Halloween
Events in Chicago 2026

Halloween 2026 Celebrations In Chicago

This Spooky season in Chicago is ready to have a blast, October is a great time to visit with the weather cooling down. And If you love Halloween, River North and Lincoln Park are the best places to be! Drawing in thousands of people, Halloween in Chicago offers stunning displays of fun and finery. Vampires, zombies, ghosts, goblins, and everything else parade up and down the Windy City's famed streets, showcasing the city's famed wit and ingenuity in their meticulously created costumes.

Fun Things To Do on Halloween 2026 In Chicago

If you're eager to sneak out on Halloween night this 2026, you're in for a treat. Halloween in Chicago offers a unique experience that's unforgettable, from famous craft brew tastings to house music day parties and haunted crawls, the city will be filled with excitement. 

1) A Chosen Few DJs Halloween Day Party. A House Music Event w $1,000 Costume Contest

Celebrate with us on Halloween day at A Chosen Few DJs Halloween Day Party. A House Music Event w $1,000 Costume Contest! Taking place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Le Nocturne Chicago (4810 N Broadway). Dance to legendary Chicago house beats from Terry Hunter, Alan King, Gene Hunt, Lori Branch, and Duke Shin while competing for $1,000 in cash and bottle service prizes.

2) The Fright Crawl | Chicago's Hottest Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Fri, Oct 30

Kick off Halloween weekend early with Chicago's Friday takeover at The Fright Crawl | Chicago's Hottest Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Fri, Oct 30! Taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 2:00 AM across River North's top nightlife spots. Enjoy 1 wristband, 4+ bars, no cover charges, dedicated hosts, drink specials, and a live crawl map to guide your night.

3) River North Halloween Bar Crawl 2026

4) Zoo Brews: Howls and Growls

5) Chicago's Haunted Hop 2026: Halloween Bar Crawl (Saturday, Oct 31)

Join the city's signature Halloween night crawl at Chicago's Haunted Hop 2026: Halloween Bar Crawl (Saturday, Oct 31)! Taking place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM, starting at HQ Beercade (213 W Institute Pl). Features wristband access with no cover to 4+ top River North venues, interactive live maps, hosted check-ins, costume contests, and hundreds of costumed partygoers.