Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Gompers Park Ghoulfest October 24, 2026
Gompers Ghoulfest is back by popular demand for a second year! “Little” Gompers Park will transform into an enchanted fall landscape for the occasion. The event kicks off at 2 pm with a kids Halloween costume parade led by a magical stilt walker followed by trunk-or-treating – featuring trunks hosted by many local community organizations – in the Keeler parking lot, with free treat bags included. Families can also enjoy games, a themed inflatable, “spooky” story time in the nature play space, a pumpkin patch with decorating station, fire truck visit, snacks, crafts and an electrifying performance by the renowned Jesse White Tumblers, as seen on NBC’s America’s Got Talent!
Gompers Ghoulfest is proud to have more than 30 sponsors this year. Premier-level sponsors include Wintrust, AIK Health Care, BK Controls, Cavallino Syndicate Garage, Chase Irons Fitness, Chicago Anodizing, Himmel’s and Illinois State Senator Ram Villivalam.
