Near South Side Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Near South Side and nearby
Near South Side welcomes spooky season like a costume-clad carnival, with spooky things to do, fall activities, and harvest festivals at famous local destinations. Haunted houses, themed parties, family-friendly events, farm dinners, and seasonal lights give groups plenty of ways to celebrate. Soldier Field provides a recognizable landmark for planning an urban autumn outing.
Shedd Aquarium Haunted House Party adds a memorable local highlight with a dramatic setting and lively atmosphere. If you’ve got a group, combine food, costumes, and a little supernatural fun for a full evening.
Editor's Picks
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Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade
· Chicago
Evening Halloween parade moving along Columbus Drive against the Chicago skyline.
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Ghosts of Chicago Tour
· Chicago
Chicago's top-rated family-friendly ghost tour
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Haunted Halloween Ball 2026
· Chicago
Chicago's longest-running Halloween costume party in a historic haunted hotel.
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Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour
· Chicago
Historian-led walking tour exploring Chicago's historic Loop vice district.
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BITE! by AirOtic Soirée
· Chicago
Dark Halloween burlesque and contemporary circus spectacle featuring world-class aerialists.
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Memento Mori Halloween Gala
· Chicago
Haunting Halloween fundraiser inside a historic medical museum mansion.
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Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Chicago's Halloween night parade featuring a costume contest with cash prizes.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
A 21+ Halloween party blending house music DJs with aquarium exhibits.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Dark Halloween burlesque and contemporary circus spectacle featuring world-class aerialists.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Evening Halloween parade moving along Columbus Drive against the Chicago skyline.
Near South Side Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
