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LITH Halloween Hub Page

From trick-or-treating to an outdoor haunted yard in a Lake in the Hills neighborhood to Patch-sponsored Halloween contests, we've got plenty of ideas on how to make the most of your Halloween weekend.

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Haunted houses. Trick-or-treating. Jack-o'-Lanterns.

The Halloween weekend is spookily close and there is plenty happening in Lake in the Hills and throughout the Chicago suburbs to satisfy all ages. 

Below is a list of Halloween happenings. Let us know in the comments below what we missed and what you are looking forward to this Halloween! 

Find out what's happening in Algonquin-Lake In The Hillswith free, real-time updates from Patch.

 

Trick-or-treating and pumpkins: The best area pumpkin patches and trick-or-treating hours in LITH. 

Find out what's happening in Algonquin-Lake In The Hillswith free, real-time updates from Patch.

  • What is Halloween without trick-or-treating? for Lake in the Hills and info on . This year, both will take place on Halloween, which is Monday, Oct. 31.
  • Still need to find a pumpkin? .

 

Contests: Upload your photos to Patch for chances to win.

  • . McHenry County Patch readers submitted photos of their carved pumpkins. We picked six finalists. You can vote for your favorite through Halloween night. 
  • Speaking of contests, Patch sites nationwide are participating in . You can upload photos of your kid's costumes directly to the article for a chance to win a trip to New York City or Los Angeles and to meet Klum.
  • The village of Lake in the Hills  10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. 

 

Haunted houses, yards, decorations worth checking out in Lake in the Hills and the Chicago suburbs. 

  • Want to get a scare without going too far from home? Toby Wrolson, 340 S. Annandale Drive, Lake in the Hills, once again has opened . He expects thousands to visit in the coming days. .
  • Looking for a haunted house? .
  • Hoping to see some of the creative house decorations in Lake in the Hills?  that participated in the village's house-decorating contest. We also have created a map, providing a route for those interested in checking out the decorated homes.

 

Halloween tips and advice: Healthy Halloween treat options, what to do with leftover candy and six Halloween traditions worth starting. 

  • For those looking for healthy options to hand out this Halloween season, we have suggestions from a.
  • AND, assuming you have any, here are some great tips on what to do with your leftover Halloween candy.
  • Our Moms Talk columnist offers some awesome ideas on .

 

Area Halloween events: Here is what's going on outside of Lake in the Hills. 

  • on Thursday through Sunday. Crystal Lake Patch has information about .
  • on Saturday. Fox River Grove will also on Saturday. 
  • . 

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