Chicago Halloween & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Chicago and surrounding areas
Chicago welcomes Halloween 2025 near Navy Pier and The Loop, with macabre happenings staged by theaters and haunted tours around Millennium Park. The area offers frightful attractions, costume contests, and seasonal celebrations including haunted mazes, spooky riverfront strolls, and family festivals.
Find the best Chicago Halloween happenings this year!
Editor's Picks (6)
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13th Floor Haunted House Chicago
(Schiller Park)
Two distinct haunted attractions: Shattered Skyline and World's Fair.
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HOPtober Fest
(Wheaton)
Adult-only fall festival with craft beverages.
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2025 Spooktacular
(Lombard)
Downtown Halloween festival with games and trick-or-treating
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Disney in Concert: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Live
Live orchestra accompanies The Nightmare Before Christmas film
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Ghosts of Chicago Tour
Chicago's top-rated family-friendly ghost tour
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The Morton Arboretum Fall Color Festival
(Lisle)
1,700 acres of vibrant fall color and seasonal events
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Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat Event
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View full details →Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade
Arts in the Dark is a magical evening parade celebrating Halloween as the...
View full details →West Chicago Halloween Festivities
Join the City of West Chicago and the West Chicago Public Library District...
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Official Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl
Get ready for Chicago's most thrilling Halloween bar crawl, spanning the vibrant nightlife...
View full details →Chicago Booze and Boos Tour
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View full details →Chicago Halloween Ball
Prepare for Chicago's most epic Halloween celebration at the Haunted Halloween Ball. This...
View full details →Haunted Experiences Near Chicago
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Chicago Haunted History & Ghost Tour
Uncover the chilling secrets of Chicago on this evening ghost tour. They'll guide...
View full details →AirOtic Soirée Presents: BITE!
Step into the shadows for 'BITE!', a Halloween-themed cirque-burlesque cabaret by AirOtic Soirée....
View full details →Haunted Trails Burbank
Haunted Trails Burbank offers a unique, year-round Halloween-themed experience with a wide array...
View full details →Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment Near Chicago
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Disney in Concert: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Live
Experience Tim Burton's iconic film, The Nightmare Before Christmas, like never before! The...
View full details →The Spirit Cabinet at The Magic Parlour
Step into the eerie world of The Spirit Cabinet, a special Halloween engagement...
View full details →Paranormal Activity: A New Story Live On Stage
Prepare for a chilling theatrical experience with 'Paranormal Activity: A New Story Live...
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Haunted Chicago: Ghosts & Gangsters Segway Tour
Embark on a spine-tingling Segway tour through Chicago's most haunted and notorious locations....
View full details →Ghosts of Chicago Tour
Uncover the chilling secrets of Chicago on this captivating ghost tour. Led by...
View full details →Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour
Uncover the chilling tales of Chicago's notorious gangsters and lingering spirits on this...
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Latest News & Updates
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- Senior Halloween Party at Kennedy Park in Chicago Published: Wed, Oct 29, 2025
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