Halloween
Neighborhoods
- Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
- Bronzeville, Near South Side
- Downtown
- Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
- Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
- Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park
- Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
- Lincoln Park, Old Town
- Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
- Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
- Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards
- Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
- Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
Skeleton Pirate Ship Crashes Into Old Irving Park Lawn, Lighting Up The Block For Halloween
Neighbors can expect a cannon blast from the ship on Halloween night, along with plenty of candy, the homeowner said.
Halloween And Día De Los Muertos In Chicago 2022: 70+ Events To Celebrate Around The City
There are trunk-or-treat events for kids throughout the city, Halloween parades, haunted houses and more this Halloween weekend.
Haunted Chicago: Here’s Some Of Our Favorite Neighborhood Halloween Decorations
PHOTOS: Check out how Chicagoans have decked out homes across the city for Halloween.
What Was The Shadowy Figure That Haunted Edgewater In 1895?: ‘As Silent As The Night’
The faceless phantom-like “thing” wandered restlessly at the corner of Broadway, Ridge and Bryn Mawr avenues, spooking residents, police and horses.
After A Pandemic Slump, Portage Park’s Patio Theater Ready To Create Its Next Chapter
The owner has renovated parts of the old theater since taking it over in 2019 and plans to replace the marquee, bring back its historic "cloud sky" and hook up its organ once he has enough revenue.
Edgewater ‘Pumpkin Smash’ Lets Neighbors Compost Their Jack-O’-Lanterns This Weekend
Neighbors can bring their pumpkins to the event and toss them in a giant compost container.
5 Ways To Celebrate Halloween In Englewood This Weekend
Enjoy a weekend of Halloween fun in Englewood this week with events made for the entire family.
5 Spooky Ways To Celebrate Halloween On The West Side
Celebrate Halloween at monster mini-golf, a harvest fest or one of these community events.
Get Spooky With These 27 Halloween And El Día De Los Muertos Events Around Chicago This Weekend
Friday, Saturday and Sunday are packed with trick-or-treating, festivals and more. Here is our roundup of the festivities.
High-Rise Trick-Or-Treating Faced A Unique Threat: COVID. But Buildings Are Finding Ways Around It
It's hard for kids to go trick-or-treating in high-rises, since COVID-19 is more transmissible indoors. But buildings are using decorations, pet parades and more to celebrate.
And The Pumpkin-Carving Contest Winner Is …
More than 25 people entered our raffle through email and social media, sending in amazing painted, carved and decorated jack-o'-lanterns. Check them all out here.
Practice Your Blood-Curdling Scream At Illuminated Brew Works’ Halloween Bash Saturday
To kick off the Halloween fun, there will be a dog photo costume contest 5-10 p.m. Thursday. Photos will be posted to the company's Instagram account and followers will vote on the best-dressed pup.
Graceland Cemetery Has Been The Final ‘Home’ Of Famous Chicagoans For 161 Years
Of course, the Uptown cemetery is also said to have a ghost or two.
Chicago’s Haunted House Workers Celebrate Scaring You Again After COVID-19 Hiatus
Chicago's "haunters" — as they're called — are a tightknit group who return to haunted houses year after year to scare and delight locals.
Halloween Event With Costume Contests For Kids Set For Saturday In Humboldt Park
The day will feature food, pumpkins, music, and prizes for kids with the best costumes.
Halloween In Chicago: 33 Photos Of The Best-Decorated Spots In The City
PHOTOS: Chicagoans go all out when it comes to Halloween — and that means decking out their homes in the spookiest decorations.
Socially Distanced Trick-Or-Treating Event Coming To Bucktown And Wicker Park
Twenty-five local businesses will give out candy around the park, while trick-or-treaters also can get candy from neighborhood stores.
Jefferson Park Yard Transformed Into A ‘Cruella’-Inspired Skeleton Fashion Show For Halloween
Sisters Lily and Mila Rabb, ages 13 and 9, are the masterminds behind the Disney-inspired display at North Long Avenue and West Giddings Street.
The City Is Hosting An Online Costume Contest To Win A 10-Pound Blommer Chocolate Bar. Here’s How To Enter
Five winners of the contest will receive a giant chocolate bar.
Navy Pier Is Hosting A 3-Day Halloween Celebration Starting Friday
The festivities will include pumpkin pop-ups, a costume contest, musical performances and family-friendly events.