Robert’s Pizza is hosting its second annual Howl-o-Ween event. All dog owners are welcome to stop by Robert’s on Saturday, October 29th from 2pm – 4pm for a special dog costume contest. The contest will feature a winner for three different costume categories: scariest, cutest, and most creative.
Humans will have a chance to compete too so come ready to win. Plus, a professional pet photographer will be on-site to capture photos you can keep. Winners receive a $25 Robert’s Pizza gift card and gift basket from Kriser’s Natural Pet in Streeterville.
Dog treats will be available for the pups and there will be Halloween cocktails for the humans. A portion of all sales will be donated to the Anti-Cruelty Society and PAWS Chicago.
Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
Ravenswood Costume Crawl - Wednesday, October 29th from 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Ravenswood haunts are teaming up for a ghostly new sweets and BOOze tasting stroll. A selection of local desserts, candy, and beer and cocktail samples will be availalbe as you zombie shuffle between shops and restaurants along Montrose and Ravenswood Ave. Start by creeping over to Artifact Events (4325 N. Ravenswood Ave) for check-in where you'll get a wristband, punch card, and map. Costumes are encouraged and three lucky costumed attendees will score prizes from KOVAL Distillery. Tickets for the Ravenswood Costume Crawl are $25 in advance and include 10 tasting-sized portions of desserts and beverages, a Ravenswood canvas tote bag, and a few other goodies.
Costume Crawl After Party at Redline VR - Starts at 9pm
Not ready for the night to end? Experience an evening of Witch-Craft Cocktails, karaoke, undead staff, and more spooktacular fun at Redline VR (4702 N. Ravenswood Ave) for the official Costume Crawl After Party. Specials include 30 minutes of VR zombie slaying for only $20 and $4 "Ecto Cooler" beers from Old Irving Brewing Co. The night will also feature a costume contest with $500 in overall prizes available. Categories include Best Group Costume, Best Overall Costume, and Best Beetlejuice Theme Costume.
No Tricks, All Treats Halloween Pop-Up - Sunday, October 30th from 11am - 4pm
Family-friendly activities as well as seasonal goods and treats at the Ainslie Arts Plaza (4836 N. Lincoln Avenue). The No Tricks, All Treats Halloween pop-up will include neighborhood favorite businesses from Ravenswood and Lincoln Square, including Amy’s Candy Bar, Basic Revolution, Billy Bricks Pizza, Hilary’s Cookies, Lillstreet Art Center, artist Sophie Calhoun, and more.
KING's Dining & Entertainment
Celebrate Halloween at KING's Dining & Entertainment all weekend long. From Friday, October 28th - Monday, October 31st KING's will have a special cocktail menu featuring BOOzy delights. Take a sip out of the Glorious Morning featuring Jack Apple, Apple Cider, and Prosecco with a caramel and cinnamon sugar rim or the Spellcaster featuring Vanilla Rum and Butterscotch Schnapps with a splash of lemonade and soda.
Join KING's for a Hocus Pocus-themed Halloween Costume Party on Saturday, October 29th beginning at 9pm. A DJ will be spinning new and favorite top hits and guests will be entered into a costume contest with 1st place winning $100 and 2nd place winning $50.
SafeHouse Chicago
From 10am - 2am on Friday and Saturday night over Halloween weekend, the spy headquarters will be hosting Bond, Boos, & Boozewith live music, cocktail specials, and a costume contest. The Best Spy-like Costume and the Best Costume Overall will both win a $100 SafeHouse Chicago gift card.
Drink specials include:
Witches Brew featuring vodka, elderflower liqueur, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a float of prosecco
Walking Dead featuring tequila, passion fruit syrup, pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup
Pumpkin Pie Martini featuring vodka, housemade pumpkin pie mix, and whipped cream
Bandit
The neighborhood watering hole will host a Wild Wild West Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29th on their second floor (Bandit on Two). The free event will feature a live DJ and guests are encouraged to dress in costumes.
Barrio
Located in River North, Barrio will celebrate the Day of the Dead with a weekend- long Dia De Los Muertos event from Friday, October 28th – Tuesday, November 1st. Specials include Blood Orange Margarita Chicken Tamales with Tomatillo salsa, Oaxaca Hot Chocolate, and Sugar Skull Cookie. Each night of the weekend will bring something new with holiday decor, a fire dancer, live DJs, and more.
Radio Room
Dineamic Hospitality's music inspired concept will host a festive Heaven & Hell Halloweekend. All weekend long beginning on Friday, October 28th through Sunday, October 30th, the party will feature a cocktail list and décor based on the Heaven & Hell theme. They’ll also feature live DJ music, musical performances, and more. Heaven & Hell cocktail specials include:
Heaven: Rum Chata shots, White Sangria, ‘Give Me The Loot’ cocktail
Hell: Fireball shots, Burning Up cocktail, and Dirty Shirley cocktails
Photo courtesy of Robert's Pizza & Dough Co.
WoodWind
Beverage Manager/Mixologist Carolina Gonzalez has crafted a spookier version of the restaurant’s signature cocktail: The Foggy Forest.
The cocktail – made with Komos Rosa Reposado, dry curaçao, aloe liqueur, Elderflower Liqueur, garnished with golden lime pearls, blood orange & lavender espuma, activated charcoal, and rosemary & grapefruit fog.
Ambassador Chicago
Ambassador Chicago, a JDV by Hyatt Hotel,announces a full slate of Halloween-themed events to coincide with the ghoulish holiday weekend, Friday Oct. 28-Monday, Oct. 31. Gold Coast residents and surrounding-area community members are invited to attend the hair-raising happenings including a kickoff bash—Phantom of the Ambassador—Friday evening, Halloween Afternoon Tea on Saturday and Sunday, and a spooky, special BOOzy Brunch on Sunday. The frightful and fun weekend concludes on Monday with Trick-or-Treating.
Phantom of the Ambassador
Kicking off the weekend on Friday, Oct. 28 is Phantom of the Ambassador and VIP access to Terror on the Terrace, from 7 p.m.-midnight in the historic hotel’s onsite restaurant, The Ambassador Room, and on the 17th floor rooftop terrace. The occasion features champagne upon arrival, live music, photo opportunities, costume contests, passed appetizers, sweets table, spooktacular-themed cocktails off the Deadly Drink menu, and a surprise performance by the Sanderson Sisters from the film Hocus Pocus. Trick-or-treat bags, inclusive of handmade candy by Ambassador Chicago’s Pastry Chef and other gifts, will also be given out to guests in attendance. The winner of the costume contest will win an overnight stay at Ambassador Chicago along with a $100 food and beverage credit that can be redeemed onsite.
General admission to Phantom of the Ambassador is $150 per person. VIP tickets are also available for $600/booth for up to five guests. BOOths will come with one bottle of wine, one bottle of alcohol, and additional mixers for the table. Eight VIP booths are available. Costumes are encouraged.
Halloween Afternoon Tea
On Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30, Ambassador Chicago offers Halloween-themed Afternoon Tea in the Library space from noon-3 p.m. on both days. Food and beverage options include a selection of house-made, European-style scones and pastries, tea sandwiches, themed cocktails, and more. Ambassador Tea is $65 per adult and $35 for kids ages 8 and younger.
BOOzy Brunch
On Sunday, Oct. 30, the hotel’s onsite restaurant, The Ambassador Room, offers a special, BOOzy Brunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Halloween brunch buffet features a variety of food selections including breakfast options like Croque Paris and Mini Parfaits, seafood station, salad bar, dessert station, and dedicated kid’s corner alongside a multitude of beverage options. BOOzy Brunch is $59 per person and an additional $18 per person for bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary’s.
Trick-or-Treating
The weekend culminates with complimentary Trick-or-Treating on Monday, Oct. 31 from 3-5 p.m. in the hotel’s Library and ‘Screaming Room’ spaces. Kids and pups are encouraged to take part in the holiday tradition and must be in costume to participate.
Burger Bar
Burger Bar (1150 S. Michigan Ave.) is now offering The Bloody Grave Digger.
For the month of October and just in time for Halloween, shovel into Homers old fashion cappuccino chip ice cream, bloody red syrup, house made vanilla whip, spooky ghost cracker jacks and candied eyeballs. For the adults who desire to add some life into the drink, drop in some Baileys, Kahlua or Frangelico or mix them all in for a BOO HA HA good time.
The Bloody Grave Digger will be offered at Burger Bar throughout the month.
I|O Godfrey
There is the classic movie, “Flash Dance,” but The Godfrey Hotel, throws an all-out thriller Halloween party, then the party will appropriately be called, “Slash Dance.”
On Saturday, Oct. 29 from 8 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. the hotel’s rooftop lounge, I|O Godfrey will be transforming the entire space into a frightening experience. Slash Dance will be full of spooky treats, haunts, DJs, entertainers, dancers and completed with haunted igloos to reserve. Each heated, clear-domed igloo will accommodate up to eight guests providing privacy for the party, complete with bottle service, and of course other “surprises and scares” throughout the themed-out night.
Must be 21 or older, tickets and reservations can be made on Eventbrite.
Solita Tacos & Margaritas
All weekend, beginning Saturday, October 29 to Monday, October 31 the Mexican eatery will be adding a bloody gummy part candy to select margaritas sticking to the themed weekend. In addition, select
Solita cocktails will feature limited edition spooky loteria cards clipped on to the drinks that will be centered around Latin American folklore figures, the Chupacabra and the Llorona.
Photo courtesy of WoodWind
Ina Mae Tavern
Starting on Tuesday, October 11th and lasting throughout the month of October, Ina Mae Tavern (1415 N. Wood St) will be transformed to a Voodoo Lounge where guests can partake inHalloween-inspired events and activities. With Voodoo decor, live music, DJs, burlesque & drag shows, a holiday cocktail menu, tarot card readers, Voodoo Bingo, and more.
Each week in October will offer different Halloween-inspired events, detailed below:
Wednesday, October 12th
VOODOO BINGO at 7 PM
Thursday, October 13th
LIVE MUSIC at 7 PM
Friday, October 14th
HAPPY HOUR from 4-6 PM (half off Halloween cocktail menu)
LIVE MUSIC from 7-10 PM ($10 Halloween cocktails)
Saturday, October 15th
BLUES BRUNCH LIVE MUSIC from 12-3 PM
DRAG SHOW + DJ at 9 PM
Sunday, October 16th
BLUES BRUNCH from 12-3 PM (half off Halloween cocktail menu)
Wednesday, October 19th
VOODOO BINGO at 7 PM
Thursday, October 20th
LIVE MUSIC at 7 PM ($10 Halloween cocktails)
Friday, October 21st
HAPPY HOUR from 4-6 PM (half off Halloween cocktail menu)
TAROT CARD READER & DJ at 9 PM
Saturday, October 22nd
BLUES BRUNCH from 12-3 PM
BURLESQUE SHOW & DJ at 9 PM
Sunday, October 23rd
BLUES BRUNCH from 12-3 PM
Wednesday, October 26th
VOODOO BINGO at 7 PM
Thursday, October 27th
LIVE MUSIC at 7 PM ($10 Halloween cocktails)
Friday, October 28th
HAPPY HOUR from 4-6 PM (half off Halloween cocktail menu)
4 STAR BAND JAZZ FUNERAL at 6 PM
Saturday, October 29th
BLUES BRUNCH from 12-3 PM
HALLOWEEN PARTY & DJ at 8 PM -- Costumes are encouraged for a best costume contest!
Sunday, October 30th
BLUES BRUNCH from 12-3 PM
Monday, October 31st – HALLOWEEN, OPEN at 4 PM!
HALLOWEEN SPECIALS: goodie bags, cookie decorating, $7 (2) chicken tenders & fries, and free hot chocolate for kids with boozy options for adults.
Lottie's Pub
Camp Lottie’s Fall Fest – Saturday, October 22nd
Camp Lottie’s Fall Fest will be popping up at Lottie's Pub on Saturday, October 22nd. With outdoor tent set-ups and fall themed decor, Lottie’s will also be offering a free petting zoo from 1-5 PM for the kids (+ adults), awarding the first 100 kids a free Lottie’s cookie. Attendees can order fall cocktails, hot cider drinks, pumpkin beers, Skrewball & Hot Chocolates, Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioneds, Sam Adams Jack O’ Pumpkins, and more! Food specials include jumbo pretzels, chili, and pumpkin soup.
Tables can be reserved by emailing lotties@pioneertaverngroup.com; walk-ins are also welcomed.
‘Tent Flix & Thrill’ at Lottie’s Pub – October 18-20 + October 25-27
Lottie's Pub is helping Chicagoans immerse themselves in Halloween spirit with movie screenings happening on Tuesday, Wednesday, + Thursday during the last two weeks of October. The first screenings will start at 5:30 PM for those looking to bring kids and family, which will then be followed with R-rated movie flicks starting at 8:30 PM. Movie screenings will be taking place in Lottie’s tents, book your tent today at lotties@pioneertaverngroup.com.
- Tuesday, October 18th-Thursday, October 20th
5:30 PM: Hocus Pocus
8:30 PM: Scream
- Tuesday, October 25th-Thursday, October 27th
5:30 PM: Monster House
8:30 PM: Scary Movie
Halloween Day of the Dead at Lottie’s Pub – Monday, October 31st
From 5:45-7:15 PM, Day of the Dead characters will be taking over Lottie’s, giving away branded Dos Equis merchandise! Be sure to also gather your team for Halloween Trivia happening at 7 PM, where you can enjoy $4 Dos Equis, $5 Dobels, and $7 Dos Equis Margarita Cans.
Tables can be reserved by emailing lotties@pioneertaverngroup.com; walk-ins are also welcomed.
Photo courtesy of Ina Mae Tavern
Puttshack Oakbrook
Patrons are invited to don their best costumes for Puttshack’s Costume Contest, going on from October 28 through Halloween, October 31. Participants can also fill out a raffle ticket in order to be entered to win. Winner will receive a $500 Puttshack gift card. While onsite, they will offer Boo’sy cocktails including the Spooky PainKiller that comes complete with a piercing eyeball as well as live DJ sets on Friday and Saturday. The winner of the costume party will be announced on November 1st.
Replay Lincoln Park
As a nod to The Simpsons, the Tree House of Gore pop-up will be September 16th through October 31st at Moe’s Tavern upstairs in Replay Lincoln Park. Replay Lincoln Park will have beer along with themed cocktails, and photo opportunities. Highlights include Attack of the 50 Eyesores, Fly Bart, Raven Bart, Kang Kodos, Pickled Moe, Werewolf Flanders, Professor Frink’s Lab, an inside-out living room scene, Blob Homer, and more.
Offshore Rooftop
The frightfully Nightmare on Navy Pier Halloween Party begins Saturday, October 29 at 8 p.m. and runs until midnight. The all-immersive evening invites guests to dress up in costume and partake in a night filled with giveaways, a costume contest, a premium 4-hour open bar, passed bites, music, dancing, and more. Tickets are $125 and are available to purchase online now.
Thorn Restaurant & Lounge
Thorn Restaurant & Lounge,located in the Rose Hotel Chicago O’Hare, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel (5200 Pearl St.), is partnering with The Prisoner Wine Company for an exclusive Prisoner Wine Dinner on Friday, October 28 at 7 p.m.. The special two-and-a-half-hour evening will be hosted by Daphne Strata, a certified sommelier, and will feature a custom four-course menu complemented by Thorn’s Executive Chef Nicholas Malloy’s culinary choices. Tickets are $150 per person and are available now to purchase online.
City Cruises Chicago
City Cruises will offer their spine chilling 75-minute Seadog Haunted River Tour offered Fridays-Sundays from October 8 through October 30. On this costumed tour, guests will learn spooky facts about Chicago all while taking in the creepy decor and eerie mysteries that this city has held over the years. This cruise allows patrons to experience an up close take in Chicago architecture with stories, spirits and scandals to be told along the way.
Carnivale
Carnivale will be celebrating Dia de Los Muertos on Tuesday, November 1 in their dining room. Dinner guests will be presented special pop-up entertainment from a violinist and guitar duo, Folkloric Dance Duo and Two Catrinas. Reservations are available on Tock.
Oaken Bistro + Bar
Join Oaken Bistro + Bar (200 N Field Dr.) this Halloween as the eatery offers a spooky Calderon Cocktail, a bubbling mix of Vodka, Mindori, Lemon, Simple Syrup, and Prosecco.
Photo courtesy of Puttshack Oakbrook
Schaumburg Halloween Carnival
The inaugural Schaumburg Halloween Carnival offers Chicagoland families to experience two full weekends (October 21-23 & October 28-30) of nostalgic, family fun featuring spooky rides, tasty treats, trick-or-treating, seasonally themed arts and crafts, a beer garden and more. Entrance and parking to the carnival is free for all attendees.
The carnival is hosting two food and beverage vendors – The Popcorn Wagon and Funnel Cake Trailer, who will serve classic carnival fare like funnel cakes, corn dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, nachos and more. Additionally, hot chocolate (served boozy or traditional style), soda pop and a selection of beers will also be available.
Those bringing children to the carnival, Trick-or-Treat will be hosted by all vendors each day of the carnival. Children will be provided with a special trick-or-treat bag and can collect goodies from each vendor. Additionally, families canstop by the facepainting booth and crafts tent to participate in free “make and take” kids crafts, such as DIY Halloween mason jar luminaries.
The carnival will feature rides from Fantasy Amusement Company, like the:
Matterhorn
Pharaohs Fury
OMG 360
Krazy Kabin
Combo cars
Carrousel
Rockstar
Tilt-a-Whirl
Luna Wheel
Dizzy dragon
Tractor
Zero Gravity
Sizzler
Ballistic
Carnival ride wristbands can be purchased in bundles each day:
Friday Night | $30
Wristband good for unlimited rides between 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sale stops at 9:15pm
Saturday Daytime | $25
Wristband good for unlimited rides between 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sale stops at 4:15pm
Saturday Night | $30
Wristband good for unlimited rides between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Sale stops at 9:15pm
Sunday Daytime | $25
Wristband good for unlimited rides between 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sale stops at 4:15pm
Sunday Night | $20
Wristband good for unlimited rides between 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sale stops at 7:15pm
Alternatively, Fantasy Amusements will be offering their new FunTagg ticketing system for those who prefer to pay per ride. The FunTagg system is an onsite kiosk for visitors to purchase a card that is loaded with credits and then scanned at each ride, with credits being deducted per scan. Each ride uses between 24 to 48 credits.
Courtesy of Schaumburg Halloween Carnival
West Town Bakery
Now through October 24th, the urban bakery, café and diner is offering Halloween themed treats, which include boosicles, candy corn cakeballs, pumpkin pop tarts and more. Customers can pre-order items for pickup through the West Town Bakery website and pickup at any of its four locations. Select seasonal items will be available in-store on a rotating basis.
Utopian Tailgate
The rooftop above The Second City, is offering Halloween themed cocktails, which include I Want Candy (candy corn casamigos, vanilla vodka, triple sec, lime juice), Monster Mash (gin, cocalero, honey, lime juice) and Taste the Rainbow (skittles rum, simple syrup, lime juice). In addition, Utopian Tailgate will be hosting a Halloweek Beer Pong Tournament starting Sunday, October 23 at 12pm throughout HalloWEEK. 64 teams will compete for a grand prize of $500 and 10% of all ticket sales will be donated to the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. An entry ticket costs $50 for a team of two, and includes a six pack of beer to kick the team’s day off. To reserve a spot, a team can purchase an entry ticket via Resy.
The Berkshire Room
The cocktail bar in River North located in the Acme Hotel, will be hosting a Halloween event featuring its spooky and festive cocktails that will feature a Cauldron large format drink for groups and many other cocktails. In addition, the event will offer a DJ, costume contest complete with prizes and Halloween decor. Reservations can be made via Resy.
Photo courtesy of West Town Bakery
aliveOne
To kick off Halloween weekend, aliveOne in Lincoln Park will host a Halloween live music showcase in the Back Room on Friday, October 28 at 9 p.m. There is no cover charge and featured local bands include Turn N Fire, Nice Motor, and Anything is Everything covering bands like Limp Bizkit, Against Me, and 90’s hits from The Clinton Years.
Bartoli's Pizzeria
Bartoli’s Pizzeria has created a new pizza that brings the heat. Available at both the Roscoe Village and West Town locations, The Diavolo features soppressata, capocollo, ricotta, and Calabrian chili peppers and is drizzled Mike’s Hot Honey. The spicy pie is available in deep dish or thin crust.
Central Park Bar
In celebration of their one-year anniversary this October, Central Park Bar in Avondale will host a Halloween costume party on Saturday, October 29 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. on the patio. Guests can dress up in Halloween attire and the evening will feature drink specials like a $5 Frozen Spiced Latte (Misunderstood Ginger Spiced Whiskey, Maplewood Coffee Liqueur, oat milk, cookie syrup, and a cinnamon stick) and free photobooth photos for all. DJ ZZZosma will spin jams all evening and there will be prizes for best Halloween costume.
Cody's Public House
Cody’s Public House in West Lakeview will host a Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest on October 30th. Guests can come early for the Bears vs Cowboys at 12 p.m. and stay for the costume contest which will kick off at 3 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded for Best Doggy Costume ($100) and Best Dog + Human Combo Costume ($200). There will be raffles benefiting Alive Rescue and a Halloween-themed drink menu. Specials will include $6 Tito’s Vodka, $5 Hop Valley beers and FREE Chicago Dogs.
Cody’s Public House will also host a Day of the Dead-themed Halloween party on Monday, October 31. The party will feature specials like $5 Dos Equis, $5 Cuervo Tradicional shots and $6 Dos Equis Margarita Cans. Guests will be provided Dos Equis and Cuervo samplings, giveaways and Day of the Dead characters will be in attendance for photo opps and entertainment.
Easy Bar
Easy Bar hosts a pumpkin carving contest on Monday, October 24 at 7 p.m. New Belgium will supply FREE pumpkins and carving tools for cutting and decorating while patrons get creative. New Belgium swag bags will be given out for the “best pumpkin”, “most creative” and “the ugliest”. Pumpkins are first-come, first-served and only available while supplies last. Guests can select a New Belgium beer sampling and Easy Bar’s Monday specials like $8 beer and shot combos. Those who arrive early can kick off the evening with half-price happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Estelle's
Chicagoans who visit Estelle’s on Halloween will be offered a half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. along with themed specials like $5 Surly Hell Lager drafts. As a special treat, burgers will be half-price all night long.
Matcha Cita
As a nod to Halloween, Matcha Cita in the West Loop and River North will feature a specialty “Spooky Latte” featuring Matcha Cita’s signature Charcoal Latte with matcha and vanilla almond milk and topped with a festive orange colored cold foam. The drink will be available Sunday, October 16 through Monday, October 31 and can be ordered hot or iced for $6.75.
Oda Mediterranean Cuisine
Inspired by Halloween, Oda Mediterranean in Andersonville has created a spooky cocktail special available for the month of October. Made in honor of Oda’s resident doll, Agness, Agie's Potion features black rice infused vodka, pomegranate juice, peach schnapps, lemon juice, and edible glitter.
Owner and Chef Marina Cardak found the doll, Agness (Agie), in an antique store in Andersonville around the time that they opened Oda Mediterranean. Since then Agie can be seen posing around the restaurant and showcasing Oda’s menu.
Remedy
Remedy in Bucktown will host on Thursday, October 27 for the “Spooky Halloween” Drag Show hosted by diva Ranger Cheeks, Marvette Devo and Candi Forest. Guests will be offered Remedy’s half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m before the drag show begins at 7 p.m.
Sweet Mandy B's
To celebrate Halloween, Sweet Mandy B’s in Lincoln Park and Streeterville will offer festive treats available from Monday, October 24 through Monday, October 31. Guests can select items like Iced Sweetie Pies, Iced Rice Krispies, Furry Monster Brownies, Graveyard Brownies, Bloody Red Velvet Cupcakes, Mummy Cupcakes, and a six pack of decorated cupcakes (decoration will vary). A variety of decorated cakes will also be available like Happy Halloween, Candy Corn, Pumpkin Patch, and Frankenstein (limited quantities of the Frankenstein cake will be available).
The Graystone Tavern
The Graystone Tavern in Wrigleyville will host a Vikings-themed Halloween party on Sunday, October 30. A Minnesota Vikings-affiliated bar, Graystone will broadcast the game vs the Cardinals at 12 p.m., and guests who dress to impress in their best viking costume will receive a FREE Skol Bomb (Three Olives Grape with Red Bull Blue edition).
There will be a viking costume contest with the winner receiving a $200 Graystone gift card as well as game day raffles. Drink specials will include $5 Skol Bombs, $5 Surly Drafts, $6 Goose Island Drafts and $20 Domestic Buckets.
The Owl
The Owl in Logan Square will host a Psychedelic Disco Punk Dance Party on Monday, October 31 that runs from midnight until 4 a.m. Party-goers can sip on festive fall beers like Southern Tier Pumking, Temperance Oktoberfest, Schlafly Pumpkin Ale, Hopewell Harvest Pale Ale, and Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier all night long.
The Rambler Kitchen + Tap
The Rambler Kitchen + Tap in North Center will host a “Monster Bash: ‘Til Death Do Us Part-y” on Saturday, October 29 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. For $40 per person, guests can partake in all drafts, import and domestic beer, call liquor, chicken tenders, a nacho bar, taco bar, mac and cheese, fries, tots and more. There will be a costume contest with the best solo costume winning $100 and the best group costume (2 to 6 people) winning $200 or a full refund on their party package fee. Packages can be purchased at www.theramblerchicago.com.
Photo courtesy of Sweet Mandy B's
The Goddess and Grocer
The Goddess and Grocer’s Executive Pastry Chef Alysha Dinatale has created some sweet & spooky treats this Halloween season. Items can be pre-ordered at catering@goddessandgrocer.com. Want to share with loved ones near and far? Order via GoldBelly for nationwide delivery. Select Halloween sweets will also be available in-store (Fulton Market, Bucktown, Gold Coast, O’Hare Terminal 5, River North).
Halloween Cookie Decorating Kit - This package serves 12 people and includes everything you need to decorate 12 Halloween Cookies:
12 Assorted Spooky Shaped Cookies (pumpkins, witches, bats, ghosts)
4 packs of Sprinkles (black, green, orange, assorted)
4 bags of Colored Flat Icing (orange, black, green, white)
Halloween Cookies - 5 Pack - These cookies are hand piped and feature designs like gravestones, witches, pumpkins, haunted houses, and more.
Halloween Brownie Tray (serves 8-12 people) - This jumbo chocolate brownie tray is for parties and features skulls, bats, and more.
Gadabout
Visit Gadabout during their Post Trick or Treat Happy Hour on October 31 from 5pm-6:30pm. Guests who spend $40 or more will receive a free kids plate for their little ghouls and goblins.
Dia Des Los Muertos Pumpkin Brownie
Beef Heart Skewers-Pumpkin Patch cocktail
Witches Brew cocktail
Halloween Package: 1 Halloween cocktail, any vegetable dish, beef heart skewers & the Dia Des Los Muertos Pumpkin Brownie for $40
Photo courtesy of The Goddess and Grocer
Avli on The Park
On Saturday, October 29 through Sunday, October 30, Avli on The Park will offer a special Pumpkin Veloute Soup($11) for both brunch and dinner, made with spicy chicken bites, housemade croutons, graviera flakes and white truffle oil.
Gene & Georgetti
Show up to the Italian steakhouse in costume for a free tiramisu (with entree) from Thursday, October 27 through Monday, October 31. Start your evening with sips of The Blood Orange Sidecar Cocktail ($15), a blend of Rémy Martin 1738 Cognac, Blood Orange infusion, Cointreau, and fresh lemon juice topped with a festive gummy eye-ball.
Gene & Georgetti will also offer a Linguine al Nero di Sepia con Gamberi Diavolo ($30), a housemade bronze extruded squid ink pasta with fresh shrimp and spicy tomato sauce. In addition to the squid ink pasta dish, they will serve Ravioli di Zucca ($25), a homemade pumpkin ravioli with brown butter sauce and crispy sage, a delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake. Make reservations online or at call 312.527.3718.
Chiya Chai
In honor of Halloween, Chiya Chai will offer a Ghoulish Chai ($4.50) with coconut cream and black sesame seeds from Friday, October 28 through Monday, October 31. The specialty chai will be available at both The Loop and Logan Square locations.
Hubbard Inn
Hubbard Inn is hosting a day party on Saturday, October 29 on the third floor calledBOOlesque: The Ultimate Halloween Day Party. This will be a $20 general admission ticket that includes one complimentary drink, access to a brunch buffet, burlesque performances, and a chance to win a cash prize for best dressed costume.
Hubbard Inn will offer two large format margaritas in a serving skull for 6-8 guests: Monster Mash Mango Margarita ($80), mango puree, passion fruit juice, triple sec, lime juice, soda water, topped with a 375ml bottle of Casamigos Blanco. Nightmare On Hubbard Street Strawberry Margarita ($80), strawberry puree, splash of orange juice, triple sec, lime juice, soda water, topped with a 375ml bottle of Casamigos Blanco. Available Monday, October 31, from 4 p.m. to close.
Masq at Hubbard Inn is launching an immersive Hocus Pocus Experience called Witches Brew starting Thursday, October 13. Hosted Thursdays and Fridays on the 3rd floor, the Hocus Pocus Experience will feature live burlesque performances and variety shows, with two different seating times available to guests (6pm and 8:30pm). Tickets are $40 each and must be purchased in advance for the hour-and-a-half performances. There will be numerous photo ops, creative cocktails, and burlesque performances. Performance dates are as follows:
Thursday, October 13 (6:00pm and 8:30pm)
Friday, October 14 (6:00pm and 8:30pm)
Thursday, October 20 (6:00pm and 8:30pm)
Friday, October 21(6:00pm and 8:30pm)
Thursday, October 27 (6:00pm and 8:30pm)
Friday, October 28 (6:00pm and 8:30pm)
HALLOWEEN: Monday, October 31 (6:00pm and 8:30pm)
Joy District
Joy District will host a special performance from Sean Kingston on Friday, October 28. The River North club will be open on Monday, October 31, with a special costume contest. The winner receives their RENT paid for the month of November.
District Brew Yards
On Sunday, October 30, District Brew Yards (417 N Ashland Ave) will be hosting a Halloween Dog Costume Party at its beer garden from 1- 5 p.m. Pups and parents are encouraged to dress up and enjoy brews and boos this Halloween weekend. Fall beers from Burnt City Brewing, Around the Bend, Casa Humilde, and Twisted Hippo will be available.
Photo courtesy of Hubbard Inn
Tack Room
On October 27th from 9-11PM, Tack Room is throwing a Stevie Nicks-themed drag show event called Season of the Witch. The cozy cocktail bar in Thalia Hall will feature drag performer Wanda Screw and musician Kevan Eftekhari. This event is open to the public and has no cover charge.
Lou's Backyard & Moneygun
Lou's Backyard & MONEYGUN (664 W Lake St) will host on Halloween weekend (10/28-31) their ode to Southern turn-up culture: a late night WAFFLE HOME pop-up experience where classic, made-with-love diner food meets fierce flavors. The Menu, available from 6pm to 12:45am includes classics like Eggs, Sausage, and Bacon paired with elevated dishes like Smothered Hash Browns and Chicken and Waffles.
Customers can secure their spot through Tock.
Clever Coyote at The Robey Hotel
On Sunday, October 30th, Clever Coyote is hosting a Boos & Booze Bar Crawl until close (11pm).
Familiar Bakery (From Here On Food Hall)
Pastry Chef Ashley Robinson has created a variety of special spooky treats this October including a Pumpkin Old Fashioned donut and Boston Cream Donuts with googly eyes.
Flyer courtesy of Tack Room
ROOF on theWit
ROOF, set 27 stories above it all on top of theWit Hotel, will have surreal aerial performers, dancers, and chilling food + cocktails. Escape with sounds curated by DJ Kaos and hypnotic illusions on the digital artisan wall. Entertainment will include DJ Deov and DJ Aced Spade. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets start at $45 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Barcocina
Newly opened Barcocina West Town will face off against its Lakeview location with a North v. West Haunted Homecoming bash. At either location on October 29, celebrate spooky season with a 3-hour open bar featuring Mexican beer, house margaritas, signature cocktails, and wine. Entertainment includes a DJ, photo booth, a costume contest with a cash prize. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased separately for West Town and Lakeview locations.
Photo courtesy of ROOF on theWit
Lodge Management Group
The 41st Annual Tavern Tour returns on Saturday, October 29! Starting at Streeter's Tavern at 12:30 p.m. other stops include Pippin's Tavern, She-nannigans, Lodge Tavern, and The Original Mother's. The tavern tour will end with a costume contest at The Hangge-Uppe at 8 p.m. Guests can join in at any location and the event is completely free. The full schedule is as follows:
12:30- 1:30 - Streeter's Tavern - 50 E. Chicago
1:30 - 2:30 - Pippin's Tavern- 39 E. Chicago
2:30 - 3:00 - Pizano's Pizza & Pasta - 864 N. State
3:00 - 4:00 - She-nannigans- 16 W. Division
4:00 - 5:00 - Butch McGuire's- 20 W. Division
5:00 - 6:00 - Lodge Tavern -21 W. Division
6:00 - 7:00 - Hopsmith- 15 W. Division
7:00 - 8:00 - The Original Mother's - 26 W. Division
8:00 - Late night -The Hangge-Uppe- 14 W. Elm
Flyer courtesy of Lodge Management Group
Kirkwood
Halloween Movie Trivia Wednesday, October 26th at 8 p.m.
Halloween movie-themed trivia night for the whole gang
$25 domestic beer buckets to share
Halloween Saturday, October 29th All Day Drink Specials
$6 Bud Light and Miller Lite Stadium Cups
$8 Vegas Bombs
Ranalli’s West Loop
Halloween Movie Trivia Wednesday, October 26th at 8 p.m.
$20 select bottles of wine
Brickhouse
Horror Movie Brunch Party Saturday, October 29th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
$30 all-you-can-eat buffet paired with a $20 mimosa two-hour package
Halloween movies and a DJ
Come dressed as your favorite villain for a chance to win a brunch for four guests
Ranalli’s Lincoln Park
Halloween Pup Parade Saturday, October 29th from 2-5 p.m.
$10 tickets include: One beer for pup moms and dads + One treat and one non-alcoholic, dog-friendly beer for pups
Costume contest with a red carpet – and prize for the best costume
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation.
Benchmark
Pumpkin Carving October 26th from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Chicago Sport Social Club and Benchmark are hosting a pumpkin carving night to celebrate the holiday
Feral Halloween Saturday, October 29th from 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Robert's Pizza & Dough Co.
Robert’s Pizza is hosting its second annual Howl-o-Ween event. All dog owners are welcome to stop by Robert’s on Saturday, October 29th from 2pm – 4pm for a special dog costume contest. The contest will feature a winner for three different costume categories: scariest, cutest, and most creative.
Humans will have a chance to compete too so come ready to win. Plus, a professional pet photographer will be on-site to capture photos you can keep. Winners receive a $25 Robert’s Pizza gift card and gift basket from Kriser’s Natural Pet in Streeterville.
Dog treats will be available for the pups and there will be Halloween cocktails for the humans. A portion of all sales will be donated to the Anti-Cruelty Society and PAWS Chicago.
Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
Ravenswood haunts are teaming up for a ghostly new sweets and BOOze tasting stroll. A selection of local desserts, candy, and beer and cocktail samples will be availalbe as you zombie shuffle between shops and restaurants along Montrose and Ravenswood Ave. Start by creeping over to Artifact Events (4325 N. Ravenswood Ave) for check-in where you'll get a wristband, punch card, and map. Costumes are encouraged and three lucky costumed attendees will score prizes from KOVAL Distillery. Tickets for the Ravenswood Costume Crawl are $25 in advance and include 10 tasting-sized portions of desserts and beverages, a Ravenswood canvas tote bag, and a few other goodies.
Not ready for the night to end? Experience an evening of Witch-Craft Cocktails, karaoke, undead staff, and more spooktacular fun at Redline VR (4702 N. Ravenswood Ave) for the official Costume Crawl After Party. Specials include 30 minutes of VR zombie slaying for only $20 and $4 "Ecto Cooler" beers from Old Irving Brewing Co. The night will also feature a costume contest with $500 in overall prizes available. Categories include Best Group Costume, Best Overall Costume, and Best Beetlejuice Theme Costume.
Family-friendly activities as well as seasonal goods and treats at the Ainslie Arts Plaza (4836 N. Lincoln Avenue). The No Tricks, All Treats Halloween pop-up will include neighborhood favorite businesses from Ravenswood and Lincoln Square, including Amy’s Candy Bar, Basic Revolution, Billy Bricks Pizza, Hilary’s Cookies, Lillstreet Art Center, artist Sophie Calhoun, and more.
KING's Dining & Entertainment
Celebrate Halloween at KING's Dining & Entertainment all weekend long. From Friday, October 28th - Monday, October 31st KING's will have a special cocktail menu featuring BOOzy delights. Take a sip out of the Glorious Morning featuring Jack Apple, Apple Cider, and Prosecco with a caramel and cinnamon sugar rim or the Spellcaster featuring Vanilla Rum and Butterscotch Schnapps with a splash of lemonade and soda.
Join KING's for a Hocus Pocus-themed Halloween Costume Party on Saturday, October 29th beginning at 9pm. A DJ will be spinning new and favorite top hits and guests will be entered into a costume contest with 1st place winning $100 and 2nd place winning $50.
SafeHouse Chicago
From 10am - 2am on Friday and Saturday night over Halloween weekend, the spy headquarters will be hosting Bond, Boos, & Booze with live music, cocktail specials, and a costume contest. The Best Spy-like Costume and the Best Costume Overall will both win a $100 SafeHouse Chicago gift card.
Drink specials include:
Bandit
The neighborhood watering hole will host a Wild Wild West Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29th on their second floor (Bandit on Two). The free event will feature a live DJ and guests are encouraged to dress in costumes.
Barrio
Located in River North, Barrio will celebrate the Day of the Dead with a weekend- long Dia De Los Muertos event from Friday, October 28th – Tuesday, November 1st. Specials include Blood Orange Margarita Chicken Tamales with Tomatillo salsa, Oaxaca Hot Chocolate, and Sugar Skull Cookie. Each night of the weekend will bring something new with holiday decor, a fire dancer, live DJs, and more.
Radio Room
Dineamic Hospitality's music inspired concept will host a festive Heaven & Hell Halloweekend. All weekend long beginning on Friday, October 28th through Sunday, October 30th, the party will feature a cocktail list and décor based on the Heaven & Hell theme. They’ll also feature live DJ music, musical performances, and more. Heaven & Hell cocktail specials include:
WoodWind
Beverage Manager/Mixologist Carolina Gonzalez has crafted a spookier version of the restaurant’s signature cocktail: The Foggy Forest.
The cocktail – made with Komos Rosa Reposado, dry curaçao, aloe liqueur, Elderflower Liqueur, garnished with golden lime pearls, blood orange & lavender espuma, activated charcoal, and rosemary & grapefruit fog.
Ambassador Chicago
Ambassador Chicago, a JDV by Hyatt Hotel, announces a full slate of Halloween-themed events to coincide with the ghoulish holiday weekend, Friday Oct. 28-Monday, Oct. 31. Gold Coast residents and surrounding-area community members are invited to attend the hair-raising happenings including a kickoff bash—Phantom of the Ambassador—Friday evening, Halloween Afternoon Tea on Saturday and Sunday, and a spooky, special BOOzy Brunch on Sunday. The frightful and fun weekend concludes on Monday with Trick-or-Treating.
Kicking off the weekend on Friday, Oct. 28 is Phantom of the Ambassador and VIP access to Terror on the Terrace, from 7 p.m.-midnight in the historic hotel’s onsite restaurant, The Ambassador Room, and on the 17th floor rooftop terrace. The occasion features champagne upon arrival, live music, photo opportunities, costume contests, passed appetizers, sweets table, spooktacular-themed cocktails off the Deadly Drink menu, and a surprise performance by the Sanderson Sisters from the film Hocus Pocus. Trick-or-treat bags, inclusive of handmade candy by Ambassador Chicago’s Pastry Chef and other gifts, will also be given out to guests in attendance. The winner of the costume contest will win an overnight stay at Ambassador Chicago along with a $100 food and beverage credit that can be redeemed onsite.
General admission to Phantom of the Ambassador is $150 per person. VIP tickets are also available for $600/booth for up to five guests. BOOths will come with one bottle of wine, one bottle of alcohol, and additional mixers for the table. Eight VIP booths are available. Costumes are encouraged.
On Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30, Ambassador Chicago offers Halloween-themed Afternoon Tea in the Library space from noon-3 p.m. on both days. Food and beverage options include a selection of house-made, European-style scones and pastries, tea sandwiches, themed cocktails, and more. Ambassador Tea is $65 per adult and $35 for kids ages 8 and younger.
On Sunday, Oct. 30, the hotel’s onsite restaurant, The Ambassador Room, offers a special, BOOzy Brunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Halloween brunch buffet features a variety of food selections including breakfast options like Croque Paris and Mini Parfaits, seafood station, salad bar, dessert station, and dedicated kid’s corner alongside a multitude of beverage options. BOOzy Brunch is $59 per person and an additional $18 per person for bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary’s.
The weekend culminates with complimentary Trick-or-Treating on Monday, Oct. 31 from 3-5 p.m. in the hotel’s Library and ‘Screaming Room’ spaces. Kids and pups are encouraged to take part in the holiday tradition and must be in costume to participate.
Burger Bar
Burger Bar (1150 S. Michigan Ave.) is now offering The Bloody Grave Digger.
For the month of October and just in time for Halloween, shovel into Homers old fashion cappuccino chip ice cream, bloody red syrup, house made vanilla whip, spooky ghost cracker jacks and candied eyeballs. For the adults who desire to add some life into the drink, drop in some Baileys, Kahlua or Frangelico or mix them all in for a BOO HA HA good time.
The Bloody Grave Digger will be offered at Burger Bar throughout the month.
I|O Godfrey
There is the classic movie, “Flash Dance,” but The Godfrey Hotel, throws an all-out thriller Halloween party, then the party will appropriately be called, “Slash Dance.”
On Saturday, Oct. 29 from 8 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. the hotel’s rooftop lounge, I|O Godfrey will be transforming the entire space into a frightening experience. Slash Dance will be full of spooky treats, haunts, DJs, entertainers, dancers and completed with haunted igloos to reserve. Each heated, clear-domed igloo will accommodate up to eight guests providing privacy for the party, complete with bottle service, and of course other “surprises and scares” throughout the themed-out night.
Must be 21 or older, tickets and reservations can be made on Eventbrite.
Solita Tacos & Margaritas
All weekend, beginning Saturday, October 29 to Monday, October 31 the Mexican eatery will be adding a bloody gummy part candy to select margaritas sticking to the themed weekend. In addition, select
Solita cocktails will feature limited edition spooky loteria cards clipped on to the drinks that will be centered around Latin American folklore figures, the Chupacabra and the Llorona.
Ina Mae Tavern
Starting on Tuesday, October 11th and lasting throughout the month of October, Ina Mae Tavern (1415 N. Wood St) will be transformed to a Voodoo Lounge where guests can partake inHalloween-inspired events and activities. With Voodoo decor, live music, DJs, burlesque & drag shows, a holiday cocktail menu, tarot card readers, Voodoo Bingo, and more.
Each week in October will offer different Halloween-inspired events, detailed below:
Wednesday, October 12th
Thursday, October 13th
Friday, October 14th
Saturday, October 15th
Sunday, October 16th
Wednesday, October 19th
Thursday, October 20th
Friday, October 21st
Saturday, October 22nd
Sunday, October 23rd
Wednesday, October 26th
Thursday, October 27th
Friday, October 28th
Saturday, October 29th
Sunday, October 30th
Monday, October 31st – HALLOWEEN, OPEN at 4 PM!
Lottie's Pub
Camp Lottie’s Fall Fest will be popping up at Lottie's Pub on Saturday, October 22nd. With outdoor tent set-ups and fall themed decor, Lottie’s will also be offering a free petting zoo from 1-5 PM for the kids (+ adults), awarding the first 100 kids a free Lottie’s cookie. Attendees can order fall cocktails, hot cider drinks, pumpkin beers, Skrewball & Hot Chocolates, Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioneds, Sam Adams Jack O’ Pumpkins, and more! Food specials include jumbo pretzels, chili, and pumpkin soup.
Tables can be reserved by emailing lotties@pioneertaverngroup.com; walk-ins are also welcomed.
Lottie's Pub is helping Chicagoans immerse themselves in Halloween spirit with movie screenings happening on Tuesday, Wednesday, + Thursday during the last two weeks of October. The first screenings will start at 5:30 PM for those looking to bring kids and family, which will then be followed with R-rated movie flicks starting at 8:30 PM. Movie screenings will be taking place in Lottie’s tents, book your tent today at lotties@pioneertaverngroup.com.
- Tuesday, October 18th-Thursday, October 20th
5:30 PM: Hocus Pocus
8:30 PM: Scream
- Tuesday, October 25th-Thursday, October 27th
5:30 PM: Monster House
8:30 PM: Scary Movie
From 5:45-7:15 PM, Day of the Dead characters will be taking over Lottie’s, giving away branded Dos Equis merchandise! Be sure to also gather your team for Halloween Trivia happening at 7 PM, where you can enjoy $4 Dos Equis, $5 Dobels, and $7 Dos Equis Margarita Cans.
Tables can be reserved by emailing lotties@pioneertaverngroup.com; walk-ins are also welcomed.
Puttshack Oakbrook
Patrons are invited to don their best costumes for Puttshack’s Costume Contest, going on from October 28 through Halloween, October 31. Participants can also fill out a raffle ticket in order to be entered to win. Winner will receive a $500 Puttshack gift card. While onsite, they will offer Boo’sy cocktails including the Spooky PainKiller that comes complete with a piercing eyeball as well as live DJ sets on Friday and Saturday. The winner of the costume party will be announced on November 1st.
Replay Lincoln Park
As a nod to The Simpsons, the Tree House of Gore pop-up will be September 16th through October 31st at Moe’s Tavern upstairs in Replay Lincoln Park. Replay Lincoln Park will have beer along with themed cocktails, and photo opportunities. Highlights include Attack of the 50 Eyesores, Fly Bart, Raven Bart, Kang Kodos, Pickled Moe, Werewolf Flanders, Professor Frink’s Lab, an inside-out living room scene, Blob Homer, and more.
Offshore Rooftop
The frightfully Nightmare on Navy Pier Halloween Party begins Saturday, October 29 at 8 p.m. and runs until midnight. The all-immersive evening invites guests to dress up in costume and partake in a night filled with giveaways, a costume contest, a premium 4-hour open bar, passed bites, music, dancing, and more. Tickets are $125 and are available to purchase online now.
Thorn Restaurant & Lounge
Thorn Restaurant & Lounge, located in the Rose Hotel Chicago O’Hare, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel (5200 Pearl St.), is partnering with The Prisoner Wine Company for an exclusive Prisoner Wine Dinner on Friday, October 28 at 7 p.m.. The special two-and-a-half-hour evening will be hosted by Daphne Strata, a certified sommelier, and will feature a custom four-course menu complemented by Thorn’s Executive Chef Nicholas Malloy’s culinary choices. Tickets are $150 per person and are available now to purchase online.
City Cruises Chicago
City Cruises will offer their spine chilling 75-minute Seadog Haunted River Tour offered Fridays-Sundays from October 8 through October 30. On this costumed tour, guests will learn spooky facts about Chicago all while taking in the creepy decor and eerie mysteries that this city has held over the years. This cruise allows patrons to experience an up close take in Chicago architecture with stories, spirits and scandals to be told along the way.
Carnivale
Carnivale will be celebrating Dia de Los Muertos on Tuesday, November 1 in their dining room. Dinner guests will be presented special pop-up entertainment from a violinist and guitar duo, Folkloric Dance Duo and Two Catrinas. Reservations are available on Tock.
Oaken Bistro + Bar
Join Oaken Bistro + Bar (200 N Field Dr.) this Halloween as the eatery offers a spooky Calderon Cocktail, a bubbling mix of Vodka, Mindori, Lemon, Simple Syrup, and Prosecco.
Schaumburg Halloween Carnival
The inaugural Schaumburg Halloween Carnival offers Chicagoland families to experience two full weekends (October 21-23 & October 28-30) of nostalgic, family fun featuring spooky rides, tasty treats, trick-or-treating, seasonally themed arts and crafts, a beer garden and more. Entrance and parking to the carnival is free for all attendees.
The carnival is hosting two food and beverage vendors – The Popcorn Wagon and Funnel Cake Trailer, who will serve classic carnival fare like funnel cakes, corn dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, nachos and more. Additionally, hot chocolate (served boozy or traditional style), soda pop and a selection of beers will also be available.
Those bringing children to the carnival, Trick-or-Treat will be hosted by all vendors each day of the carnival. Children will be provided with a special trick-or-treat bag and can collect goodies from each vendor. Additionally, families canstop by the facepainting booth and crafts tent to participate in free “make and take” kids crafts, such as DIY Halloween mason jar luminaries.
The carnival will feature rides from Fantasy Amusement Company, like the:
Carnival ride wristbands can be purchased in bundles each day:
Friday Night | $30
Saturday Daytime | $25
Saturday Night | $30
Sunday Daytime | $25
Sunday Night | $20
Alternatively, Fantasy Amusements will be offering their new FunTagg ticketing system for those who prefer to pay per ride. The FunTagg system is an onsite kiosk for visitors to purchase a card that is loaded with credits and then scanned at each ride, with credits being deducted per scan. Each ride uses between 24 to 48 credits.
West Town Bakery
Now through October 24th, the urban bakery, café and diner is offering Halloween themed treats, which include boosicles, candy corn cakeballs, pumpkin pop tarts and more. Customers can pre-order items for pickup through the West Town Bakery website and pickup at any of its four locations. Select seasonal items will be available in-store on a rotating basis.
Utopian Tailgate
The rooftop above The Second City, is offering Halloween themed cocktails, which include I Want Candy (candy corn casamigos, vanilla vodka, triple sec, lime juice), Monster Mash (gin, cocalero, honey, lime juice) and Taste the Rainbow (skittles rum, simple syrup, lime juice). In addition, Utopian Tailgate will be hosting a Halloweek Beer Pong Tournament starting Sunday, October 23 at 12pm throughout HalloWEEK. 64 teams will compete for a grand prize of $500 and 10% of all ticket sales will be donated to the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. An entry ticket costs $50 for a team of two, and includes a six pack of beer to kick the team’s day off. To reserve a spot, a team can purchase an entry ticket via Resy.
The Berkshire Room
The cocktail bar in River North located in the Acme Hotel, will be hosting a Halloween event featuring its spooky and festive cocktails that will feature a Cauldron large format drink for groups and many other cocktails. In addition, the event will offer a DJ, costume contest complete with prizes and Halloween decor. Reservations can be made via Resy.
aliveOne
To kick off Halloween weekend, aliveOne in Lincoln Park will host a Halloween live music showcase in the Back Room on Friday, October 28 at 9 p.m. There is no cover charge and featured local bands include Turn N Fire, Nice Motor, and Anything is Everything covering bands like Limp Bizkit, Against Me, and 90’s hits from The Clinton Years.
Bartoli's Pizzeria
Bartoli’s Pizzeria has created a new pizza that brings the heat. Available at both the Roscoe Village and West Town locations, The Diavolo features soppressata, capocollo, ricotta, and Calabrian chili peppers and is drizzled Mike’s Hot Honey. The spicy pie is available in deep dish or thin crust.
Central Park Bar
In celebration of their one-year anniversary this October, Central Park Bar in Avondale will host a Halloween costume party on Saturday, October 29 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. on the patio. Guests can dress up in Halloween attire and the evening will feature drink specials like a $5 Frozen Spiced Latte (Misunderstood Ginger Spiced Whiskey, Maplewood Coffee Liqueur, oat milk, cookie syrup, and a cinnamon stick) and free photobooth photos for all. DJ ZZZosma will spin jams all evening and there will be prizes for best Halloween costume.
Cody's Public House
Cody’s Public House in West Lakeview will host a Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest on October 30th. Guests can come early for the Bears vs Cowboys at 12 p.m. and stay for the costume contest which will kick off at 3 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded for Best Doggy Costume ($100) and Best Dog + Human Combo Costume ($200). There will be raffles benefiting Alive Rescue and a Halloween-themed drink menu. Specials will include $6 Tito’s Vodka, $5 Hop Valley beers and FREE Chicago Dogs.
Cody’s Public House will also host a Day of the Dead-themed Halloween party on Monday, October 31. The party will feature specials like $5 Dos Equis, $5 Cuervo Tradicional shots and $6 Dos Equis Margarita Cans. Guests will be provided Dos Equis and Cuervo samplings, giveaways and Day of the Dead characters will be in attendance for photo opps and entertainment.
Easy Bar
Easy Bar hosts a pumpkin carving contest on Monday, October 24 at 7 p.m. New Belgium will supply FREE pumpkins and carving tools for cutting and decorating while patrons get creative. New Belgium swag bags will be given out for the “best pumpkin”, “most creative” and “the ugliest”. Pumpkins are first-come, first-served and only available while supplies last. Guests can select a New Belgium beer sampling and Easy Bar’s Monday specials like $8 beer and shot combos. Those who arrive early can kick off the evening with half-price happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Estelle's
Chicagoans who visit Estelle’s on Halloween will be offered a half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. along with themed specials like $5 Surly Hell Lager drafts. As a special treat, burgers will be half-price all night long.
Matcha Cita
As a nod to Halloween, Matcha Cita in the West Loop and River North will feature a specialty “Spooky Latte” featuring Matcha Cita’s signature Charcoal Latte with matcha and vanilla almond milk and topped with a festive orange colored cold foam. The drink will be available Sunday, October 16 through Monday, October 31 and can be ordered hot or iced for $6.75.
Oda Mediterranean Cuisine
Inspired by Halloween, Oda Mediterranean in Andersonville has created a spooky cocktail special available for the month of October. Made in honor of Oda’s resident doll, Agness, Agie's Potion features black rice infused vodka, pomegranate juice, peach schnapps, lemon juice, and edible glitter.
Owner and Chef Marina Cardak found the doll, Agness (Agie), in an antique store in Andersonville around the time that they opened Oda Mediterranean. Since then Agie can be seen posing around the restaurant and showcasing Oda’s menu.
Remedy
Remedy in Bucktown will host on Thursday, October 27 for the “Spooky Halloween” Drag Show hosted by diva Ranger Cheeks, Marvette Devo and Candi Forest. Guests will be offered Remedy’s half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m before the drag show begins at 7 p.m.
Sweet Mandy B's
To celebrate Halloween, Sweet Mandy B’s in Lincoln Park and Streeterville will offer festive treats available from Monday, October 24 through Monday, October 31. Guests can select items like Iced Sweetie Pies, Iced Rice Krispies, Furry Monster Brownies, Graveyard Brownies, Bloody Red Velvet Cupcakes, Mummy Cupcakes, and a six pack of decorated cupcakes (decoration will vary). A variety of decorated cakes will also be available like Happy Halloween, Candy Corn, Pumpkin Patch, and Frankenstein (limited quantities of the Frankenstein cake will be available).
The Graystone Tavern
The Graystone Tavern in Wrigleyville will host a Vikings-themed Halloween party on Sunday, October 30. A Minnesota Vikings-affiliated bar, Graystone will broadcast the game vs the Cardinals at 12 p.m., and guests who dress to impress in their best viking costume will receive a FREE Skol Bomb (Three Olives Grape with Red Bull Blue edition).
There will be a viking costume contest with the winner receiving a $200 Graystone gift card as well as game day raffles. Drink specials will include $5 Skol Bombs, $5 Surly Drafts, $6 Goose Island Drafts and $20 Domestic Buckets.
The Owl
The Owl in Logan Square will host a Psychedelic Disco Punk Dance Party on Monday, October 31 that runs from midnight until 4 a.m. Party-goers can sip on festive fall beers like Southern Tier Pumking, Temperance Oktoberfest, Schlafly Pumpkin Ale, Hopewell Harvest Pale Ale, and Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier all night long.
The Rambler Kitchen + Tap
The Rambler Kitchen + Tap in North Center will host a “Monster Bash: ‘Til Death Do Us Part-y” on Saturday, October 29 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. For $40 per person, guests can partake in all drafts, import and domestic beer, call liquor, chicken tenders, a nacho bar, taco bar, mac and cheese, fries, tots and more. There will be a costume contest with the best solo costume winning $100 and the best group costume (2 to 6 people) winning $200 or a full refund on their party package fee. Packages can be purchased at www.theramblerchicago.com.
The Goddess and Grocer
The Goddess and Grocer’s Executive Pastry Chef Alysha Dinatale has created some sweet & spooky treats this Halloween season. Items can be pre-ordered at catering@goddessandgrocer.com. Want to share with loved ones near and far? Order via GoldBelly for nationwide delivery. Select Halloween sweets will also be available in-store (Fulton Market, Bucktown, Gold Coast, O’Hare Terminal 5, River North).
12 Assorted Spooky Shaped Cookies (pumpkins, witches, bats, ghosts)
4 packs of Sprinkles (black, green, orange, assorted)
4 bags of Colored Flat Icing (orange, black, green, white)
Gadabout
Visit Gadabout during their Post Trick or Treat Happy Hour on October 31 from 5pm-6:30pm. Guests who spend $40 or more will receive a free kids plate for their little ghouls and goblins.
Avli on The Park
On Saturday, October 29 through Sunday, October 30, Avli on The Park will offer a special Pumpkin Veloute Soup ($11) for both brunch and dinner, made with spicy chicken bites, housemade croutons, graviera flakes and white truffle oil.
Gene & Georgetti
Show up to the Italian steakhouse in costume for a free tiramisu (with entree) from Thursday, October 27 through Monday, October 31. Start your evening with sips of The Blood Orange Sidecar Cocktail ($15), a blend of Rémy Martin 1738 Cognac, Blood Orange infusion, Cointreau, and fresh lemon juice topped with a festive gummy eye-ball.
Gene & Georgetti will also offer a Linguine al Nero di Sepia con Gamberi Diavolo ($30), a housemade bronze extruded squid ink pasta with fresh shrimp and spicy tomato sauce. In addition to the squid ink pasta dish, they will serve Ravioli di Zucca ($25), a homemade pumpkin ravioli with brown butter sauce and crispy sage, a delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake. Make reservations online or at call 312.527.3718.
Chiya Chai
In honor of Halloween, Chiya Chai will offer a Ghoulish Chai ($4.50) with coconut cream and black sesame seeds from Friday, October 28 through Monday, October 31. The specialty chai will be available at both The Loop and Logan Square locations.
Hubbard Inn
Joy District
Joy District will host a special performance from Sean Kingston on Friday, October 28. The River North club will be open on Monday, October 31, with a special costume contest. The winner receives their RENT paid for the month of November.
District Brew Yards
On Sunday, October 30, District Brew Yards (417 N Ashland Ave) will be hosting a Halloween Dog Costume Party at its beer garden from 1- 5 p.m. Pups and parents are encouraged to dress up and enjoy brews and boos this Halloween weekend. Fall beers from Burnt City Brewing, Around the Bend, Casa Humilde, and Twisted Hippo will be available.
Tack Room
On October 27th from 9-11PM, Tack Room is throwing a Stevie Nicks-themed drag show event called Season of the Witch. The cozy cocktail bar in Thalia Hall will feature drag performer Wanda Screw and musician Kevan Eftekhari. This event is open to the public and has no cover charge.
Lou's Backyard & Moneygun
Lou's Backyard & MONEYGUN (664 W Lake St) will host on Halloween weekend (10/28-31) their ode to Southern turn-up culture: a late night WAFFLE HOME pop-up experience where classic, made-with-love diner food meets fierce flavors. The Menu, available from 6pm to 12:45am includes classics like Eggs, Sausage, and Bacon paired with elevated dishes like Smothered Hash Browns and Chicken and Waffles.
Customers can secure their spot through Tock.
Clever Coyote at The Robey Hotel
On Sunday, October 30th, Clever Coyote is hosting a Boos & Booze Bar Crawl until close (11pm).
Familiar Bakery (From Here On Food Hall)
Pastry Chef Ashley Robinson has created a variety of special spooky treats this October including a Pumpkin Old Fashioned donut and Boston Cream Donuts with googly eyes.
ROOF on theWit
ROOF, set 27 stories above it all on top of theWit Hotel, will have surreal aerial performers, dancers, and chilling food + cocktails. Escape with sounds curated by DJ Kaos and hypnotic illusions on the digital artisan wall. Entertainment will include DJ Deov and DJ Aced Spade. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets start at $45 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Barcocina
Newly opened Barcocina West Town will face off against its Lakeview location with a North v. West Haunted Homecoming bash. At either location on October 29, celebrate spooky season with a 3-hour open bar featuring Mexican beer, house margaritas, signature cocktails, and wine. Entertainment includes a DJ, photo booth, a costume contest with a cash prize. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased separately for West Town and Lakeview locations.
Lodge Management Group
The 41st Annual Tavern Tour returns on Saturday, October 29! Starting at Streeter's Tavern at 12:30 p.m. other stops include Pippin's Tavern, She-nannigans, Lodge Tavern, and The Original Mother's. The tavern tour will end with a costume contest at The Hangge-Uppe at 8 p.m. Guests can join in at any location and the event is completely free. The full schedule is as follows:
12:30- 1:30 - Streeter's Tavern - 50 E. Chicago
1:30 - 2:30 - Pippin's Tavern- 39 E. Chicago
2:30 - 3:00 - Pizano's Pizza & Pasta - 864 N. State
3:00 - 4:00 - She-nannigans- 16 W. Division
4:00 - 5:00 - Butch McGuire's- 20 W. Division
5:00 - 6:00 - Lodge Tavern -21 W. Division
6:00 - 7:00 - Hopsmith- 15 W. Division
7:00 - 8:00 - The Original Mother's - 26 W. Division
8:00 - Late night -The Hangge-Uppe- 14 W. Elm
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