Where to Go for Halloween in Chicago – October 2026

Oct 31, 2026 | 0 comments

Aville-o-Ween in Andersonville

Date: October 31, 2026
Activities include business district trick-or-treating and Fright on Farragut.

Azure After Dark

Date: October 30, 2026
The Halloween edition takes place at Experience 868, 868 N. Franklin St.

Boos & Booze Halloween Bar Crawl

Dates: October 30–31, 2026
T River North and West Loop options. Details and tickets.

Creepy Cruise on the Chicago River

Weekend dates: October 30–November 1, 2026
First Lady’s nighttime river tour explores Chicago’s eerie history, mysterious sightings, and mobster stories. Details and tickets.

Death by Disco

Dates: October 30–31, 2026
The Halloween party spans Recess, City Hall, and Morgan MFG, with venue access varying by night. Details and tickets.

Día de los Muertos on Camino Clark

Date: November 1, 2026, 2–6 p.m.
The Rogers Park celebration includes face painting, a community altar, and a Catrina Walk beginning at 4 p.m. Event details. rogers-park-business-alliance

Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo

Weekend dates: October 30–November 1, 2026
Enjoy the final weekend of the zoo’s seasonal festival, featuring pumpkins, fall activities, and entertainment. Event details.

Gods of Chaos Halloween at Aragon Ballroom

Date: October 31, 2026, 5 p.m.
The Halloween concert takes place at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom. Details and tickets.

Halloween on the Pier at Offshore Rooftop

Dates: October 30–31, 2026, starting at 8 p.m. each night
Offshore hosts two Halloween celebrations overlooking Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Tickets are available separately for October 30 and October 31.

Haunted Halsted Costume Contest

Date: October 31, 2026, following the parade
The costume contest is part of the Haunted Halsted celebration, with $4,000 in total cash prizes. Event details and registration.

Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade

Date: October 31, 2026, 7 p.m.
The annual parade follows daytime festivities along North Halsted Street. Event details.

Haunted Halloween Ball at Congress Plaza Hotel

Date: October 31, 2026, 9 p.m.–2 a.m.
The annual costume party returns to the Congress Plaza Hotel for guests ages 21 and older. Details and tickets.

Haunted House at Columbus Park

Date: October 31, 2026
The Chicago Park District hosts this Halloween attraction at Columbus Park. Event details. Chicago Park District

Haunted House Party at Shedd Aquarium

Date: October 31, 2026, 7–11 p.m.
The 21-and-older celebration features house music from DJ Gene Hunt and DJ Heather, costumes, and access to aquarium exhibits. Details and tickets. Shedd Aquarium

House of the Exquisite Corpse VI: Lullabies

Weekend dates: October 30–November 1, 2026
Rough House Puppet Arts presents its immersive puppet haunted house at The Merle at Steppenwolf. Production details. Check individual entry times and ticket availability. Rough House Puppet Arts

Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up

Weekend dates: October 30–November 1, 2026
The outdoor fall attraction concludes its 2026 season on November 1. Details and tickets. Chicago, IL

Monster Mash at Frankenstein’s Mad Scientist Cocktail Lab

Date: October 31, 2026
The Halloween party takes place at Puttery, 932 W. Randolph St., and includes a costume contest. Event website. Select the Chicago location and Monster Mash event when booking. timeout.com

Nightmare on Clark Street

Weekend dates: October 30–November 1, 2026
The Halloween pop-up occupies the rooftop at Stolen Saddle in Wrigleyville, with themed spaces and seasonal cocktails. Details and tickets. Bucket Listers

Rocky Horror Picture Show: The Spooktacular Tour

Date: October 31, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
The Halloween screening and tour stop takes place at The Chicago Theatre. Details and tickets. Musical Horror Parody The Chicago Theatre

Slightly Spooky October at Navy Pier

Date: October 31, 2026; trick-or-treating begins at 11 a.m.
Separate movie programming also runs November 1. Event details and schedule. Navy Pier

Stage Frights! at Raven Theatre

Weekend dates: October 30–November 1, 2026
Sandbox Theatre Collective presents a collection of original horror plays on Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage. Production details and Raven Theatre box office.

Streeterville Doggy and Kitty Halloween Costume Party and Parade

Date: October 31, 2026, 9–11 a.m.
The 39th annual celebration takes place in the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Sculpture Garden. Event details. Eli’s Cheesecake

Trick or Drink Crawl in River North

Date: October 31, 2026, 3–8 p.m.
The matching adult trick-or-treating crawl lists check-in at ROCBAR, 25 W. Hubbard St. Details and wristbands.

Upside Down Halloween Parade at Washington Park

Date: October 31, 2026, noon–2 p.m.
The free, family-friendly parade takes place along Russell Drive in Washington Park. Event details. Chicago Park District

Xempasúchil in Little Village

Dates: October 31–November 1, 2026, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. both days
The Día de los Muertos celebration features participating Little Village businesses, traditional altars, Catrinas and Catrines, and food and drinks. Event details and participating businesses.

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