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Thu, Oct 02 – Fri, Oct 31, 2025 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm

2715 South Main Street, Rockford, IL 61102

Immerse yourself in a family-friendly Halloween at Klehm with spooky displays, Rockford's biggest pumpkin, a straw maze, and themed food.

Experience an enchantingly immersive Halloween adventure at Klehm! Embark on a half-mile journey through spookily lit landscapes filled with not-so-scary, family-friendly displays and activities. Marvel at Rockford's biggest pumpkin and lose yourself in the massive Children's Spooky Straw Bale Maze. Shop at the Ghostly Market and savor themed food and drinks offered by The Vintage Goose. On Wednesdays, be sure to catch the haunted balloon creations crafted by Ms. Twisty Pants and participate in tie-in educational programs at 5 PM.

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