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Here’s Where You Can Celebrate Halloween In Wicker Park, Bucktown And West Town This Weekend

From pumpkin carvings to costume contests, the three neighborhoods have plenty of family-friendly events to offer this weekend.

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Hannah Alani

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WICKER PARK — This weekend is jam-packed with Halloween events across Wicker Park, Bucktown and West Town.

Here’s a round up of what’s happening.

Thursday

“Hocus Pocus” and Pumpkin Painting Contest, Gracie O’Malley’s, 1635 N. Milwaukee Ave.  / 7 p.m. / $15 

Friday

Pumpkin Carving At Olivia’s, Olivia’s Market, 2014 W. Wabansia Ave. / 3 p.m. / FREE; encouraged to bring your own pumpkins

“Michiko Itatani: Cosmic Codes” opening reception, One After 909, 906 N. Ashland Ave. / 6 p.m.

80s/90s Karaoke and Costume Contest, Gracie O’Malley’s, 1635 N. Milwaukee Ave. / 8 p.m. / FREE

Saturday

Boo-Palooza, Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Ave. / 10 a.m. / Suggested donation $10/family or $10 group of 2-4 adults. Festival includes pet parade, costume contests, face painting and more.

Neighborhood Fall Festival, St. George Orthodox Cathedral, 917 N. Wood St. / 12-5 p.m. / FREE

Halloween Party at Commercial Club Park, 1845 W. Rice St. / 2-3:30 p.m. / FREE

Evil Clown Halloween Party, Mac’s Wood Grilled, 1801 W. Division St. / 8 p.m. / No cover

Sunday

Last weekend of Wicker Park Farmers Market, Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Ave. / 8 a.m. / FREE

Pumpkin Carving, Homestead On The Roof, 1924 W. Chicago Ave. / 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. / $15

Know of an event that’s not on this list? Let me know and I’ll update the article. Email me event details to hannah@blockclubchi.org.

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