Lower West Side Halloween & Things to Do 2026
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Lower West Side and surrounding areas
Lower West Side lights up the fall season with haunted trails, trick or treat traditions, and pumpkin patches around its weekend hangouts. Haunted events, costume festivities, and seasonal attractions bring a lively mix of neighborhood culture and spooky entertainment, while colorful lights make evening gatherings feel special. Pilsen’s 18th Street corridor offers a recognizable local landmark for exploring.
Día de los Muertos Xicágo adds a meaningful cultural highlight to the calendar, blending art, remembrance, and community energy. Festivities make room for families, friends, and visitors seeking a distinctive autumn experience.
Find the best Lower West Side Halloween happenings this year!
Browse Halloween Near Lower West Side by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Downtown Halloween festival with games and trick-or-treating
Food, Drink, and Parties
Adult-only fall festival with craft beverages.
Haunted Experiences
Two distinct haunted attractions: Shattered Skyline and World's Fair.
Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Live orchestra accompanies The Nightmare Before Christmas film
Unique & Unusual
Chicago's top-rated family-friendly ghost tour
Editor's Picks
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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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Ghosts of Chicago Tour
(Chicago)
Chicago's top-rated family-friendly ghost tour
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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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Slightly Spooky Saturday
(Chicago)
Trick-or-treating at over 70 locations across Navy Pier.
Lower West Side Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
