2023 Halloween in Chicago has a lot to offer for the week. There are several parades, concerts, and events going on in the Chicago area. Be sure to check out the local Chicago Illinois nightlife guide to find the perfect plans for Halloween weekend.
Things to Do for Halloween in Chicago 2023
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2022 Halloween
First Academy Fall Festival
at 2459 W Peterson Ave
Come and stop a family fun filled event. There will be a costume contest, face painting, pumpkin decoration, picture booths, haunted house.
Fall Fest - Pumpkin Patch, Pony Rides, FREE Live Entertainment and More!
at 3546 W Addison St
Fall fest returns full force with a jam-packed day of family fun, food and live entertainment! *Eventbrite ticket NOT required*
Haunted History Tours at Lincoln Park Zoo
at Lincoln Park Zoo
Spine-tingling tours at Lincoln Park Zoo provide a walk through a haunting history while enjoying the beautiful zoo grounds of today.
Paranormal Exploration in the Dole Mansion - Halloween Season
at The Dole Mansion
Reach out to the Spirit World in the energetically powerful 150 yr. old Dole Mansion! Guided by Resident Dole Psychic Medium, Loren Purcell. You won't regret joining us.
Trickery Chicago Magic Show
at Trickery Chicago
Chicago’s most entertaining magic show! Do join us with your friends and family!
'The Haunting of Hull-House' Night Tours
at University of Illinois at Chicago - Office of Student Financial Aid
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum will be celebrating the Halloween season by offering special hour-long evening ghost tours!
Private Booth with Sound College Football
at Black Barrel Tavern OLD TOWN
Are you a football lover? Join us for a thrilling match in Chicago city.
Spooktacular Bingo Fundraiser sponsored by Advia & Aussie Pet Mobile
at Grand Oaks Recreation Center
Get ready for a night of fun and winning, all to help the animals! Bingo with cash prizes up to $100, raffles including a 50/50, food/drink
Haunted Playboy Mansion
at Alhambra Palace Restaurant
Join us for the spookiest event at the spookiest place! You will experience a terrifying Halloween this year.
Boozy BBQ DRAG BRUNCH!
at The Grand Cabaret
The Grand Cabaret & Honey Hive Productions presents a Boozy BBQ DRAG Brunch at PorkChop West Loop! Every #SundayFunday, get your boozy brunch on and enjoy watching Chicago's most electric Drag & Variety performers light up the stage!
Shakin' It Show Burlesque Cabaret with Aunt Nance: Halloween Edition!
at The Newport Theater
Aunt Nance hosts a bevy of talented burlesque & variety pals with her signature musical comedy stylings kicking off Halloween a bit early! Come join us for an amazing Halloween event in Chicago!
Kiwanis Plainfield Oktoberfest 2022
at Warehouse:109
Don't miss out on the best Oktoberfest in town! Buy your tickets today! Join us for our 2nd annual Oktoberfest celebration on Thursday October 13, 2022. Enjoy great food, live entertainment and a chance to reign supreme as our beer stein holding champion!
Runway Latinx 2022 - "the Reboot"
at CineCity Studios Chicago
THE CLOSING EVENT FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH •TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR•
Sweeney Todd
at Chopin Theatre
Gather your Friends and let's Celebrate Halloween at Chopin Theatre in Chicago. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical for its Broadway premiere.
Couples Retreat in the Fall
at Villa D' Citta Bed & Breakfast
Three day stay at The Villa D'Citta in Chicago! Get pampered and worry about nothing at this All-inclusive Retreat
The Wizards by Ricardo Gamboa
at APO Cultural Center
A new play by Ricardo Gamboa, "The Wizards" is a supernatural thriller about the histories and people that haunt us.
DeMeo - All Hallows' Eve
at Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret
DeMeo - All Hallows' Eve in Chicago. Come join us and celebrate Halloween at Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret in Chicago. You will have the spookiest Halloween ever!
Raks Inferno: A Halloween Circus Cabaret
at The Newport Theater
Experience an intimate, Halloween speakeasy featuring firespinners, bellydancers, and circus artists who have performed around the world.
Trick or Freak Spazzapalooza (Special Guest @Prontospazzout)
at Magoo's Bar
Join us for the largest Halloween Event in Chicago, Trick or Freak featuring ProntoSpazzout! 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink, 420 friendly VIP
Chicago Bar Crawl Experience - Party in the Windy City!
at Wrigleyville's BEST Bars!
Tix get you admission, 3 welcome shots, plus a party guide to help you crawl to and from the best bars in Chicago! Bring on the Windy City!
Rhythm & Booze: IT'S OUR ANNIVERSARY!!!
at The Promontory
Your hometown ALL R&B party is back with another fin joint for you! Join the #MixMasters on Friday October 14th for Rhythm & Booze: Anniversary Edition! Celebrating the birthdays of two of our founders - Lisa & Jay Illa!!!
Trick or Beat Boo.O
at Dan Ryan Woods (between picnic grove 3 and 4 athletic fields
Chicago United is excited to announce the second addition of their Trick or Beat Quadball Tournament with Boo.0.
Bootcamp In The Park with Ultimate Journey Fitness
at LaBagh Woods
Join us for an hour of “Bootcamp In The Park” with Coach Juan Perez of Ultimate Journey Fitness.
Musical Halloween Storytime
at Child's Voice
Calling all Deaf & Hard of Hearing Kids ages 0-4 and their parents for a FREE fun Musical Halloween Storytime at Child's Voice on Belmont in Chicago.
Ghosts of Chicago: Haunting Stories & Legends Outdoor Game
at Chicago History Museum
Looking to get spooked or spook someone else? Then put on your vampire teeth and get booking: this is your opportunity to do exactly that!
Death Toll: A Halloween Drinking Game Performance
at Cornservatory
Death and Comedy! Comedy and Death! Drinking and Death and Comedy!
MasKerade Sneaker Ball
at Bassline
This is the best way possible to celebrate Halloween. Do join us with your friends and family.
Falloween Fest
at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
Family-friendly fall fun, games, and activities for all to enjoy! Entertainment for all ages with a Halloween-themed twist!
Oktoberfest bei ERIS 2022
at Eris Brewery and Cider House
Celebrate pretzels, sausage, and of course beer! Dust off (or dry-clean) your Dirndls and/or Lederhosen for our 4-hour Oktoberfest party! 21+ Event entry* includes: (1) soft pretzel, (2) festival drinks, entry into the Fancy Stein Drawing and entertainmen
WEPA Halloween party
at Fantasy Night Club Chicago
Halloween is meant to be celebrated with all the spookiness and fun! Do join us with your friends and family.
Thriller Costume #HalloweenTheme Skyline Yacht Cruise
at Anita Dee Yacht Charters
It's Just A Thriller Night Out On The Yacht! Come Dressed In Your Halloween Best! 3 Levels of Music With Chicago's Hottest DJs!
Wing Wednesdays | Book a Personalized Tour?? in Fulton Market
at The Wing Chicago
Get cozy amongst our beautifully-designed lounges, take calls in a private phone booth, and even reserve a spacious conference room.
Wednesday Night Trivia at The Den
at The Den Theatre
Wednesday Night Trivia at The Den hosted by Patrick McCormack. Win tickets to shows, apparel, gift cards, and more!
Halloween Movies Trivia Night - Snakes and Lattes Chicago (US)
at Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Join us in Chicago on October for Halloween Movies (Horror Movies & Spooky Comedies) Trivia Night hosted by Chicago Trivia Guys!
Shadow Carriers: Andersonville Ghost Tour
at Dollop Diner
Join us for an evening of ghost stories in one of Chicago's favorite neighborhoods - Andersonville. Find out the eerie stories about some of Andersonville's most beloved spots!
2022 Halloween Adults Night at the Trampoline Park - 21+ Night at Altitude
at Altitude Trampoline Park
Remember all the fun you had jumping on a trampoline as a kid In Chicago? Who says you can't do that as an adult?!...oh yeah and it includes a beer!
A Halloween Formulary
at Malliway Bros Spells, Charms, & Potions
Just in time for Halloween! In the Witch's Halloween Formulary in Chicago, we will concoct three recipes that you can use in your own personal rituals on Halloween.
Blood-lesque: A Halloween, Theatrical Burlesque Experience
at Pride Arts Center
Blood-lesque is a Halloween, theatrical, burlesque show in Chicago. It will make you laugh, gasp, and shake you to your core and pelvic floor.
Halloween Adults Night at the Trampoline Park - 21+ Night at Altitude
at Altitude Trampoline Park
Halloween Adults Night in Chicago! Remember all the fun you had jumping on a trampoline as a kid? Who says you can't do that as an adult?!...oh yeah and it includes a beer!
Pre- Professional Metamorphosis Fearless Evolution 2022
at The Westin Chicago River North
Pre-Professional Metamorphosis Experience in Chicago
Chicago AF Halloween Costume Party
at Trigger Chicago
Chicago AF invites you to PARTY with us on Friday 10/21 from 7-11 pm in a reserved open, funky loft! Grab your costume and come on out.
“Ghost Stories and Scary Tales” with Storytellers Jim May and Megan Wells
at Barrington's White House
Professional storytellers Jim May and Megan Wells, along with local storytellers, entertain with Halloween-inspired, adult-focused tales.
TWERK OR TREAT - Chicago's BIGGEST Halloween Party
at TBH
Join Party Goers at Chicago's Largest and Scariest Halloween Costume Party!
Spend the Night: Halloween in Chicago
at The Lincoln lodge
A live, slumber party-themed comedy show hosted by Stacy Cay and Megan Graves. We invite you to Spend the Night! Headlining Zach Zimmerman and showcasing a variety of local acts.
ALTER-EGO HALLOWEEN PARTY
at G314Chi
Who is your ALTER-EGO?? What brings them out? On10/21 we invite your ALTER-EGO to come party with us! Join us as we celebrate our other side
Lakeview Halloween Pup Crawl 2022
at Drew's on Halsted
Join Miss Foozie with your dog in costume trick-or-treating along Halsted from Belmont to Cornelia
Boo-Bash
at The Learning Experience -West Loop
Join us for a spooktacular celebration In Chicago! Bring your friends and your best costume to our Bubbles Spooky Bash Open House on October 22nd from 10am to 12pm at The Learning Experience - West Loop.
Spooky Bash
at 1215 W Jackson Blvd Parking
Join us for a Spooktacular celebration in Chicago! Bring your friends and your best costume to our Bubbles Spooky Bash Open House on. 2 Indoor Playgrounds with games and entertainment for the whole family and much more!
Level Up Your Halloween Costume
at Rebuilding Exchange
Win the costume contest for sure with the help of lights and motors you learn to add in this lively workshop.
Custom Skincare + Mask Bar
at Art of Pure
Get a fully customized clean skincare and mask routine in this step-by-step guided master class to reveal your most beautiful skin!