Halloween - Business Events & Promotions

VR Zombie Shooting / VR Escape Rooms

Redline VR, 4704 N Ravenswood Avenue

$20 for 20 minutes in Arizona Sunshine II. Virtual Reality meets the zombie apocalypse or try out the House of Fear VR Haunted House Room. LEARN MORE

Pumpkin Painting Workshop

Friday, October 13 | 6:00 pm
Ponnopozz Studio & Store, 4839 N Damen Avenue

Paint a foam pumpkin alongside Adrianne Hawthorne of Ponnoppozz either in her style or your own unique vision.  Tickets are $45 which includes spooky snacks & beverages and 15% off the store.  Costumes are encouraged!  LEARN MORE

Freakshow & Tell 

Saturday, October 14  | 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm
Sideshow Gelato, 4819 N Western Avenue

Freakshow & Tell with Thom Britton - The long running one man show starts a residency at Sideshow Gelato. Thom goes into the amazing and traditional sideshow stunts mixing it with science and history. LEARN MORE

Pumpkin Patch 

Saturday, October 14 |  10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Horner Park, 2741 W Montrose Avenue

Enjoy an afternoon in the park at this family-friendly event! Pick your favorite pumpkin and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station.   LEARN MORE

Halloween Market

Sunday, October 15 | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sideshow Gelato, 4819 N Western Avenue

Over 20 craftspeople, artists and artisanal bakers offer up spooky goods, scary treats and amazing products for the Halloween in all of us.   LEARN MORE

Time Warp, A Rocky Horror Immersive Pop-Up

Various Dates Friday, October 20 -  Monday, October 30
The Raven Room, 4702 N Ravenswood Avenue

This Halloween, Redline VR presents "Time Warp - A Rocky Horror Immersive Pop-Up" featuring fierce drag artist performances of Frank-N-Furter and other famous characters in The Raven Room. 
Our award winning mixologist, Ryan Reynolds, presents themed cocktails, plenty of photo ops, and deals on themed VR games.   LEARN MORE

A Social Gathering: Pumpkins + Pasta

Thursday, October 19  | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Good Company, 4947 N Damen Avenue

It's fall y'all! Join us at our communal table for a night of pumpkin decorating, pasta eating, and friend making. We're feeling the seasonal itch to indulge in the holiday spirt here at Good Company and we're hoping you do too! We'll provide decorating materials, pumpkins, a seasonal pasta-centric dinner menu, and a welcome cocktail for guests to enjoy. We only ask that you bring the Good Company.   LEARN MORE

The Park After Dark

Friday, October 20 - Sunday, October 29 
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, we transform the old theater into a brand-new haunted house, never repeating the same theme twice creating a unique experience. This year we a pleased to present: Outbreak, a zombie survival adventure. LEARN MORE

Fall Fest 

Saturday, October 21 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Rogers Park Montessori School, 1800 W. Balmoral Avenue

Fall Fest will feature live music from School of Rock and a folk son sing-a-long.  State Senator Mike Simmons and representative Hoan Huynh will share spooky stores with children. Costume parade at noon, the festival will also feature games, crafts, a balloon artist, and a magician.  Food will be provided by Fat Shallot Food Truck. LEARN MORE

Terror-Rama Halloween Sideshow

Saturday, October 21  | Family Show at 7:00 pm, Adult show at 11:00 pm
Sideshow Gelato, 4819 N Western Avenue

Terror-Rama! Sideshow Gelato's Halloween Sideshow and biggest, spookiest sideshow yet! Sword swallowers, snake handlers, human blockheads and magic!  LEARN MORE

Art Making with the Tarot Workshop

Thursday, October 26  | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Eco Extension, 4750 N Rockwell Street

Ever wanted to understand the intricacies of the tarot cards? Join in this beginner art making class where you will learn the narrative of the tarot to unearth your creative voice. Whether you are a writer, painter, hobbyist or professional - all creative levels are welcome to this spooky season class. LEARN MORE

18th Annual Halloween Photo Fundraiser

Friday, October 27, Saturday, October 28, and Sunday, October 29
jookie, a portrait boutique, 4656 N Rockwell Street

 $75 per costumed participant. 50% of proceeds to be donated to our 2023 beneficiary, and each participant receives a complimentary 5x7 portrait. LEARN MORE

Family Halloween Party

Friday, October 27 | 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Fit City Kids, 2540 W Lawrence Avenue

Join Fit City Kids for a special Halloween Party.  There will be candy, fun activities, a haunted house, costume contest and more!  RSVP Required. RSVP HERE

St. Philip's Annual Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 27  | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
St. Philip Lutheran School, 2500 W Bryn Mawr Avenue

This is a fun and safe way for kids of all ages to trick-or-treat. Trunks will be decorated by members of our church and school community, and kids can go from trunk to trunk to collect candy and other treats. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. LEARN MORE

A Halloween Gathering: Pumpkins + Pasta

Saturday, October 28  | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Good Company, 4947 N Damen Avenue

*WARNING: Lots of millennial holiday energy around here*  It's fall y'all! Join us at our communal table for a night of pumpkin decorating, pasta eating, and friend making. We're feeling the seasonal itch to indulge in the holiday spirit here at Good Company and we're hoping you do too! We'll provide decorating materials, pumpkins, a seasonal pasta-centric dinner menu, and plenty of spooky vibes. We only ask that you bring the Good Company.   LEARN MORE

Freakshow & Tell - Halloween Edition

Saturday, October 28  | 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm
Sideshow Gelato, 4819 N Western Avenue

Halloween Hoopla

Saturday, October 28 | 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 4300 N Winchester Avenue

Pilgrim Lutheran's play lot will be filled to the brim with frighteningly fun games and delicious foods. Visit their Haunted House (if you dare!) - and don't forget to wear your spookiest costume.

Kid-Friendly Haunted House

Sunday, October 29 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Brush Park Gym, 4646 N Rockwell Street

Brush Park Gym will be hosting a kid-friendly haunted house along with trick-or-treating. Expect giveaways, prizes, and treats!  LEARN MORE

Family Halloween Pop Up (ages 2-10)

Sunday, September 29  |  3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Redline VR, 4704 N Ravenswood Avenue

Kids Costume Contest

Sunday, October 29 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pistachio Yoga, 5206 N Damen Avenue

1. Stop by for trick or treating 2. Take a photo of your child at Pistachio Yoga 3. Submit photo by tagging @pistachioyoga in your social media post Winner is announced at 1:30pm on Instagram. Kid wins a fun Halloween package and parent wins 1-month of unlimited yoga! 

Halloween Drop in Open Play

Sunday, October 29  | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Itsy Bitsy Play & Cafe, 4210 N Western Avenue

Drop in to play and get a coffee discount with costume.  $20 per kiddo. LEARN MORE

Magic Show

Sunday, October 29 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Rainforest Preschool, 4725 N Western Avenue

Pumpkin Painting at Dimo's Cafe

Sunday, October 29  | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Dimo's Cafe, 4647 N Lincoln Avenue

Spooky Singalong

Sunday, October 29 | 10:0am 
Maurer Hall, 4544 N Lincoln Avenue

Bring the whole family to this spooky (not Scary) sing-a-long for the whole family! Be sure to wear your Halloween costumes!   LEARN MORE

Halloween Park Party at Welles Park

Sunday, October 29 | 1:00 - 2:30 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

Howl-O-Ween Annual Fundraiser

Sunday, October 29 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Ruff Haus Pets, 4772 W Lincoln Avenue

Halloween Pet Photos, Goodie Bags, Human Treats, Games, Prizes & Raffle, Virtual Costume Contest.  LEARN MORE

Halloween Fun Run

Monday, October 30 | 6:00 pm
Fleet Feet Lincoln Square, 4762 N Lincoln Avenue

On October 30th we're having a Halloween Fun Run with Brooks Running. We're going to run and look at the Halloween decorations in the neighborhood and have a costume contest. Meet in front of the shop before 6:00pm.

Eye Scream Shop of Horror

Monday, October 30 & Tuesday, Ocotober 31  | 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm
Sideshow Gelato, 4819 N Western Avenue

Eye Scream Shop of Horror - Free to attend! Sideshow Gelato's first ever haunted museum. Grab a treat with one of their spooky gelato flavors then take a stroll through their terrifying haunted museum! LEARN MORE

Spooky Cocktail Class

Tuesday, October 31 |  7:00 pm
KOVAL Distillery, 4241 N Ravenswood Avenue

Up your cocktail game with our intimate and hands-on instruction, and be sure to impress at your Halloween Party this year. Expect creative twists on classics like a Bloody Manhattan, as well as innovative drinks featuring festive elements.  LEARN MORE

Tricks, Treats and Tunes

Tuesday, October 31 | 5:00 pm
Access Contemporary Music, 1700 Block of Wilson Avenue 

Make the 1700 block of Wilson Avenue a part of your trick or treat route! ACM will have spooky musical performances, $1 coffees and cocoas and treats for the kiddos. Dandelion Art Therapy will have activities and O'Shaughnessy's will have $6 spiked ciders! Plus treats from Fin and more!   LEARN MORE