On Oct. 16 and 17, bring the family to Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook between 5:30 and 9 p.m. for a self-guided pumpkin- and lantern-lit hike through the woods. Kids can use their sleuthing skills on a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt and then collect a treat when they’re done. Hikes leave every 15 minutes; the last group leaves at 7:30 p.m., and trails close at 9 p.m. This all-ages hike (under 18 with an adult) is $10 per person for ages 3 and up and free for ages 2 and under. Register on ActiveNet or at 630-933-7248.

Halloween Wagon Ride
On Oct. 22 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at St. James Farm in Warrenville, take a 2-mile tractor-drawn wagon ride along decorated trails, starting with a ghost story and ending with a haunted conversation around the fire. Rides leave every 30 minutes. This all-ages ride (under 13 with an adult) is $10 per person for ages 3 and up and free for ages 2 and under. Register on ActiveNet or at 630-933-7248.

Lantern-Lit Halloween Hike
On Oct. 23 and 24, take a self-guided hike on a 2-mile lantern-lit trail at St. James Farm in Warrenville from 6 to 9 p.m. The hike starts with a ghost story and ends with haunted conversation around the fire. Hikes leave every 15 minutes; the last group leaves at 7:30 p.m., and trails close at 9 p.m. This all-ages hike (under 18 with an adult) is $10 per person. Register on ActiveNet or 630-933-7248.

Lanterns and Legends: A Historic Jack-O’-Lantern Event
Visit Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook on Oct. 30 between 5 and 8 p.m. to carve a pumpkin and craft a candle while hearing the legend of this spooky Halloween tradition. Supplies are provided. This all-ages event (under 18 with an adult) is $15 per pumpkin. Register on ActiveNet or at 630-850-8110.

Horsin’ Around Day: Trick-or-Treat at Danada
Trick-or-treat with the horses at the Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton on Oct. 31 from noon to 4 p.m. Horses in the barn will be handing out candy and dressed to impress! Vote for the one with the best costume and then take a tractor-drawn wagon ride through the forest preserve. Admission is free for this all-ages program. Wagon rides (ages 13 and under with an adult) are $5 per person ages 5 and up and free for kids under 5. Registration isn’t required, but if you have questions, call 630-668-6012.

Gothic Ghost Stories
Adult fans of spooky tales, step into a shadowy world of mystery and terror at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook on Oct. 2, 9, and 24 from 7 to 8 p.m. Stories will take you on a journey of vengeful spirits, tragic souls, and haunted landscapes with chills that will haunt long after the final tale is told! This 18-and-up program is $5 per person. Register on ActiveNet or at 630-206-9566.