hill take a turn for the worse when night falls. Many thrill seekers have visited the Haunted Woods since tours began in 2011. Hauntedwoodsofcreekhill.com. 3078 County Rd 1550 E, Mount Auburn, IL
YMCA’s Spooky Trails Wicked Forest– Saturday, October 18th. “Not-Too-Scary” from 4p-6p. Great for younger kids! Trick-or-treat stations in the woods, games and family activities, food vendors. “Scary”- 8p-10p. 12 and older with an adult. Scary stations in the woods. Food vendors. Bonfire. $7 per person (online advance sign-up) $8 in person. YMCA Camp Wa-Kon-Tah- 6602 Iron Bridge Rd.- Springfield, IL. CLICK HERE for more information.
Lincoln Land Community College’s “Haunted Lab” – Saturday, October 24, 5p-8:30p. Science shows, led by club members, under the guidance of Jennifer Davis, LLCC West Lake Nature Grove and outreach coordinator, will be held in Rooms 2213 and 2215. Shows begin every 30 minutes. Children will witness exciting demonstrations featuring bubbles, color changes, fire and more — all designed to spark curiosity and a love for science. While waiting for shows, children can explore interactive stations with hands-on activities in biology, geology, geography, physics and other scientific fields. Free. Stations will be set up around the second floor of Menard Hall. Upper Sangamon Hall, 5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield, IL.
