Carpentersville’s 5K Spooky Sprint & Haunted Happenings

Carpentersville’s 2nd Annual Spooky Sprint & Haunted Happenings

It’s back! Join us for the 2nd Annual Spooky Sprint & Haunted Happenings—a morning filled with costumes, community, and Halloween fun for all ages at Carpenter Park!

Whether you’re running the 5K, cheering on your little monster, collecting candy at Trunk-or-Treat, or simply enjoying a festive fall morning with family and friends, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:00 AM – Noon

Carpenter Park

275 Maple Avenue, Carpentersville, IL

Event Highlights

Spooky Sprint 5K Costume Run

Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy a festive 5K through Carpenter Park! Registration includes an event T-shirt and participation medal.

Mini Monsters Dash (9:30 AM)

A fun run designed especially for kids! Costumes are encouraged, and everyone receives plenty of Halloween cheer.

Trunk-or-Treat

Stroll through a festive lineup of creatively decorated trunks hosted by local businesses, organizations, and community members while collecting treats along the way.

Haunted Happenings

Enjoy family-friendly games, activities, bounce houses, music, and plenty of Halloween fun throughout the morning.

Live DJ

Keeping the energy high and the party going all morning long!

Food Vendors

Smash’D

La Chilanguita

…and more may be announced as the event approaches!

Want to Host a Trunk?

We’re inviting local businesses, organizations, families, and community groups to help make this year’s Trunk-or-Treat even bigger by hosting a decorated trunk.

Visit cville.org to learn more and register.

Whether you’re running, trick-or-treating, or simply soaking in the festive atmosphere, we hope you’ll join us for one of Carpentersville’s favorite Halloween traditions.

Please check the event organizer’s social media for all updates.