Chicago Halloween: 10 Stops From Shows To Scares

4.7 (10,943)

Mon – Fri, 12:00 – 18:00

175 N State St

The Chicago Theatre hosts The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Spooktacular Tour on November 1. This 1921 movie palace brings French Baroque detail to State Street. Its grand lobby and sweeping staircase lead into a 3,600-seat auditorium. For another look at the building, backstage architectural tours reveal areas rarely seen by standard show attendees.

4.5 (9,133)

Thu, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1)

329 N Dearborn St

House of Blues Chicago brings ample dance space to Marina City. Folk art fills the multi-level venue. CircuitMOM & Uncle Present Haunted Hollywood ft Erik Vilar and Ed Wood takes place on October 25. WITCHES & WIZARDS BALL follows on October 31. Graveyard Bash Hosted By: DJ Saggitari lands on November 1.

4.6 (218)

Thu, 18:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri, 18:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 18:00 – 04:00 (+1)

329 N Dearborn St

Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago serves barrel-aged cocktails above the venue in Marina City. Order black truffle frites or shareable sliders in the richly detailed lounge. Its entertainment spans live comedy and late-night DJ sets. WITCHES & WIZARDS BALL takes place on October 31.

4.3 (1,768)

Mon – Fri, 06:30 – 02:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 06:00 – 02:00 (+1)

2011 W North Ave

Daft Disko Halloween: Chicago takes place at Subterranean on November 1. The two-floor Wicker Park venue has an old-fashioned, cozy interior, with an energetic pit and an upstairs area offering a stage-viewing vantage point away from the thick of the crowd.

4.5 (416)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 23:00

1119 W. Cullerton St.

Pumpkin Patch at Dvorak brings Halloween-season focus to October 24 in Pilsen. Dvorak (Anton) Park is a historic neighborhood park named for composer Antonin Dvorak, with a Prairie-style fieldhouse, playgrounds, picnic areas and community spaces. Use the stop for a pumpkin-themed pause, then explore the setting around its indoor pool and athletic fields.

4.7 (163)

Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours

797 E Grand Ave

Navy Pier Marina offers hourly, short-term and overnight dockage on Lake Michigan. Its floating docks give visiting boaters immediate access to the pier. Navy Pier’s October 17 to 31 calendar includes Slightly Spooky October and Slightly Spooky Saturday. Take in the skyline views as part of a Halloween-season waterfront visit.

4.9 (7,773)

Mon – Thu, 10:00 – 20:00; Fri – Sun, 10:00 – 21:00

177 N State Street

Medieval Torture Museum on State Street makes a macabre stop for Halloween season. More than 100 reconstructed torture devices fill its galleries. Interactive props and photo setups let visitors hold select objects. Audio commentary comes in English and Spanish. An app-assisted ghost hunt adds another way to explore. Displays depict severe historical violence and gore.

4.9 (251)

Tue – Thu, 18:30 – 21:00; Fri, 18:00 – 23:00; Sat, 15:00 – 23:00

182 N Wabash Ave

Drunk Dracula gives a Halloween night out a comic turn at 182 N Wabash Ave. An actively drinking performer joins the cast in the classic vampire tale. Crowd participation fuels the quick-witted exchanges. Expect shouting and profanity. Drinks accompany the performance. Audience members can bid to sit in throne chairs closer to the action.

4.8 (571)

Mon – Tue, 12:00 – 20:00; Thu – Sun, 10:00 – 20:00

3182 N Elston Ave

Stock a Halloween movie night at Bucket O’ Blood Books & Records in Avondale. The independent shop carries rare films on Blu-ray and 4K disc. Vintage horror paperbacks can keep the scares going after the credits. Browse the curated vinyl for a soundtrack before the screening. Staff help visitors track down elusive titles.

4.7 (399)

Mon – Thu, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri, 17:00 – 23:00; Sat, 10:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00; Sun, 10:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:00

1840 W North Ave

Make Dēliz Italian Steakhouse in Wicker Park your dinner stop before a Halloween party. Fringed red pendant lights hang above warm wood tables. Pull apart the flaky, layered brioche to start. Follow it with truffle cacio e pepe. The bar builds cocktails with fat-washed spirits and tinctures.