Wheaton is the place to celebrate Halloween! There are fabulous Halloween events for adults, children and families in and around the Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District! Options for celebrating include adult trick-or-treating (a themed bar hop for adults), family events with Halloween crafts and activities for children as well as a beer garden for adults at HalloWheaton, and child friendly options like the nearby Eye Spy Train or Westfield Wheaton Boo Bash!
HalloWheaton (family oriented), Sunday, October 29, 12-4pm, Free Admission: Get a jump start on celebrating Halloween in the Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District for free s’mores roasting, pumpkin painting, costume contests, Halloween crafts, face-painting, photo ops, and more at HalloWheaton. This is the 3rd annual HalloWheaton event at Marian Fryer Town Plaza, 2424 Reedie Drive. Adult activities include a beer garden, fire pits, yard games, and a zombie trailer.
HalloWheaton Bar Hop (21 and older), Saturday, October 28, 2-5pm, Free Admission: The Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District and Urban District have partnered with Yelp to host an adults only bar hop to enjoy the fabulous bars and eateries in Wheaton! Adults participate by pre-registering and visiting Marian Fryer Town Plaza from 2pm to 5pm to pick up a free HalloWheaton goodie bag (HalloWheaton mug, shot glass and coaster). Attendees then walk around on their own to enjoy the drink and food specials at participating Wheaton bars all day and night long. Participating venues include Terra Mare Restaurant and Bar, Q’Viva Cocina and Lounge, The Limerick Pub, Hakuna Matata Grill, Song y Sazon, Q’ Padre, Crossroads Two Restaurant & Lounge, and Unplugged Restaurant and Sports Bar. Free Admission (food and drink costs are the patron’s responsibility).
Other Halloween activities in Wheaton include the free Westfield Wheaton Boo Bash on Sunday, October 29 from 12-3pm, with on-site trick or treating, cupcake decorating, and more; and a Halloween-themed Eye Spy Train ride aboard the miniature train at Wheaton Regional Park Saturdays and Sundays October 21 – 29 from 10am-6pm.
HalloWheaton photo provided by the Wheaton Urban District, photo credit: Matthew Rakola