The best decorated houses, local events, and community highlights for spooky season!
As your trusted Downers Grove real estate team, and proud members of this amazing community, we love seeing how our town comes alive each October with creative Halloween spirit. From incredible front yard displays to fun family events downtown, there’s no shortage of spooky fun to enjoy this season.
Whether you’re looking for the best-decorated homes to tour or want to plan your family’s weekend activities, The Glover Team has rounded up the must-see spots and can’t-miss events around Downers Grove for Halloween 2025.
Must-See Decorated Houses in Downers Grove
If you’re planning a Halloween lights drive or just love seeing how neighbors get into the spirit, here are a few fan favorites you’ll want to include on your route:
|
Display Name |
Address |
Theme / Highlights |
Best Time to Visit |
|
It’s a Pirate’s Life for Me |
4506 Fairview Ave |
A full pirate ship with skeleton crew, sea monster tentacles, lighting, and ocean effects. Great for families! |
7–10 PM |
|
Nightmare on Middaugh |
4724 Middaugh Ave |
Ghouls, ghosts, and eerie lighting create a haunted graveyard feel. |
7–10 PM |
|
Schiffers Halloween Insanity |
4113 Williams St |
Over-the-top animated display with fog, sound, and special effects. |
6–9 PM Weekdays / 6–10 PM Weekends |
|
Park Ave Halloween Row |
5200 Block of Park Ave |
This stretch of homes changes themes each year — a neighborhood favorite! |
Dusk to 10 PM |
Pro Tip from The Glover Team: Visit right after sunset to catch the lights without the late-night crowds. Always be courteous of driveways and foot traffic, many of these displays are created by residents who love seeing your reactions!
Local Halloween Events in Downers Grove
Here’s a roundup of 2025’s local Halloween happenings, perfect for all ages:
|
Date |
Time |
Event |
Location / Details |
|
Sat, Oct 25 |
9 AM |
Halloween Window Painting |
Downtown Downers Grove — Kids can decorate local shop windows for spooky fun. |
|
Sat, Oct 25 |
10 AM |
Living Cemetery with the DG Historical Society |
Main Street Cemetery — Local historians “bring to life” stories from DG’s past. |
|
Sun, Oct 26 |
1–3 PM |
Downtown Trick-or-Treating |
Participating downtown businesses — free treats for kids in costume! |
|
Oct 1–26 |
Ongoing |
Fall Scavenger Hunt |
Downtown Downers Grove — Explore local shops while completing a Halloween-themed hunt. |
|
Oct 31 (Halloween Night) |
4–8 PM |
Neighborhood Trick-or-Treating |
Throughout Downers Grove — Village recommends daylight-to-dusk trick-or-treating hours. |
Other favorites nearby include:
· Disturbia Haunted House in Downers Grove – one of Chicagoland’s premier haunted attractions.
· Blodgett House “Boo Fest” – a charming and family-friendly Halloween experience.
· Trunk-or-Treat at local churches – safe, daytime fun for little ones.
Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year, not just for the costumes and candy, but for how it brings the community together. We love seeing families, friends, and neighbors share in the creativity and joy that make Downers Grove such a special place to live.
If you’re new to the area (or thinking about making Downers Grove your next home), reach out, we’d love to show you what makes this town magical year-round.
Happy Halloween from The Glover Team!
Your neighbors. Your real estate team. Your Downers Grove experts.
