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Chicago Pizza Pass
Say hello to the Choose Chicago Pizza Pass — your ticket to exploring the city’s iconic pizza scene one slice at a time. Choose Chicago…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Halloween at Kings
On Halloween night, Kings will offer a “Bowl One, Get One” deal, inviting guests to don their most haunting costumes for a chance to enjoy free bowling —…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Ear Taxi Festival
The Ear Taxi Festival 2025, themed “The Composer’s Voice,” is a landmark event showcasing contemporary concert music across Chicagoland from October 3 through November 2,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Boo! at the Zoo
Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Trick or Treat
Join us for a spooktacular trick-or-treating event! Treats, face painting balloon art and a Halloween photo pop-up await!
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
Día de los Muertos Ritmo del Mar at Shedd Aquarium
¡Celebra la Vida! Join us for a special Día de los Muertos Ritmo del Mar. Honor tradition and revel in rhythm during a vibrant night of music,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Ear Taxi Festival
The Ear Taxi Festival 2025, themed “The Composer’s Voice,” is a landmark event showcasing contemporary concert music across Chicagoland from October 3 through November 2,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Boo! at the Zoo
Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Sloomooween at Sloomoo Institute
Sloomooween is HERE at Sloomoo Institute, the world’s #1 Halloween Slime Experience! Trick-or-Treating! Costume Contests! Meet Sloomoo! And brave getting SLIMED at Spooky Falls!
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Lights, Camera, Create!
The stage is set at Chicago Actor’s Studio for Spooky Fun! Theatrical Skits & Pumpkin Decorating – Be entertained while you bring your creative vision…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Montrose Monster Mash
The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to present the first annual Montrose Monster Mash, a brand-new, family-friendly Halloween celebration that’s bound to become…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Pigmented Black Fine Art Faire
Pigment International’s Pigmented: Black Fine Art Faire will take place October 31 – November 2, 2025, at the acclaimed Zhou B Art Center, located at 1029…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Reveler’s Kid’s Halloween Party 2025!
Think your little ghoul or goblin has the best costume in town? Then join us at The Reveler for our annual Kids Halloween Party &…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Single Living Finds A Boo! A Comedy Variety Show
Get ready for a night of comedy so good, it’s scary! Headlining the show is Single Living, a Chicago-based, all-Black women improv team that’s been…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade
The 28th annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade, October 31st, 2025 in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ Northalsted neighborhood! The free-to-watch parade, ranked one of the top ten in…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Haunted Halloween Night River Cruise
ChicagoCruiseEvents.com is hosting a roster of various cruises for the upcoming Halloween season- 4 different options starting at $20/ticket. Dance and drink the night away…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Haunted Halloween Night Lake Cruise
ChicagoCruiseEvents.com is hosting a roster of various cruises for the upcoming Halloween season- 4 different options starting at $20/ticket. Dance and drink the night away…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Haunted Hotel Halloween Ball
Experience a night of thrills party-goers at Chicago’s biggest Halloween costume party, Haunted Halloween Ball, on Friday, October 31, 2025 at the Congress Plaza Hotel,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Ear Taxi Festival
The Ear Taxi Festival 2025, themed “The Composer’s Voice,” is a landmark event showcasing contemporary concert music across Chicagoland from October 3 through November 2,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Rogers Park celebrates Día de los Muertos
The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance is proud to announce the first-ever community celebration of Día de los Muertos, November 1-2, 2025. The celebration takes…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Pigmented Black Fine Art Faire
Pigment International’s Pigmented: Black Fine Art Faire will take place October 31 – November 2, 2025, at the acclaimed Zhou B Art Center, located at 1029…
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