The Forest Preserve District of Will County hosts Trick or Treat in the Woods at Plum Creek Nature Center in Beecher on Friday, Oct 2, 2026, with costume hikes along a glowing trail and s'mores.
Trick or Treat in the Woods brings a spooky favorite to Plum Creek Nature Center at Goodenow Grove in Beecher on Friday, Oct 2, 2026. Costumed hikers follow a glowing trail through the woods to spooky stations where tricks or treats await, with s'mores roasting to warm up at the end. Two sessions run from 6 to 7 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m., and tickets run $5 per person, so the earlier session tends to suit younger kids best. If you want more time on the trails, the Forest Preserve District of Will County's Woods Walk challenge runs through Nov 30 and includes Goodenow Grove on its featured trail list.
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Friday, Oct 2 at Plum Creek Nature Center (27064 Dutton Rd), sessions 6 to 7 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m. $5 per person; a costume hike with spooky stations and s'mores.
The preserve's free, family-friendly visitor hub with hands-on nature exhibits and an outdoor playscape.
Through Nov 30, hike any 10 of the Forest Preserve of Will County's featured trails, including Goodenow Grove, and earn a commemorative medallion.
