Halloween Events Near South Shore 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events near South Shore
South Shore ignites Halloween 2026 near the lakefront and historic boulevards, with macabre entertainment and seasonal scares across the neighborhood.
Look for haunted houses, themed parties and family-friendly events, plus neighborhood trick-or-treating, pumpkin gatherings and evening storytelling sessions.
Browse Halloween Near South Shore by Category
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
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Shedd Aquarium Haunted House Party
Chicago
Halloween party with house music and DJs at an aquarium
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Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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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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Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
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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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Haunted Experiences
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Midnight Terror Haunted House
Oak Lawn
Chicagoland's #1 haunted house with 5 new attractions
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Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
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Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km
Chicago
Halloween-themed half marathon and 5K with costume contest
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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
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