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. 

Homes are best viewed from dusk until 10pm beginning October 17 through Halloween night.

Judging Nights: Oct 17 & 18

Free Tour Guides Available

PDF version: click here (2025 coming next Fall)

Google Maps version: click here (2025 coming next Fall)

Facebook Photos & Fun: click here

People’s Choice Award

Vote for your favorite home display: click here (2025 coming next Fall)

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. 10 in order to be qualified.

To submit a form: click here (applications closed for 2024)

Award Categories

• Best Actors (1-6 ghouls)
• Best Actors (7+ ghouls)
• Eeriest Haunt (without actors)
• Craftiest Creeper
• Best Use of Technology
• Family Fun

These award categories will be judged a Park District committee.

• Best Rookie
• Judge’s Favorite

This award category will be judged by online voters.

• People’s Choice

For judging guidelines: click here