About this Event
Once Upon a Brunch: Halloween Edition
Saturday, October 31, 2026
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Halloween is taking over Once Upon a Brunch!
Join us at Da Book Joint for a festive afternoon where books, brunch, and Halloween come together. Come dressed in your Halloween best, grab a plate, meet fellow book lovers, and spend an afternoon celebrating good food, great books, and even better company.
Whether you’re coming in costume or simply coming for the books, this is your invitation to slow down, eat well, discover your next read, and enjoy some grown-up fun with your fellow book lovers.
📚 What’s Included
General Admission – $45
Includes:
- Special Halloween-themed brunch
- A preselected bestselling book to take home
- Admission to the event
Premium Admission – $65
Includes:
- Special Halloween-themed brunch
- Your choice of any book in the store up to $35
- Admission to the event
🎃 Come in Costume!
Halloween costumes are highly encouraged! Whether you’re serving spooky, sexy, funny, literary, nostalgic, or completely over-the-top, we want to see what you come up with.
So grab your favorite costume, bring your love of books, and come brunch with us!
📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Da Book Joint
6900 S. Stony Island Ave. | Chicago, IL
Seats are limited, so grab your ticket and come celebrate Halloween the Da Book Joint way — with a good book in one hand and a plate in the other.
Event venue & nearby stays
Da Book Joint, 6900 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, United States
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