Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up
Visitors can wander through downtown Chicago's only corn maze, pick out pumpkins from the patch, and take photos at themed installations. The festival also offers carnival games, gem mining, axe throwing, and psychic readings with fortune tellers. Guests can enjoy apple cider donuts, food truck fare, and seasonal cocktails from full bars on-site.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
$11.21 for Entry + Corn Maze; kids ages 5–11: $9.99; other packages are listed at $19.81–$122.41.
Ages
All Ages Welcome
Neighborhood
Goose Island
Food & Drink
Find seasonal snacks like apple cider donuts and festival favorites; rotating food trucks join on select weekend nights, and a full bar with seasonal alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks is available to guests 21+.
Parking
There is no designated parking lot and the event is not associated with nearby valet or parking services. Ride-sharing is encouraged.
Accessibility
The unpaved outdoor grounds are covered in straw, dirt, and gravel; wheelchairs and strollers are permitted, but caregiver assistance is recommended.
Pets
Only trained service animals are permitted.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use ride-sharing services to arrive, as the festival has no designated parking lots.
- Arrive within 30 minutes of your ticketed entry time, and be prepared to pay cashless with credit cards or Apple Pay.
- Wear closed-toed shoes if you plan to participate in axe throwing.
Special Events & Promotions
- After 7 PM, the atmosphere becomes more festive and BOO-zy; guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Rotating food trucks join on select weekend nights.
- Eligible military members who purchase admission and present valid government-issued ID can receive a complimentary axe-throwing ticket; participants must be 18 or older.
Links & Contact
Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the event suitable for children?
Yes, guests of all ages are welcome. Daytime hours are family-forward, while the evening shifts to a more festive atmosphere after 7 PM, when anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Can I bring outside food or drinks?
No outside food or beverages are permitted, including birthday cakes and cupcakes. Food and drink options are available for purchase on-site.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are not permitted due to large crowds and festival noise, but trained service animals are welcome.
What happens if it rains?
The event is 100% outdoors and operates rain or shine every day of the season.
Are Halloween costumes permitted?
Costumes are welcome as long as they are family-appropriate, do not drag on the ground, and do not include weapons, sharp objects, or vision-obstructing masks.
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