Events
What's happening around the Southwest Suburbs.
Food Trucks on Front Street - Downtown Mokena
May 6, 2026 – Oct 21, 2026, 4:00 PM
Front Street
Mokena
Food Trucks on Front Street Food Trucks on Front returns to downtown Mokena for a series of Wednesday evening gatherings running from May through October…
Food Trucks on Front Street - Downtown Mokena
May 6, 2026 – Oct 21, 2026, 4:00 PM
Front Street
Food Trucks on Front Street
Food Trucks on Front returns to downtown Mokena for a series of Wednesday evening gatherings running from May through October.
Visitors can stop by Front Street to choose from a rotating selection of food trucks while enjoying drinks and live music in the downtown area. Food and beverage vendors may change from one date to the next, giving residents a reason to come back throughout the season.
The food trucks will be available from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., with live music scheduled from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event takes place on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
2026 Event Dates:
- May 6 and May 20
- June 3 and June 17
- July 1 and July 15
- August 5 and August 19
- September 2 and September 16
- October 7 and October 21
Live Music: 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Food, drinks, and other items will be available for purchase from participating vendors. Vendor lineups and event details may vary by date, and outdoor events may be affected by weather.
Frankfort Country Market
Sep 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026, 9:00 AM
Historic Downtown Frankfort / Breidert Green
Frankfort
The Frankfort Country Market continues Sunday mornings in historic downtown Frankfort through October 25. Shop local produce, food, baked goods and other…
Frankfort Country Market
Sep 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026, 9:00 AM
Historic Downtown Frankfort / Breidert Green
The Frankfort Country Market continues Sunday mornings in historic downtown Frankfort through October 25.
Shop local produce, food, baked goods and other products from area vendors while spending the morning downtown.
Hours: Sundays, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Frankfort - Scary at the Prairie 5K, Fun Run & Kids Dash
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026, 10:30 AM
Breidert Green / Prairie Park
Frankfort
Run, walk, creep or crawl through downtown Frankfort during this Halloween-themed race and community celebration. 100-Yard Dash for ages 5 and under 1-Mile Fun…
Frankfort - Scary at the Prairie 5K, Fun Run & Kids Dash
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026, 10:30 AM
Breidert Green / Prairie Park
Run, walk, creep or crawl through downtown Frankfort during this Halloween-themed race and community celebration.
- 100-Yard Dash for ages 5 and under
- 1-Mile Fun Run for ages 10 and under
- Timed 5K Run/Walk for all ages
Costumes are encouraged, with prizes for categories including family themes, funniest, scariest and most creative.
After the races, stick around for DJ music, stilt walkers, face painting, a balloon artist, hot chocolate, donuts and a bonfire.
Frankfort - Ghost Stories on the Green
Oct 23, 2026
Breidert Green
Frankfort
Join the Village of Frankfort and Frankfort Public Library for a family-friendly night of spooky stories on Breidert Green. Costumes are encouraged. Additional…
Frankfort - Ghost Stories on the Green
Oct 23, 2026
Breidert Green
Join the Village of Frankfort and Frankfort Public Library for a family-friendly night of spooky stories on Breidert Green. Costumes are encouraged.
Additional 2026 program details and times will be added as they are announced.
Frankfort - Trick or Treat Bash at Kunes RV
Oct 23, 2026, 4:00 PM
Kunes RV of Chicagoland
Frankfort
Walk through decorated campers while the kids collect candy during this free Halloween event at Kunes RV of Chicagoland. The evening also includes a kids…
Frankfort - Trick or Treat Bash at Kunes RV
Oct 23, 2026, 4:00 PM
Kunes RV of Chicagoland
Walk through decorated campers while the kids collect candy during this free Halloween event at Kunes RV of Chicagoland.
The evening also includes a kids costume contest, coloring contest, pumpkin decorating, hot dogs, brats, popcorn and other Halloween activities.
Admission: Free. No RSVP required.
Mokena Halloween Mayhem at Main Park
Oct 24, 2026, 12:00 PM
Name: Main Park
Mokena
Mokena Park District brings Halloween Mayhem to Main Park with three Halloween attractions in one afternoon. Trunk or Treat Haunted Trail Monster Market The…
Mokena Halloween Mayhem at Main Park
Oct 24, 2026, 12:00 PM
Name: Main Park
Mokena Park District brings Halloween Mayhem to Main Park with three Halloween attractions in one afternoon.
- Trunk or Treat
- Haunted Trail
- Monster Market
The event runs from noon to 3 PM at Main Park.
New Lenox - Big Bad Pumpkin Party
Oct 25, 2026, 9:30 AM
Walker Country Estates Park
New Lenox
The New Lenox Community Park District hosts its annual Big Bad Pumpkin Party with Halloween activities for families at Walker Country Estates Park. Kids…
New Lenox - Big Bad Pumpkin Party
Oct 25, 2026, 9:30 AM
Walker Country Estates Park
The New Lenox Community Park District hosts its annual Big Bad Pumpkin Party with Halloween activities for families at Walker Country Estates Park.
- Kids activities
- Costume contests for ages 1-4, 5-8 and 9-12
- Hayrack rides
The final hayrack ride departs at 11:15 AM.
Tinley Park Trick or Treat Trail
Oct 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
Vogt Woods
Tinley Park
Grab a flashlight and wear your costume for an outdoor Halloween walk through Vogt Woods during Tinley Park's Trick or Treat Trail. The evening combines…
Tinley Park Trick or Treat Trail
Oct 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
Vogt Woods
Grab a flashlight and wear your costume for an outdoor Halloween walk through Vogt Woods during Tinley Park's Trick or Treat Trail.
The evening combines trick-or-treating with an outdoor Halloween experience through the woods.
Advance registration is required.