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Halloween in Chicago
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October 1
Halloween
Pumpkin Patch
Description: Join the hayride through Chicago Park District’s
annual fall Pumpkin Patch. The co-mingling of Halloween meets
country and urban fare will feature a chilling good time for the
kids (pumpkin decorating, face painting pony rides, a petting
zoo and more.
Location: Portage Park - 4100 N. Long Ave, Chicago
Time: 11am- 3pm
Cost: $15 packages, individual tickets vary |
October 1- 31
I Scream
for Eye scream
Description: Try to
enjoy an ice cream cone at the scariest business in Edgebrook. The
monsters, goblins, and haunted hosts will spook you and any visitor
in the name of Halllow’s Eve.
Location: 5337 W. Devon
Time: Varies
Cost: Free
Note: Mention this ad to buy one ice cream and get one for free
October 7
The
Haunted Tree House
Description: The
sounds of Halloween will spook and enthrall youngsters who visit the
Haunted Tree House.
Location: Chicago Children's Museum, 700 E. Grand Avenue
Time: 1:30 pm
Cost: FREE
October 7-10
Halloween at Navy Fear
Description: The kids
are in for a fun and frightening time at Chicago’s compound of
haunting excitement: a chilling maze, inflatable and interactive
games, ghostly visitors, and more. There’s 20 different food options
for lunch or dinner.
Location: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue
Time: Varies
Cost: $8
October 7, 14
Supernatural Chicago
Description: Have a
close haunting encounter at the most haunted nightclub of the
Chicagoland area. True tales of horror and paranormal phenomena will
be the side attractions at this trendy and eerie scene.
Location: Excalibur Nightclub 632 North Dearborn
Time: 8pm- Closing
Cost: $25 - which includes two drinks and club entry
Note: The cost include two drinks with admission
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October 8
Halloween Pumpkin Patch
Description: Kids are invited to bring their artistic talent to
decorate pumpkins or go for a good old fashions hayrides.
There’s too much to seen and do.
Location: Oriole Park - 5430 N. Olcott Ave
Time: 11am – 3pm
Cost: $15 packages or /individual tickets $.50 to $3 |
October 8
Pumpkin
Patch
Description: There’s
no need to put a mask on the children when they can have their face
painted. Pumpkins will be in full supply for the taking – right
after the youngsters finish decorating them.
Location: Riis Park , 6100 W. Fullerton Avenue
Time: 11am - 3pm
Cost: $15 package
October 8-30
Tricks
and Treats at the Hancock Observatory
Description: It’s the
perfect opportunity to check out the John Hancock, let the kids
claim a free “cool ghoul” and be haunted by a Ringling Brothers
clown doubling as the nice vampire will. Remember your costume
because treats will be on hand to put anyone in the mood for
Halloween.
Location: John Hancock Building, 875 N. Michigan Avenue
Time: Varies each day of the week 12:00pm-3pm,
Cost: FREE
October 14
The
Haunted Tree House
Description: It’s an
eerie tree house that young –ones will be thrilled and find a little
excitement from the haunted tree house.
Location: Chicago Children's Museum, 700 E. Grand Avenue
Time: 2pm
Cost: FREE
October 14 - 31
9th
Annual Chicagoween
Description: Bring the
kids to the Haunted Village to step into a frightening fun-filled
Halloween festival. Aerial performances by Midnight Circus, scary
movies, and pumpkin decoration are few samplings of the activities
the children will enjoy.
Location: Daley Plaza, Corner on Washington between Clark and
Dearborn Streets
Time: Monday-Wednesday 11 am- 3 pm, Thursday -Sunday 11 am-8 pm
Cost: FREE
October 14-16
Halloween at Navy Fear
Description: Horrific
hauntings and fun are just what the family needs to experience a
bone chilling adventure along Chicago’s famous attraction at Navy
Pier. The young and old will be awed, scared and thrilled at the
Skyline Stage featuring some ghostly goblins and creatures. Plan for
a little terror because there’s a haunting experience for every age
group.
Location: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue
Time: Varies
Cost: $8
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October 14 - 16
Haunted
Sanitarium
Description: Terror twists and turns through Chicago’s scariest
lakefront attraction. At the “Haunted Sanitarium” eerie, horror
and electrifying terror are the theme of this Halloween haunt.
(Any patron in line prior to closing time will be permitted to
enter).
Location: Theater on the Lake, Fullerton & Lake Shore Drive
Time: Monday - Friday, 7 - 11 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 6 - 11 pm
Cost: $10, Students with school ID $8
Note: Be prepared to be scared – venue targeted for teens and
adults.
Note: Ages 13 and older
October 15
Pumpkins
in the Park 5K
Description: Run in your Halloween costume because it’s the only
evening run in Chicago committed to spirit of Hollow’s Eve.
Prizes will be rewarded for the best costumes.
Location: Lincoln Park South Fieldhouse, 1800 N. Stockton Drive
Time: 3pm Registration
Cost: $20 pre-race, $25 race day
October 16-17
St.
Pascal's Underworld
Description: Only the brave can weather the cold, chilling and
meandering catacombs of St. Pascal's Underworld. Location: St.
Pascal, 6143 West Irving Park Road
Time: 7pm- 11pm
Cost: $6
Note
October 20 and 27
Haunted 'L'
Description: Put on a comfortable costume for a public transit
excursion of a different sort. Haunted L is a ride of the
unexpected, eerie and terrifying
Location: Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St |
Time: 7pm, 7:25pm, 7:50pm and 8:15pm
Cost: Free
Note: Since the tickets are complimentary, tickets are fist come
first served at the visitor’s Center inside the Chicago Cultural
Center, 77 E. Randolph Street.
October 21
Halloween Parties
Description: Grab your
favorite decorating tools because the pumpkins will be a plenty at
this Halloween party of pet zoos, hay rides, face decorating and
surprise fun. Don’t worry about boredom because there’s an activity
for all ages.
Location: Lincoln Park Cultural Center - 2045 N. Lincoln Park West
Time: 4PM - 5PM
Cost: Free for Park Kids
October 21-31
Halloween at Navy Fear
Description: The
adventure is thrilling titillation as Navy Pier reveals an eerie
excursion of ghosts, goblins, scary mazes and terrifying special
effects. Hosts of creatures from previous times welcome one and all
to the most terrifying adventures on Chicago’s Lakefront for the
entire family.
Location: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue
Time: Varies
Cost: $8
October 21 - 31
Haunted
Sanitarium
Description: Revisit
the horrors Chicago’s past and present at the scariest attraction in
the city, the Haunted Sanitarium. The adventure will take you
through a journey of twists and turns.
Location: Theater on the Lake, Fullerton & Lake Shore Drive
Time: Monday - Friday, 7pm - 11pm, Saturday & Sunday, 6pm - 11pm
Cost: $10 (Student’s with school ID’s $8)
Note: Ages 13
October 21
The
Haunted Tree House
Description: Let the
kids be told a story by a resourceful spider who alleviate their
fears from the frightening sounds of the haunted Halloween tree
house.
Location: Chicago Children's Museum, 700 E. Grand Avenue
Time: 2pm
Cost: FREE
October 21
Halloween "Trails of Terror"
Description: Watch
your Back by popular demand! Freaks, creeps, and ghouls await you
along the half-mile, outdoor Trails of Terror in Peterson Park.
Eighteen séances make this one of the scariest Halloween haunts in
Chicago
Location: Peterson Park, 5801 N. Pulaski Road
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: Varies - $6 - $8
October 22
State Street Halloween Happening
Parade
Description: Bring the kids, all dressed
up in costumes, to join this parade with other 4000 children. It
sure to be a time to remember.
Location: Pumpkin (Daley) Plaza, Corner
on Washington between Clark and Dearborn Streets
Time: October 22, 12pm
Cost: FREE
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October 27 - 31
Field of Screams
Description: Enter if you dare! Wind your way through nearly
one-half mile of 18 scenes of spine-tingling terror. This is one
of the biggest, scariest Halloween attractions in the city. The
Trails of Terror aren’t recommended for young children, but the
Park District will also offer hay rides, entertainment, and
concessions.
Location: Mount Greenwood Park, 3721 W. 111th Street
Time: 6pm - 10:00pm
Cost: $5
October 28
Spooky Seas
Description: Dare your family to explore the dark deep and
Spooky Seas at the Join the Shedd Aquarium. Everyone’s welcomed
to pack a sleeping back or join for just the evening. Food,
tricks, treats and other sweets will be in amply supply
Location: Shedd Aquarium,1200 South Lake Shore Drive California
Time: Oct. 28, 6 - 10 pm (evening only), Friday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m.
to Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. (overnight)
Cost: Varies
Note: Children must be 5 years of age or older to spend the
night.
October 28 & 29
No
Scare Halloween Fest & Maze
Description: Your children will not want to miss this well lit-
no-scare zone Halloween fun of treats, friendly trick and
interactive fun. Halloween costumes are almost a requirement for
the young-uns.
Location: Athletic Field Park, 3546 W. Addison Street
Time: Friday, 4 - 7pm, Saturday 12pm - 3pm
Cost: Varies
Note: Prices range in cost per activity
October 28
Crazed Carnival Haunted House
Description: Family fun goes scary and eerie at this Halloween
extravaganza of haunted houses, hay rides, pumpkin patches, pony
rides and pumpkin decorating. There will be an abundance of
frightening festivities for all ages.
Location: Lincoln Park Cultural Center - 2045 N. Lincoln Park
West
Time: 6:30PM - 9:30PM
Cost: $5 |
October 29
13th
Annual Halloween Party featuring The Chancey Brothers
Description: Everyone wins a costume prize at this annual
Halloween party of haunting delights.
Location: 5th Province Pub, Irish American Heritage Center- 4626
N. Knox Ave
Time: 9pm – the end
Cost: Free
October 29
Eeek or Shriek
Description: A terrific movie for
ages 10-13.
Location: Facets Multimedia, 1517 W.
Fullerton
Time: 3pm
Cost: Varies
October 29
Tunnel
of Terror
Description: Anyone who tours the Tunnel of Terror is assured of a
bone-chilling excitement. The event is right for anyone in quest of
Halloween fun.
Location: 4600 S. McDowell
Time:4:30pm- 6:30pm
Cost: $1
October 29
Halloween Pumpkin Patch
Description: Tiptoe
through the pumpkin patches to find one for the kids to decorate.
Then, take a fall harvest photo of the family – face painting, pony
rides and more.
Location: Oz Park - 2021 N. Burling St., Chicago
Time: 11am – 3pm
Cost: $15 group packages or individual tickets .50 - $3
October 28
Halloween Ball 2005
Description: Come
celebrate a frou frou Halloween soiree with Mayor Daley and the
first lady for any evening of celebrity look-a-likes, kooky
costumes, and decadence. The evening ensures an eerie night of
luxury. Locations: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington Street
Time: 6:30pm – close
Cost: Varies
October 29
Pumpkinpalooza
Description : Take the
family for a carriage ride through a wonderland of pumpkins. Creeps,
ghouls, and freaky creatures will make this Chicago haunt an eerie
and enchanting Halloween adventure.
Location: Lincoln Park Cultural Center
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Ages 12 & under, Free
October 29
Dick's
Halloween Bash
Description: Think
innovation because the winning stakes for most creative costume are
high. There will be plenty drinks and hors d’oeuvres to savor at
this thrilling and chilling Halloween bash.
Locations: Chicago Athletic Association, 12 S. Michigan Ave.
Time: 7:30pm – 12am
Cost: $50 (donation proceeds)
October 29
Halloweve
Description:
Thrill-seekers are invited to party like a rock star, French Maid,
George W or whoever your favorite Halloween alter ego may be. Be
ready to shake it for three hours of dancing.
Location: John Barleycorn-Wrigleyville, 3524 N. CLark Street
Time: 9pm-12am
Cost: $25 per person
Note: Tickets go fast for this event.
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October 29
Hallowed
Halls Halloween Celebration
Description: Feel the
terrifying enthrallment at the Cultural Center's Eighth Annual
Hallowed Halls. The hallowed halls will feature a journey of
wizards, witches, trolls and wands. It’s a witch and whimsical with
lively event for the kids.
Locations: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington Street.
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Cost: FREE
October 29 – 30
20th
District Haunted House
Description: Innovated
by Chicago’s finest, police officers, this haunt is not intended for
the feeble-minded.
Location: 5400 North Lincoln Avenue
Time:6 pm – 9pm
Cost: Free
Note: May be a little too scary for the youngsters
October 29
Fifth
Annual Pimp and Ho Halloween Party
Description: Step into
the exotic world of Halloween. The party gets pumping at 9:00 and
will be hosted by the notorious adult film star, Nina Hartley.
Location: Transit Night Club, 1431 W. Lake Street
Time: 9 pm. – 5am
Cost: $25-$35
Note: For adults aged 21 and over
October 30
Scary
Skate
Description: It’s not
every Halloween that the kids have the chance to skate amongst
witches, ghouls, spiders, freaks and more.
Location: McFetridge Sports Center, 3843 N. California Avenue
Time: 4:30pm - 6pm
Cost: $5
Note: All costumed kids are entitled to a free admission.
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October 30 -31
The Houdini
Séance
Description: Don’t miss
Chicago’s top ten Halloween events. Slip into a time only
experienced on Halloween of 1926. It’s an amazing re-enactment or
revisiting from the world beyond – showcasing the séance of Harry
Houdini
Location: Excalibur Nightclub, 632 North Dearborn
Time: 7pm (kids), 8:30pm (Adults), 7pm (14+), 8:30pm (Adults +),
Midnight (Adults)
Cost: $13
Note: Check times for children because the times vary
October 31
North
Halsted Street Halloween Parade
Description: Get freaked out with goblins and creepy creatures,
when you flaunt your best costume at the critically acclaimed
8th annual parade travels up Halsted Street in Lakeview and
kicks-off the chilling and thrilling fun on Halsted and Belmont
streets.
Location: Belmont & Halsted
Time: 5:30pm -11pm
Cost: FREE
October 31
North Halsted Street Halloween Party
Description: There’s a cash sweepstakes for everyone to compete
for at the 9th annual costume challenge. Beyond your costume
there are tricks and treats for kids of all ages.
Location: Halsted between Belmont and Cornelia
Time: 5:30 pm
Cost: FREE
October 31
Children’s Halloween Party
Description: It’s not all scares and fear at the Glessner House
Museum, but the whole family is bound to find something to win,
do and enjoy.
Location: Glessner House Museum & Chicago Public Library, 1800
S. Prairie Avenue
Time: 4pm- 6pm
Cost: Varies
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October 31
Haunted Paseo Boricua
Description: A fusion of cultural diversity and terrifying fun
is what every family can expect at the haunted Paseo BGircua
Location: Division Street between Western and California
Time: 3pm - 7pm
Cost: Free
October 31
Teenie Halloweenie
Description: Pop in for an exciting Halloween event of ghosts,
goblins, pumpkin decorating and a live performance by "Wacky
Drack".
Location: Daley Bicentennial Plaza, 337 E. Randolph
Time: 10:30am – 12pm
Cost: Ages 1 - 5, Free
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