A Frightfully Good Time!

Pack up the family for an evening out! Drive by several of the spookiest homes in the Fox Valley area, and admire the ghoulish yard displays of St. Charles’ finest home haunters. View displays from either your vehicle or the sidewalk.

2026 Information

Homes are best viewed from dusk until 10pm beginning October 16 through Halloween night.

Judging Nights: Oct 16 & 17

Free Tour Guides Available

PDF version: click here (link coming Oct 16)

Google Maps version: click here (link coming Oct 16)

Facebook Photos & Fun: click here

People’s Choice Award

Vote for your favorite home display: click here (link coming Oct 16)

Some displays may not be appropriate for all ages. Parents, please use your discretion…only the brave should exit their cars! Please be courteous and respect the homeowners’ rights and property during your adventure. To review the annual winner’s list: click here

Is Halloween your favorite holiday? Want to participate in Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour?

Halloween House Decorating Contest

We’re looking for St. Charles home haunters to compete for awards and bragging rights. By participating, your home will be in the Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour.

Eligibility Requirements

This contest is open to all residents with a St. Charles address or living within the St. Charles Park District’s boundaries.

FREE homeowner registrations. Please register early. Entry forms must be completed and returned by Oct. ?? in order to be qualified.

To submit a form: click here

Award Categories

• Best Experience
• Eeriest Haunt
• Best DIY Decorations
• Best Theme
• Best Use of Technology
• Family Fun

This award categories will be judged a Park District committee.

• Best Rookie

This award category will be judged by online voters.

• People’s Choice

For judging guidelines: click here