Hyde Park Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Hyde Park and nearby
Hyde Park carries spooky season through its porch-lit blocks with corn mazes, Halloween happenings, and Halloween festivals that invite curiosity as much as suspense. Near the University of Chicago and Jackson Park, visitors can find ghost-story evenings, interactive mysteries, seasonal markets, and warm autumn lights.
Boo Fest Member Night gives the neighborhood a special occasion for costumes and community fun. Beyond the headline gathering, Hyde Park’s haunted experiences and fall activities make room for gentle family outings, creative celebrations, and atmospheric walks through one of Chicago’s most distinctive areas.
Browse Halloween Near Hyde Park by Category
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Halloween costume party with DJ and contest
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Exclusive after-hours museum access for members
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Live orchestra accompanies The Nightmare Before Christmas film
Haunted Experiences
Chicagoland's #1 haunted house with 5 new attractions
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Halloween-themed half marathon and 5K with costume contest
Editor's Picks
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Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade
· Chicago
Chicago's only Halloween Night parade with a $4,000 prize costume contest.
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Disney in Concert: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Live
· Chicago
Live orchestra accompanies The Nightmare Before Christmas film
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Ghosts of Chicago Tour
· Chicago
Chicago's top-rated family-friendly ghost tour
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Boo Fest Member Night
· Chicago
Exclusive after-hours museum access for members
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Shedd Aquarium Haunted House Party
· Chicago
Halloween party with house music and DJs at an aquarium
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The Spirit Cabinet at The Magic Parlour
· Chicago
Spiritualist magic theater exploring the spookier side of illusions
Hyde Park Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
