• Halloween Happenings
  • Halloween - Business Events & Promotions

  • There's more to Halloween than just tricks and treats!  The local businesses of Lincoln Square and Ravenswood have plenty in store for you this Halloween season.  

  • Halloween Movies at the Davis Theater

    Throughout October
    The Davis Theater, 4714 N Lincoln Avenue

    Throughout the month of October, The Davis will be showing various programing presented by Oscarbate Film Collective. LEARN MORE

  • Halloween Takeover

    Tuesday, October 8 - Thursday, October 31
    Vaca's Creamery, 2324 W Giddings Street 

    Vaca's Creamery is being taken over by Halloweeen!  They have a Halloween-themed menu with all new spooky sundaes.  Also limited time toppings, ice cream flavors, and baked goods just for spooky season!   

  • Pumpkin Patch Party 

    Friday, October 11 |  5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    $50/child Ages:4-12

    Fit City Kids, 2540 W Lawrence Avenue

    Spooky Season is here and we are ready to go!  Drop your kids off for this special October edition of our parent's night out program.  We will be painting pumpkins, playing fall themed games, and having a pumptastic time!  Pumpkin and Pizza dinner included in registration fee.

  • Ravenswood Manor Hallowalk

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

  • Calm Your SPOOKS Party

    Saturday, October 19 | Available times at 2pm and 3pm
    InPowered Therapy & Yoga, 2220 W Lawrence Avenue

    Join Audrey Adams, InPowered's newest child therapist for this fun family party designed to calm your child's anxiety and worries.  Enjoy fun Halloween music while making crafts including a BOO Box to feed your worries and to learn leaf breathing to calm your child's body.  Enjoy treats and hot apple cider.   LEARN MORE

  • Halloween Art Market

    Saturday, October 19 | 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
    American Legion Tattler Post, 4355 N Western Avenue

    Enjoy art, drinks, food, and live music at the Halloween Art Market - Costumes welcom!. LEARN MORE

  • Trick or Treat Fest

    Saturday, October 19 | 3:00 - 6:30 pm
    Chase Park, 4701 N Ashland Avenue

    Trick or treat path with 10 themed treat stations, "No Scare" Haunted House, spooky circus show, ghoulish games, bouncy houses, ghost story teller, creepy arts and crafts and more! LEARN MORE

  • Pre-K Fall Fest 

    Wednesday, October 23 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Fit City Kids, 2540 W Lawrence Avenue

    Come join us for our annual Pre-K Fall Fest!  This year's fest will feature a balloon animal AND face painting artist along with our open play and themed games.  It's a blast for the little ones and we can't wait to see you there.  
    The fall fest will run from 4:30pm-6:30pm on Wednesday October 23rd.  Registration is required.  This event is for families and children under the age of 6 and will be $15/family.

  • So You Want to be a Medium

    Thursday, October 24 | 7:00 pm
    The Chakra Shoppe, 5034 N Lincoln Avenue 

    Have you have a paranormal experience where you felt a spirit around you? Think you might have a gift of communicating with spirits or desire to connect with a loved one who has passed? This time of year the veil between worlds is the thinnest. Join Blanche Blacke, Medium with 25 years experience, as she teaches how to communicate with the spirit world. Each participant has the opportunity to call in a loved one who has passed.  LEARN MORE

  • Adult Craft Night 

    Thursday, October 24  |  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Bunny Ears Art House, 4541 N Lincoln Avenue

    Join us for a cozy and creative evening as we celebrate the beauty of fall by decoupaging pumpkins with dried flowers.  LEARN MORE

  • Parents Night Out

    Friday, October 25 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Bunny Ears Art House, 4541 N Lincoln Avenue

    Take the night off and enjoy some well-deserved time for yourself while your kids have a blast at Bunny Ears Art House making creepy crafts!   LEARN MORE

  • Family Halloween Party

    Friday, October 25 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Fit City Kids, 2540 W Lawrence Avenue

    Stop on into one of our biggest events of the year.  Our annual Halloween party this year will be on Friday October 25th from 4pm-7pm.  This event is for all ages and is FREE with RSVP.   Come let the kids run around our indoor playground,  inflatable obstacle course and check out our themed games, costume contest, haunted house, refreshments for purchase and a goodie bag.  Can't wait to see you there! RSVP HERE

  • 19th Annual Halloween Photo Fundraiser

    Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26
    jookie, a portrait boutique, 4656 N Rockwell Street

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

  • Halloween Carnival

    Saturday, October 26 | 3:00 - 5:00 pm

    Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 4300 N Winchester Avenue

    Head to Pilgrim Lutheran's playlot to enjoy spooky-themed games for kids with prizes, candy, and other Halloween treats. Costumes welcome!

  • Halloween Hootenanny

    Saturday, October 26 | 11:00 am
    Old Town School of Folk Music, Maurer Hall 4544 N Lincoln Avenue

    Time to put on your costumes and come to the Old Town School of Folk Music! Sing and shake your bones with Wiggleworms teaching artists Xadie James, Henry Altenberg, Rachael Botz, and Will Fancher as we rock the pumpkin patch, laugh at the moon, creep like cats, and fly like bats! It won't be too scary, just a howling hoo, hoo, hootenanny good time for everyone.  LEARN MORE

  • Halloween Dance Community Jam

    Saturday, October 26  | 2:00 pm and Sunday, October 27  | 11:30 am
    Old Town School of Folk Music, 4545 N Lincoln Avenue

    Gather the whole family for a frightfully fun and FREE Halloween Dance Community Jam! Everyone is invited to boogie down in their Halloween best. Learn the choreography from ghostly classics like Thriller and the Time Warp. Join us for a memorable Halloween celebration! LEARN MORE

  • Howl-O-Ween Annual Fundraiser

    Sunday, October 27 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 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

  • Kid-Friendly Haunted House

    Sunday, October 27 | 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.   LEARN MORE

  • Halloween Fun Run

    Monday, October 28 | 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!   LEARN MORE

  • Halloween Art & Play

    Thursday, October 31 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Bunny Ears Art House, 4541 N Lincoln Avenue

    Halloween Art & Play: Halloween party- not scary play and crafts for toddlers  LEARN MORE

  • What Are You Afraid Of?

    Thursday, October 31 | 7:30 pm
    DANK Haus, 4740 N Western Avenue

    Direct from France: Anne Fromm & accordionist Wilfried Touati. Opening with Paulus the Cabaret Geek, Michele Barbier, Angelique Dessaint, Mylen Launay, Jean-Claude Orfali, Clotilde Rullaud, and host Claudia Hommel. Halloween costumes encouraged. Cats & witches, circus & clowns, songs spun in French, German and English for the Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion!  LEARN MORE

  • A Witch's Brawl

    Thursday, October 31 | Noon - 5:00 pm
    Mindful Baking, 1942 W Montrose Avenue

    Join Mindful Baking for a Witch's Brawl - a Halloween event at Mindful Baking Cafe featuring seasonal drinks and treats, along with guest vendors Anchor Baby Vintage, Cryptid Craft Studio, Sol Care, and Tarot Card readings wit Laura Gonzalez of Tarot by Laura and Blue Witch Art!   LEARN MORE

  • Spooky Cocktails Class

    Thursday, 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. Costumes encouraged! LEARN MORE

  • Halloween Costume Contest

    Thursday, October 31 | 4:30 and 6:30 pm classes
    Chicago Hot Yoga, 4945 N Damen Avenue

    Wear a costume to the 4:30 or 6:30 class. Best costume wins a prize

  • Halloween at Cobblestone

    Thursday, October 31  | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Cobblestone, 4337 N Lincoln Avenue

    Enjoy food and Halloween-themed drink specials.  Plus costume contests for kids and adults!

  • Spooky Book Swap

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

    Bring a spooky book, write a short recommendation, meet new book loving people and discover new books. Bring a book you can recommend (and are happy to pass along,) and join us in the Tasting Room on Halloween for a very social evening of books, lively conversation and of course, fantastic drinks from our bar!  LEARN MORE

  • Dia de los Muertos

    Friday, November 1 | 7:00 - 11:00 pm
    VIN312 Winery, 4710 N Ravenswood Street

    Join VIN312 for Buen Vino y Salsa and an unforgettable evening of Salsa dancing with a live band and wine tastings featuring a selection of exquisite wines.  Take a tour of the venue and immerse yourself in the ambiance of a full functioning urban winery hosted by the winemaker!  Cash bar available as well as delicious bites from Tacos Mario Food Truck.   LEARN MORE

  • Halloween at MOLASSES

    Thursday, October 31 
    MOLASSES, 4919 N Damen Avenue 

    Celebrate Halloween at MOLASSES!  Enjoy free candy and 10% off in-store purchases.

  • Old Town School Music Store

    Thursday, October 24 -  Thursday, October 31 
    Old Town School Music Store, 4544 N Lincoln Avenue

    Thrilling Deals! Dig up great prices on select items storewide! Everything you need for your haunting harmonies and shadowy sounds, including all Martin guitars and accessories! October 24-31 during store hours.  LEARN MORE

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