# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Nightmare Before: Pop-Up in the Parks
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🎃👻 The Nightmare Before: Pop-Up in the Parks 👻🎃

The countdown to spooky season has officially begun, and we’re bringing the Halloween fun back to Pop-Up in the Parks! 

Grab your family, your friends, and your favorite costume because we’re bringing you an entire evening filled with shopping, food, music, treats, and ALL the Halloween vibes! 

📅 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎉 That’s right… we’re adding an extra hour of fun this year!
📍 Machesney Park Mall Parking Lot
8760 N. 2nd Street, Machesney Park, IL 61115

✨ Here’s what you can expect ✨

🎃 150+ amazing local vendors to shop and explore
🍬 Tent-or-Treat — kiddos can dress up and trick-or-treat from vendor to vendor! 🍭
🍔 Delicious food trucks from the 815 and beyond
🎶 DJ Petey P bringing the perfect soundtrack for the evening
🎭 Live performances (coming soon 👀)
🎨 Face painting
✨ Permanent jewelry + hair tinsel
📚 Mobile bookstores
🛍️ Handmade goods, boutiques, sweet treats, home décor, kids’ items, and so much more!

And of course… we have plenty of spooky surprises still up our sleeves! 👀

Whether you’re coming to shop, grab some food, make memories with your family, or just enjoy a fun fall evening together — we can’t wait to see you there! 

Mark your calendars and join us for The Nightmare Before: Pop-Up in the Parks! 🖤

VENDORS APPLY HERE: https://form.jotform.com/253374534870159
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/machesney-park/the-nightmare-before-pop-up-in-the-parks/200030469894937
- **Event Categories**: pop-ups, halloween, food-drinks, art, fine-arts, kids, shopping, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1799

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Machesney Park
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 8760 N 2nd St, Machesney Park, IL 61115, United States
- **lat**: 42.35045
- **long**: -89.05237
- **full address**: 8760 N 2nd St, Machesney Park, IL 61115, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Nightmare Before: Pop-Up in the Parks being held?
  - **A:** The Nightmare Before: Pop-Up in the Parks takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 8760 N 2nd St, Machesney Park, IL 61115, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Nightmare Before: Pop-Up in the Parks?
  - **A:** The Nightmare Before: Pop-Up in the Parks is organized by Pop-Up in the Parks.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Nightmare Before: Pop-Up in the Parks is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Machesney Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,700+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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