Near North Side Halloween & Things to Do 2026
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Near North Side and surrounding areas
Near North Side kicks off Halloween 2025 near the Magnificent Mile and historic Gold Coast with high-energy haunts and luxe costume balls.
Don't miss haunted entertainment, fall events, and spooky adventures at theaters, rooftop parties, and street fests.
Find the best Near North Side Halloween happenings this year!
Browse Halloween Near Near North 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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2025 Spooktacular
(Lombard)
Downtown Halloween festival with games and trick-or-treating
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HOPtober Fest
(Wheaton)
Adult-only fall festival with craft beverages.
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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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AirOtic Soirée Presents: BITE!
(Chicago)
Thrilling burlesque-style cirque cabaret with a Halloween theme.
Near North Side Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
