Spooktacular Halloween Decorating Contest

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2026 Registration Opens September 28

Do you take pride in your Halloween decorations? Share them with the community! Back by popular demand, the Village of Mount Prospect Special Events Commission is holding the fourth annual Spooktacular Halloween Decorating Contest! This family-friendly event is open to all properties in Mount Prospect, whether it's your home, condo/apartment, or business.

Registration - New Format!

Registration, running from September 28 to October 19, is free and mandatory.

A photo, or photos, of decorations must be submitted as part of registration. Only one photo will be used for People's Choice voting, but judges will have access to all photos if you submit multiple. Note that decorations must be complete prior to registering.

We're pleased to utilize a new registration format that automatically maps properties and showcases more than one photo (maximum three). Fill out the registration form here. Make sure to read through the form and instructions closely before submitting.

If preferred, paper forms are available at Village Hall on the third floor.

Spooktacular Decorating Map

Unless specified otherwise, all registered properties are included on our Halloween Decoration map so your fellow community members can revel in the spooktacular ambiance you've created!

There are a few ways to access the map:

Interactive story map (addresses, photos, and captions)
PDF map (addresses - can be downloaded or picked up as a hard copy at Village Hall)

The PDF map will be available after registration closes.

Judging

A panel of judges from the Special Events Commission will cast their votes on October 25, and winners will be announced on October 27. Winners will not only receive a yard sign to proudly display on Halloween night, but they will also be presented with a certificate from Mayor Paul Hoefert at a Village Board meeting and get a special shout-out on the Village’s communications channels!