The 2026 Boo Bag Drop is officially on the move! Fifty Halloween treat bags are landing on doorsteps across our northwest suburbs October 3-11, and none of it would have happened without the incredible local businesses and nonprofits who stepped up to sponsor. This is our very first year, and the response from this community has been nothing short of magical.
Whether you scored a bag or missed the sign-up window, there's a way for everyone to join the fun. Keep reading!
🎃 Boo Bucket Ticker 🎃 50 # of Boo Buckets Delivered 50 out of 50 delivered so far. Help us spread the boo-st! |
🎃 What's a Boo Bag?
"Booing" is a sweet neighborhood Halloween tradition. Someone secretly leaves a bag of treats on your doorstep (bonus points for a quick knock-and-run!), along with a note saying "You've Been Boo'd!"
Our Boo Bags are packed with goodies donated by local sponsors, so every bag is a little taste of the businesses and organizations that make our community so special.
👻 Got a Boo Bag? Here's How to Boo It Forward
The fun doesn't stop at your door! Here's how to keep the chain going:
1. Enjoy your treats! Dig in and check out who made your bag possible (hint: they're all listed below).
2. Hang your "We've Been Boo'd" sign. Post it on your front door or window so neighbors know your house has already been visited.
3. Boo two neighbors. Fill two bags with treats, add a copy of the Boo It Forward flyer from your bag, and sneak them onto two doorsteps.
4. Knock, ring, and RUN! The sneakier, the better. Kids LOVE this part.
5. Share the fun. Snap a pic of your Boo Bag or your booing mission and tag Macaroni KID Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates plus the sponsors below!
🍬 Didn't Get a Boo Bag? You Can Still Boo!
Our 50 spots went fast (thank you for the love!), but booing isn't just for bag recipients. Anyone can start their own Boo chain:
✔️ Grab a bag or bucket and fill it with treats, small toys, stickers, or Halloween crafts
✔️ Add a note: "You've Been Boo'd! Now boo two friends and keep the fun going!"
✔️ Leave it on a friend's or neighbor's doorstep, knock, and run
✔️ Thinking about allergies? Non-food treats like glow sticks, pencils, or mini notebooks are a great swap
And keep an eye on our newsletter... we're already dreaming up year two! 👀
🧡 Meet Our 2026 Boo Bag Sponsors
These businesses and organizations said YES to bringing a little Halloween magic to local families. Please show them some love! Visit their websites, stop by their locations, follow them on social, and leave a review. Small actions make a big difference for local businesses.
⭐ FEATURED SPONSOR ⭐
Smart Behavior Solutions
Fun, personalized therapy for kids, tweens, teens, and young adults, plus support for parents who want help at home.
Visit Smart Behavior Solutions🏘️ Neighborhood Sponsors
Jen's Art, Gifts & Books
Whimsical original art, children's books, and one-of-a-kind gifts in Roselle.
Say hi →Tesoro Photography
Chicagoland family photographer for maternity, newborns, spirited toddlers, and beyond.
Say hi →Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool Schaumburg
Play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool for little ones 6 weeks through pre-K.
Say hi →Dave & Buster's Schaumburg
Arcade games, good eats, and big-screen fun for the whole crew on Martingale Rd.
Say hi →Rhea Lana's of Schaumburg
Twice-a-year kids' consignment sale for clothes, toys, and gear at a fraction of retail.
Say hi →The Exercise Coach Schaumburg
Coach-led, 20-minute strength workouts in a private studio, all fitness levels welcome.
Say hi →My Party Princess
Princess, pop star, and spa birthday parties, plus costumed character visits.
Say hi →FractnHR
Schaumburg-based fractional HR support for small businesses, from hiring to handbooks.
Say hi →💚 Nonprofit Partners
Limb Difference Collective Foundation
Community, resources, and hope for kids with limb differences and their families.
Learn more →The GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop
Nonprofit resale toy shop and play space in Arlington Heights supporting families of kids in therapy.
Learn more →The Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation
Financial help and support for families facing high-risk pregnancies, NICU stays, or loss.
Learn more →SLSF & NWSRA
Year-round recreation for kids and adults with disabilities across the northwest suburbs.
Learn more →Hopeful Beginnings
Adoption support and perinatal mental health counseling for Chicagoland families.
Learn more →Music for the Ages
Free music events that bring little ones (6 months-6 years) and seniors together.
Learn more →📣 5 Easy Ways to Show Our Sponsors Some Love
🖱️ Visit their website or stop by their location
❤️ Follow them on Instagram and Facebook
📸 Tag them when you post your Boo Bag pics
⭐ Leave a review on Google or Facebook (it takes 60 seconds and means the world)
🗣️ Tell them Macaroni KID sent you!
From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU to every sponsor, every family who signed up, and everyone who's about to boo a neighbor. This is exactly the kind of community I love being part of. Now go get sneaky! 👻
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