Cicero Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties 2026

Pink Peach Events Presents: Trick or Turn Up — Hip-Hop & R&B is a Halloween party for ages 21+ with Hip-Hop and R&B music. Features include a DJ, dance floor, cash bar, food for purchase, a photo booth, and a...

Shedd Aquarium's Haunted House Party combines house music and Halloween, with DJs Gene Hunt and Heather. The event includes food and access to aquarium exhibits after dark.

The Haunted Halloween Ball 2026 takes place at the Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago for ages 21+. The event features DJs, costumed characters, and a contest with $2,000 in prizes.

Chicago's Halloween Bar Crawl allows costumed participants to visit top bars and pubs. Attendees receive waived cover charges, drink specials, live music, and contests.

A Halloween Comedy Bash includes live stand-up, a 'Best Costume Contest' with a cash prize, poetry, and vendors. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago hosts an Oktoberfest celebration with bratwurst, specialty beers, and pretzels. Live music and dancing fill the air, alongside giveaways and a spirited atmosphere.

The Local Edition Fall Night Market showcases small-batch and slow-made goods from local businesses. Jessie De La Pena will perform live music from 6 PM to 10 PM. A special 'Local Edition' cocktail or mocktail will be available. The market...

Monster Mall Chicago hosts a spooky shopping experience at Midwest Coast Brewing Company, featuring small businesses with Halloween, Goth, Punk, and Alternative merchandise. Food, drinks (21+), and music are available. Entry and parking are free.

An official Halloween bar crawl in Chicago includes access to participating venues with no cover charges and exclusive drink specials. A $2,500+ costume contest with cash and prizes is featured.

Sunset Society transforms a historic Logan Square mansion into a Halloween lair on October 31st. Sixteen DJs will play house, tech house, and underground music across multiple floors, with visual installations and a costume contest.

Federales Fulton Market hosts a Pumpkin Carving Party on October 26th. For $30, attendees receive a pumpkin, carving kit, and a select margarita. This event offers a chance to get creative and enjoy fall festivities in Fulton Market.

Masada hosts an Afrobeats Fridayz Halloween costume party featuring DJs spinning Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, and RnB. Attendees can showcase their creative costumes for a chance to win up to $1000 in prizes. Early arrival is recommended to guarantee entry.

Afrobeats Saturdayz: Halloween Costume Party at Masada features Afrobeats music, dancing, and a costume contest with prizes up to $1000. DJs Diesel & Hypeman provide music.

The West Loop Halloween Bar Crawl in Chicago offers a welcome shot and discounted drinks or free shots at participating venues. A costume contest with a $250 cash prize is included.

A host-guided Halloween bar crawl through Chicago's West Town neighborhood visits four establishments, beginning at North Damen Avenue & West Division Street. A complimentary shot is provided, and costumes are encouraged.

WIOFA Presents All Hallows' Evening 2, a Halloween-themed event at Jefferson Tap & Grille, supports childhood cancer and blood disorder patients. For $100, guests receive access to a private second-floor space, dinner, a 3-hour open bar, and raffle entry, with...

Hibiscus & Honey hosts a fall-themed afternoon tea featuring a curated selection of teas, herbal infusions, and sweet and savory treats served family-style. It is an opportunity to connect with friends and new faces while exploring the beauty of herbs.

Dark Paradise: Halloween Bash features scary beats and creepy decorations for an ultimate dark celebration. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes.

This hands-on class teaches participants to bake seasonal fall treats, including pumpkin scones and caramel apple pull-apart bread. All baked goods are prepared from start to finish and can be taken home.

River North's Halloween Day Crawl offers daytime bar hopping at top venues. The event includes admission to multiple bars, three welcome shots, and access to special drink prices. A costume contest offers chances to win prizes, with winners announced via...

Chicago's largest Halloween costume party is at the Congress Plaza Hotel, transforming its ballrooms into a zombie-infested setting. The event includes dancing to top DJs, costumed entertainment, and a costume contest with cash prizes.

A two-day Halloween bar crawl in Chicago's River North and West Loop districts offers admission to multiple venues with no additional cover. The 21+ event includes complimentary shots, drink specials, live DJ music, and an after-party. Costumes are encouraged.

A day trip from Chicago to Wisconsin features wine tasting, apple picking, and lunch. Participants will have free time to explore and shop in Lake Geneva. Round-trip motorcoach transportation from Chicago is included.

Eataly Chicago offers a hands-on class in making pumpkin ravioli from scratch. Participants will learn pasta traditions, prepare a filling, and craft dough. The class includes antipasto, Prosecco, and a wine pairing, with the option to take the creation home.

Chicago hosts Twisted Horrors: A Femme Halloween Soiree, a femme-focused event for women who love women. The soiree includes pole and burlesque performances, with a prize for the best costume. Attendees are encouraged to dress to impress.

St. Alphonsus Parish's annual Oktoberfest in Chicago features live performances by Y2K and 16 Candles. Y2K performs from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, followed by 16 Candles from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The event includes festival activities, food, and...

A Halloween night lake cruise on Lake Michigan features music from a live DJ across three decks of a luxury yacht and stocked bars. Stunning nighttime views of the Chicago skyline and a costume contest are included. All attendees must...

A 3-story luxury yacht hosts a Halloween celebration on Lake Michigan, offering nighttime views of the Chicago skyline, a live DJ, and cocktails for purchase. A costume contest is also featured.

A Halloween night river cruise on the Chicago River offers skyline views from a two-story yacht, a full bar, and a dance floor. One of Chicago's top DJs will perform live music, and a costume contest is part of the...

The Anita Dee II in Chicago hosts an R&B Halloween Costume Yacht Party on the water. DJ NEHPETS will play R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae, and Latin music across three levels. The yacht features indoor dance floors, a rooftop deck, and...

The 5th Annual Memento Mori Gala is scheduled for October 30, 2026, at the International Museum of Surgical Science. The event includes dancing, tarot and palm readings, and hors d'oeuvres. Guests receive four free drink tickets and can participate in...

Sunset Society presents Haunted Harbor, a 10-hour Halloween event on the Chicago Lakefront. The shoreline will be transformed with spooky visuals and atmospheric lighting against Lake Michigan and the city skyline. The lineup features underground DJs playing house, tech house,...

The Boos & Booze Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl in the West Loop allows participants to visit up to six venues with no cover charge, discounted drinks, complimentary shots, and an afterparty. A $20 Postmates credit is included.

The Nightmare Bar in Chicago provides a 90-minute immersive experience inspired by Tim Burton and horror classics. It includes themed drinks, games, and a fantastical atmosphere.

The 4th Annual Memento Mori Gala, hosted by the International Museum of Surgical Science, is a Halloween celebration in a historic lakeside mansion. The event includes dancing, live entertainment, treats, and readings. Medical history is on display.

The Midnight Masquerade is an adults-only Halloween party in Chicago. The venue features a DJ, burlesque showcases, and immersive installations. A cocktail bar, themed photo zone, and dancing are included.

A 2-2.5 hour walking tour through Chicago's Lincoln Park area combines ghost stories with a pub crawl, visiting up to three haunted bars. The tour covers tales of gangsters, lore, and spectral encounters, led by costumed guides. It is for...

The Lincoln Park Wine Fest returns to Chicago's Jonquil Park for its ninth year, transforming the space into a lively open-air market. Attendees can indulge in ticketed wine tastings, exploring a diverse selection of varietals. This event is part of...

Alumni from Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, MIT, Penn, Princeton, Stanford, Yale, and UChicago are invited to a Halloween and Oktoberfest costume party at Moe's Cantina River North.