Halloween - Business Events & Promotions

Halloween Movies at the Davis Theater

Throughout October
The Davis Theater, 4714 N Lincoln Avenue

Throughout the month of October, The Davis will be screening various spooky season programing! LEARN MORE

Wool Felted Ghost Workshop

Thursday, September 25 | 7:00 am - 8:30 pm
The Eco Cafe, 4754 N Rockwell Street

Learn the basics of needle felting and get ready for October by making yor own wool felted ghost.   LEARN MORE

Spooky Season Block Print Workshop 

Thursday, October 9  | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bon Femmes Shop, 4917 N Damen Avenue

Get in the Halloween spirit at Bon Femmes with a hands-on block printing workshop, led by the talented Sable Mirelez of Soft Home, that's equal parts spooky and fun! LEARN MORE

Pumpkins & Powertools

Saturday, October 11  | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
BitSpace Chicago, 2541 W Lawrence Avenue

Ravenswood Manor Hallowalk

Decorating Raffle and Walk Tour October 14 - 31
Ravenswood Manor  LEARN MORE

Book Swap: Spooky Edition

Thursday, October 16 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bon Femmes Shop, 4917 N Damen Avenue

Over Calling all spooky book lovers1  Join  the folks at Bon Femmes for a night of eerie tales, cozy vibes, and bookish fun.   LEARN MORE

The Park After Dark Haunted House

Friday, October 17 - Friday, October 31
Chase Park, 4701 N Ashland Avenue

The Park After Dark is a charity event to raise money for the Chase Park after-school teen program.  every year, the old theater is transformed in a haunted house.  This year Chase Park is pleased to present: Blood Sacrifice, a heart-pounding race for survival.  LEARN MORE

There's a Ghost in this House Storytime

Sunday, October 19 | 10:00 apm
Time and a half Books, 4839 N Damen Avenue

Bring your young readers by Time and a half Books on October 19 at 10am for a reading of our seasonal favorite: There’s a Ghost in this House by Oliver Jeffers. LEARN MORE

Pumpkin Carving at Piccadilly

Sunday, October 19 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Piccadilly Market, 2559 W Lawrence Avenue

Fall funis coming to the patio!  Join Piccadilly for pumpkin carving, seasonal drinks, and Lincoln Square vibes.  Carve your masterpiece, connect with your neighbors and enjoy a perfect fall afternoon.  All ages welcome.  LEARN MORE

From Ancient Oracles to Modern Mystics: Mystische Frauen

Thursday, October 23  | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
DANK Haus, 4740 N Western Avenue

Halloween Party 

Friday, October 24 |  4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fit City Kids, 2540 W Lawrence Avenue

Come join us at our 2025 Halloween Party! This event is all ages and sure to be a spooktacular time! Let the kids run around our indoor playgrounds, inflatable obstacle course, and check our themed games and costume contest!!  LEARN MORE

20th Annual Halloween Photo Fundraiser

Saturday, October 25 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
jookie, a portrait boutique, 4656 N Rockwell Street

 $75 per costumed participant. 50% of proceeds to be donated to the 2024 beneficiary (WTTW Chicago), and each participant receives a complimentary 5x7 portrait. LEARN MORE

Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 25 | 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Luther Memorial Church, 2500 W Wilson Avenue 

BTrunk or Treat is a trick-or-treating event open to everyone!  Bring the kids and the costumes for a fun and spooky time.ooo-k a sport for your child and get ready to personalize your very own haunted house decorated with CANDY! Friday night is a drop off event for kids 5 and up while the Saturday workshop is geared towards families.   LEARN MORE

Petting Zoo

Saturday, October 25  | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wintrust Ravenswood, 2300 W Lawrence Avenue

Expect games, food, ice cream, and different giveaways for all attendings!  

Family Fall Fest

Saturday, October 25 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
The Fire Pitch, 3626 N Talman Avenue

Celebrate Fall at the Fire Pitch! This free event features a patio pumpkin patch with decorating supplies, complimentary face painting, Halloween cand and more.  The Pitch's on-site restaurant, 2nd Star Tavern will be open for brunch & lunch as well.  Costumes encouraged!  

Neon Tombstone Class

Saturday, October 25 | 10:00 am & 4:00 pm
Lightwriters Neon, 4222 N Ravenswood Avenue Suite 202

Neon Tombstone Class! Get spooky with us and create your own glowing tombstone shape and hand painted background! 12 years + when registerd with an adult. LEARN MORE

Lincoln Scared RavenswOOoooOod

Sunday, October 26 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Participating Locations Along  The Businss Corridors of Lincoln Square and Ravenswood

Halloween Sing-Along

Sunday, October 26  | 10:30 am
Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N Lincoln Avenue

Sing and shake your bones with Wiggleworms teaching artists Max Ber, Amanday Payne, carey Farrell, and Will Fancher as they rock the pumpkin patch, laugh at the moon, creep like cats, and fly like bats!  It won't be too scary, just a sweet celebration of Halloween.  Everyone is welcome! LEARN MORE

Howl-O-Ween Annual Fundraiser

Sunday, October 26 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ruff Haus Pets, 4772 W Lincoln Avenue

There will be raffle prizes, goodie bags, human treats and refreshments, a spooky costume contest for dogs and cats and much more! All proceeds will be going towards one of our favorite rescues, One Tail At A Time!  LEARN MORE

Halloween Park Party at Welles Park

Sunday, October 26 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Welles Park Field House, 2333 W Sunnyside Avenue

Get dressed up in your best costume and stop by Welles Park for their fun and festive annual Halloween party.  Kids of all ages are welcome.  There will be games, crafts, treats, and more.   LEARN MORE

Halloween Fun Run

Monday, October 27 | 6:00 pm
Fleet Feet Lincoln Square, 4762 N Lincoln Avenue

Join us for a fun run that will be sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! You will have the opportunity to try out demos from Altra and head out on a run to check out the Halloween lights in the neighborhood. Halloween Costumes are encouraged, we look forward to seeing you there!  

Queer Literary Horror Series Fun Run with Author David Jay Collins

Wednesday, October 29 | 6-8:30pm
The Lost Hours, 5256 N Broadway

Join us for a spooky, season-appropriate run into the chilling world of the Summerdale trilogy with author David Jay Collins.   LEARN MORE

An Eerie Evening with Eddie P.

Thursday, October 30 | 7:00 pm
Time and a half Books, 4839 N Damen Avenue

Join us as we welcome storyteller Veronica Tabet and from beyond the grave — Edgar Allen Poe himself (in puppet form) for a spine-tingling rendition of The Tell-Tale Heart.  Inteded for middle grade, high school, and brae early readers, but visitors of all ages will be sure to enjoy.

Hands-On Family Night: Haunted House Party

Thursday, October 30  | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Chopping Block, 4747 N Lincoln Avenue

Drop Bring the whole gang (costumes encouraged) for a hands-on Halloween family class.  Have fun working togetther to prepare a spooooooky assortment of ghoulish bites everyone can sink their teeth into.  LEARN MORE

Halloween Costume Party

Thursday, October 31 | 9:00 pm
Platform 47, 4709 N Damen Avenue

Wear a costume and celebrate spooky season!