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Endless frights and fun this year in the Windy City

In a big city like Chicago, there are quite a few Halloween parties near you to pick from. Honestly, it’s pretty overwhelming, and even the most adventurous person might not be able to keep up with it all.

There are so many awesome Halloween parties near you in Chicago that we figured we’d make it easier by running through every event in one easy-to-read breakdown so you don’t miss out on the ones you’re most excited for. We jam-packed any and everything that’s happening for Halloween in the city onto this list so that all your options are in one place. You’re welcome!


Don’t forget, Halloween’s on a Tuesday this year. So make sure your entire weekend and Monday are extra spooky.

Here is Chicago’s Ultimate Halloween 2019 Guide.


Costume Shops

Not so fast. Before you hit a Halloween event near you, you need to pick out a costume first! Chicago has plenty of costume shops and some are even open year-round for you early birds.

Halloween Hallway Costume Stores – These stores might be your best bet for a grab-and-go costume. Check out their website or visit one of their locations in the Loop, South Loop, River North, Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, or Wrigleyville.

– These stores might be your best bet for a grab-and-go costume. Check out their website or visit one of their locations in the Loop, South Loop, River North, Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, or Wrigleyville. Chicago Costume – This spot is open year-round and offers unique, hard-to-find, and upscale costumes fit for any event.

– This spot is open year-round and offers unique, hard-to-find, and upscale costumes fit for any event. Hollywood Mirror – The famous novelty shop in Lakeview has plenty of gag gifts, wigs, and silly accessories for you to build your own costume.

– The famous novelty shop in Lakeview has plenty of gag gifts, wigs, and silly accessories for you to build your own costume. Fantasy Costumes – This Portage Park megastore has been around for over 50 years and is fully stocked. You need it, they have it.

– This Portage Park megastore has been around for over 50 years and is fully stocked. You need it, they have it. Spirit Halloween – If you’re out in the burbs, you’ve probably seen these pop up around Halloween time. These are great for trendy, grab-and-go costumes.

Concerts

If you’re looking for Halloween parties near you in Chicago, there are always plenty of great acts coming to Chicago and there’s no shortage of them on Halloween weekend (or weekends, depending on how you look at it). Find parking ahead of time easily with Chicago Parking Map.


Bar Crawls

Get weird for Halloween by attending Halloween events that feature some good ol’ fashioned day drinking. Here are some of the best bar crawls you can hop into during Halloween weekend.

2019 Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl – Hit up favorite haunts in Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and River North and enter the costume contest for a chance to $1,000 at this classic crawl on October 25.

– Hit up favorite haunts in Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and River North and enter the costume contest for a chance to $1,000 at this classic crawl on October 25. Halloween DAY Crawl in River North – Attend this Halloween event in River North in your creepiest costume to visit the best bars on Saturday, October 26 at 11 am.

– Attend this Halloween event in River North in your creepiest costume to visit the best bars on Saturday, October 26 at 11 am. Wrigleyville Halloween Crawl – ChicagoTwentySomething is bringing another fun bar crawl experience to the Wrigleyville neighborhood, including a buffet and costume contests on Saturday, October 26 at 7 pm.

– ChicagoTwentySomething is bringing another fun bar crawl experience to the Wrigleyville neighborhood, including a buffet and costume contests on Saturday, October 26 at 7 pm. Wicker Park Halloween Bar Crawl – Enjoy a pre-party, bar crawl, and after-party on this year’s Halloween beer tour of Wicker Park on Saturday, October 26 from 4 – 10 pm.

– Enjoy a pre-party, bar crawl, and after-party on this year’s Halloween beer tour of Wicker Park on Saturday, October 26 from 4 – 10 pm. Brew-Ja Crawl – Pilsen’s newest bar crawl is spooky-themed and perfect for this list. Enjoy Pilsen’s finest brews along 18th street on Saturday, November 2 from 12 – 6 pm.

Balls and Masquerades


Are you looking for a Halloween party near you in Chicago that will make you feel classy and elegant like Dracula? A Halloween ball or masquerade is the event for you. Here’s where you can find them in Chicago.

Halloween Parties & Entertainment in Chicago

Just lookin’ to party? Or are you looking to celebrate in a non-traditional way? Easy enough. Here are some other Halloween events happening around town.


Parades

Would you rather sit back and watch a haunted procession? Watch creeps and ghouls glide by at these fun Halloween events.

Spooky Pooch Parade – Bring your costumed furry friend to the Chicago Botanic Garden and follow a fun parade route on Sunday, October 13.

– Bring your costumed furry friend to the Chicago Botanic Garden and follow a fun parade route on Sunday, October 13. Arts in the Dark Parade – Gather on Saturday, October 19 from 6 pm – 8 pm for a parade of performances, giant puppets, and decorative displays on State Street from Lake to Van Buren.

– Gather on Saturday, October 19 from 6 pm – 8 pm for a parade of performances, giant puppets, and decorative displays on State Street from Lake to Van Buren. Northalsted Halloween Parade – Don’t miss this creative costume event in Boystown on Thursday, October 31 at 7:30 pm.

Haunted Houses

There are also plenty of Halloween parties near you in Chicago that feature haunted houses. Many are in the ‘burbs, but they’re worth the trip. Too scared? Too bad. You need to enter these if you dare.


Scary Movies

There’s nothing like watching horror movies in October. Ring in Halloween with freaky films at Chicago’s favorite theaters.

Music Box Theatre – Music Box of Horrors 2019 Series

– Music Box of Horrors 2019 Series Logan Theatre – It’s all classic horror movies for the entire month of October!

– It’s all classic horror movies for the entire month of October! The Massacre @ The Davis Theater – 24 full hours of horror movie fun on September 28 – 29!

Trick-or-Treating


If you want to keep it traditional, Chicago has some wonderful neighborhoods where you and your family can enjoy a fall breeze while visiting beautifully decorated homes. According to multiple surveys, these are the best ‘hoods for trick-or-treating.

Roscoe Village

Hyde Park

Wicker Park

Lincoln Park

Southport Corridor

Anything we missed? Got a tip on a super cool Halloween event that you want everyone to know about? Tell us below!

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