Eerie Autumn Lights
Thu, Oct 01 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
2715 South Main Street, Rockford, IL 61102
Every Thu–Sun in Oct: Explore Klehm Arboretum after dark with spooky lights, a straw bale maze, photo ops, treats and family-friendly fun!
Experience a family-friendly Halloween adventure at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden in Rockford! More than 14,000 feet of lighting and dramatic LED uplighting transform the gardens for a half-mile journey through spookily illuminated landscapes. Enjoy the Children’s Spooky Straw Bale Maze, Halloween photo ops, the Ghostly Market, themed refreshments, Rockford’s Biggest Pumpkin and an optional “spookier” route. It’s a festive, not-so-scary way for all ages to celebrate Halloween in Rockford.
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