Halloween Celebrations In Chicago 2024

The Windy City’s Halloween celebrations are world-renowned, and for good reason. Every year, Chicago goes all out for the spooky holiday, with haunted houses, hayrides, and Halloween parties. The city is also home to some of the best Halloween events in the country, including the Halloween Parade and the Halloween Harvest Festival. 

If you’re looking for a Halloween celebration that’s sure to be a blast, look no further than Chicago. Here are the top Halloween events in the city that you won’t want to miss.

Halloween events in Chicago

Check out happening halloween events all around Chicago, IL

Sugar Skull Painting Party

 Thu, 23 Oct at 06:30 pm Cafe Con Leche USD 45

Day Of The Dead Halloween Bar Crawl

 Sat, 01 Nov at 02:00 pm River North USD 10 to 15

Parlay Halloween Party

 Sat, 25 Oct at 09:00 pm Parlay Lincoln Park Free

HOSPITAL OF THE UNKNOWN

 Sat, 01 Nov at 10:00 pm LITE Chicago Free

Industry Networking Game Night Halloween Edition

 Fri, 31 Oct at 07:00 pm 2147 S Lumber St USD 13

Halloween Celebration: Terrifyingly Smooth Skin Awaits!

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 am European Wax Center Free

Scary Smooth Halloween

 Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 am European Wax Center Free

The Count’s Court: Royalty of the Undead

 Thu, 30 Oct at 09:00 pm King of Cups USD 215

Songs 'n Swings: Halloween Party with Music in the Park *Edgewater*

 Sun, 26 Oct at 12:00 pm Senn (Nicholas) Park Free

Chicago Halloween Party Cruise | Pier Pressure® Black Pearl

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm Spirit of Chicago Yacht USD 30 to 56

Pumpkin Palooza

 Thu, 30 Oct at 05:30 pm UChicagoGRAD Headquarters USD 7

Dia de Los Muertos and Halloween Pumpkin Decorating event - FREE event

 Wed, 29 Oct at 05:00 pm Su Casa Mexican Restaurant Free

Howl at the Moon Chicago's Halloween Party November 1st

 Sat, 01 Nov at 05:00 pm Howl at the Moon Chicago Free

Halloween Night Sip and Paint

 Fri, 31 Oct at 07:00 pm Toast To Paint USD 34 to 45

28th Annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm Northalsted

A Halloween House Music Weekend. Night of The Dead and Day of The Dead.

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm VU Rooftop. 22nd Floor USD 20

GRRR: A NIGHTBEAR ON CLARK STREET

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm 4923 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60640

The Reveler's TV Land Halloween Special

 Fri, 31 Oct at 10:00 pm The Reveler USD 26

Sleepyheads Chicago: 80's Halloween Party [Early Edition 3-8pm]

 Sat, 25 Oct at 03:00 pm Subterranean USD 21

Friday Night - Haunted Carnival

 Fri, 31 Oct at 10:00 pm LOFT 22 USD 26 to 34

Pumpkin Paint & Snack

 Wed, 29 Oct at 07:00 pm The Last Chapter Book Shop USD 22

Nightmare on Chicago Street 2025

 Sat, 25 Oct at 06:00 pm E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120, United States

The Boos & Booze Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl | Wrigley

 Sat, 25 Oct at 02:00 pm Headquarters Beercade USD 14 to 37

Navy Pier Halloween Bar Fest

 Sat, 01 Nov at 02:00 pm Navy Pier USD 14

A Spooky Halloween Tribute to Soul Music & Steppin’

 Thu, 30 Oct at 06:00 pm Jamaica Jerk Villa USD 28

Boo! At The Park at Park 599!

 Sun, 26 Oct at 02:00 pm Andersonville Chicago

Haunted House Party

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

The Finale. The Last Party at Cerise Rooftop. House Music and Techno.

 Sun, 26 Oct at 03:00 pm Cerise Rooftop. 26th Floor at Virgin Hotels USD 12

Chicago Official Halloween Bar Crawl

 Fri, 31 Oct at 05:00 pm Chicago USD 15 to 36

Carnivale Masquerade Ball

 Fri, 31 Oct at 07:00 pm 702 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60661

Daft Disko Halloween: Chicago @ Navy Pier

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm Bar Sol Navy Pier USD 21

Baila Habibi حبيبي Halloween Rooftop Party

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm Selva USD 30 to 108

Haunted Hotel Halloween Ball 2025 at Congress Plaza Hotel

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago USD 30 to 1,166

BACKWOODS & CUTWATER HALLOWEEN PARTY

 Sat, 01 Nov at 10:00 pm 60651 USD 18 to 29

CHICAGO HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL - 10+ Bars - Nov 1st

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm Wrigleyville USD 19 to 35

Bazaar of the Occult VI

 Sun, 26 Oct at 05:00 pm Sleeping Village Free

Blade Rave - A Vampire Themed Rave at House of Blues Chicago

 Thu, 30 Oct at 09:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

Adults Night Out: Howl-o-ween Presented by Grey Goose Vodka and Patrón Tequila

 Fri, 24 Oct at 06:30 pm N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614

Afrobeats Saturdayz: Halloween costume party (Up to $1000 in prizes)

 Sat, 01 Nov at 10:00 pm Masada

Halloween Night. The Night of The Dead. House Music

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm VU Rooftop Bar USD 15

tRiCk oR TrEaT FeSt At cHaSe PaRk!!!

 Sat, 25 Oct at 02:00 pm 4701 N Ashland Ave Fl 2, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60640

Pumpkin Pick-Up Party - Hosted By, The NL Ferrata Team

 Sat, 25 Oct at 11:30 am Glessner House Free

My Life With The Thrill K*ll Kult at Concord Music Hall

 Fri, 31 Oct Concord Music Hall

Halloween R&B Fright Fest

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm Park Tavern USD 0 to 241

Afrobeats Fridayz @ Masada: Halloween Costume party (Up to $500 in prizes)

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm Masada USD 0 to 135

Illumination 2025

 Sat, 25 Oct at 09:00 pm Moonlight Studios Free

Haunted Rooftop Party

 Fri, 31 Oct at 11:00 am The Riu Rooftop Chicago Free

Juke Me Till I Scream Yacht Cruise FT: Power 92 (DJ Nehpets)

 Sun, 26 Oct at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 39 to 429

Ravenswood Trunk or Treat

 Sat, 25 Oct at 01:00 pm 4600 N Ravenswood Ave Free

Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl 2025 | Saturday, November 1st

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:30 pm Joy District USD 18 to 39

Spooky Fest

 Sat, 25 Oct at 11:00 am 3518-28 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60609

Three 6 Mafia, Pouya, Project Pat, Suicide Silence, 1900Rugrat, Terror, Lil Wyte, Candy, 200 Stab Wounds, Snuffed on Sight, Bodybox, Empty Shell Casing, No Cure, CANDY in Chicago

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

FRIGHT FEST: West Loop and River North Bar Crawl

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm Good Night John Boy USD 20

Thriller Dance Class!

 Wed, 29 Oct at 07:00 pm May I Have This Dance

DANCE OF THE DEAD CHICAGO'S BIGGEST BAR CRAWL

 Sat, 01 Nov at 12:00 pm Joy District USD 14 to 61

Día de Los Muertos Bingo Brunch at Barrio

 Sun, 02 Nov at 12:30 pm Barrio Free

Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl

 Sat, 25 Oct at 04:00 pm Chicago USD 15 to 36

Spooktacular 2025 | Lincoln Avenue

 Sat, 25 Oct at 01:00 pm Lincoln Park

David Byrne in Chicago

 Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm The Auditorium

DJ Gloria Presents: The Annual LGBTQ Halloween Bash! DIA DE LAS BRUAS!

 Sat, 25 Oct at 05:00 pm The Dandy Crown USD 13

Nightmare On 24th St.

 Thu, 30 Oct at 09:00 pm Row 24 Chicago USD 26 to 62

Nightmare on ROOF

 Fri, 31 Oct at 10:00 pm ROOF on theWit USD 34 to 45

Spooky Bluetopia

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:30 pm Hairpin Arts Center

This is life Trunk or Treat & Halloween Costume Contest

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm Hamilton Park Free

Annual Nocturna All Hallows' Eve Goth Ball w/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah; 18+

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm Metro

Hallelujah! Youth Movie Night

 Fri, 24 Oct at 06:00 pm God's House of Divine Revelation Church Free

Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade & Costume Contest

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:30 pm Halsted & Belmont

Dumpstaphunk at Garcia's in Chicago - 2 Nights Halloween Weekend!

Sat, 01 Nov at 08:00 pm Garcia's Chicago

Sanctuary - Halloween - Saturday October 25th

 Sat, 25 Oct at 09:00 pm Underground Lounge - Chicago

Dumpstaphunk at Garcia's in Chicago - 2 Nights Halloween Weekend!

Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm Garcia's Chicago

Welcome to the Freakshow

 Wed, 22 Oct at 06:30 pm Buzzed By ZEA - Salon & Bar USD 71

Tropical Halloween Studio Party 2025

 Sat, 01 Nov at 08:30 pm Latin Street Music & Dancing

Nightmare on Division St. Halloween Party

 Fri, 31 Oct at 10:00 pm Galeria Chicago USD 24 to 35

BUTCH PLEASE: HALLOQUEEN

 Sat, 25 Oct at 09:00 pm Jackhammer USD 7 to 23

Halloween Boat Party (3 Levels) Costumes Optional (Chicago)

 Sun, 26 Oct at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 50 to 637

Halloween Paint & Sip

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:30 pm Lux Accents Studios USD 55 to 85

SANCTUM FEST 2025 - Lebanon Hanover, Martin Dupont + more

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm Thalia Hall

WIOFA Presents All Hallows’ Evening

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm Jefferson Tap & Grille USD 100

Haunted Halloween Night Lake Cruise on Saturday, October 25th

 Sat, 25 Oct at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 27 to 42

Chicago Day of The Dead Bar Crawl - Dia De Muertos

 Sat, 01 Nov at 04:00 pm Chicago USD 15 to 31

Halloween at Colvin Castle

 Sat, 25 Oct at 08:00 pm Colvin House USD 50

Pharaoh Night

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm Motherland Cafe Free

Fright Night Halloween Bar Crawl Chicago

 Fri, 31 Oct at 07:30 pm Joy District USD 18 to 29

Halloween Fest! at Gary Comer Youth Center

 Sat, 25 Oct at 02:00 pm Gary Comer Youth Center Free

Duffy's Dance of the Dead

 Sat, 01 Nov at 09:00 pm Duffy's Tavern and Grille USD 26

They Are Gutting a Body of Water

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm Subterranean

All Access (13th Annual) 2025 Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl

 Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm Lincoln Park, River North, Wicker Park Venues USD 0 to 31

AirOtic Soirée Presents: BITE!

 Thu, 02 Oct at 07:30 pm Experience 868 USD 85 to 131

Doom Yoga: Halloween

 Sun, 26 Oct at 07:00 pm Tula Yoga Studio USD 34

Family-friendly HALLOWEEKEND! Arts Fundraiser

 Sat, 25 Oct at 09:30 am Filament Theatre Free

Haunted Halloween Night Lake Cruise on Friday, October 31st

 Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 27 to 42

Halloween Pet Photos with Courtney

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm Hey, I Thought Of You Free

Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute & Ocean Avenue Stompers Horn

 Fri, 31 Oct at 07:30 pm Park West

Chicago "Boos Fest" Halloween Bar Crawl

 Sat, 01 Nov at 05:00 pm Chop Shop

Camp Crystal Lake Scaryoke at The Butcher's Tap

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm The Butcher’s Tap USD 26

FRIDAY THE (13th) 31ST @ THE DIME

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm The Dime USD 34 to 66

BOO! Bayou Zombie Graveyard

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm Blue Bayou USD 26

DAVENPORT ACADEMY (HOME OF THE BADDIES)

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret USD 0 to 118

Fire Pitch Fall Family Fest

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:30 pm 3626 N Talman Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60618

Playboys and Bunnies Halloween Night

 Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm Row 24 USD 13 to 215