Festivals, pumpkin patches and parties to celebrate Chiccago's last hurrah before winter
CHICAGO—The Chicago Park District is thrilled to offer Halloween in the Parks, presented by Mars Wrigley. Affordable, accessible, and exciting fall events will be held citywide. Patrons of all ages are invited to take part in fall events through November 3, 2023.
Though we have a frightening amount of Halloween events across the city, some highlights include a series of horror films screened outdoors by campfire, countless pumpkin patches, Día de los Muertos workshops, and even an opportunity to integrate pumpkins in your workout!
For a full listing of Fall and Halloween events, visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/halloween.
Halloween Events
October 20, 2023
S’Mores & Stories, Kilbourn Park, 3501 N. Kilbourn Ave.
5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Ages 1 year, 6 months to 11, $5.00 Admission
Join us for our Annual S'mores & Stories with Ms. Renee. We will have a bonfire with Nature Oasis providing the fire. Spooky and Fall themed stories will be read by Ms. Renee and there will be games for the kiddos. Come dressed in a costume as KPAC will be hosting the costume parade. Advanced registration is encouraged.
Halloween Movie Night, Trebes Park, 2260 N. Clifton Ave.
6:40 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
All Ages, Free admission
Just in time for Halloween! Join us for a haunted movie night. We will be screening Hocus Pocus! This event is held outside so dress warm!
Campfire Horrors: The Shining, Northerly Island Park, 1521 S. Linn White Dr.
7:00 P.M. – 9:26 P.M.
All Ages, Free Admission
A warm fire on a cool night is the perfect setting for a scary movie. Roast marshmallows over a crackling campfire and enjoy horror classics under the October sky. The Shining: A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a sinister presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from both past and future. Event is outside, weather permitting. Please dress warmly and bring blankets to keep warm.
R | 1980 |146 minutes
October 21, 2023
Pumpkin Patch, Hamlin Park, 3035 N. Hoyne Ave.
10:00 A.M.—2:00 P.M.
All ages, $5.00 Admission
Everyone just loves pumpkins!
Join us for an afternoon in the park at this family-friendly event!
At the Chicago Park District's pumpkin patches, you get to pick your personal favorite from a field filled with pumpkins and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. Enjoy Halloween-themed carnival games, inflatables, and don't forget to bring a camera to capture a family memory at our harvest photo station. Plus, the kiddos will experience a visit from JG Reptile.
Halloween Party, Kedvale Park, 4134 W. Hirsch St.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
All Ages, Free Admission
Join us in celebrating fall with festivities that include a bounce house, Halloween activities, s'mores and crafts!
Pumpkin Party, Pasteur Park, 5825 S. Kostner Ave.
11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
All ages, $5.00 Admission
This event includes fall crafts, pumpkin decorating and caramel apple making.
Campfire Horrors: Hotel Transylvania, North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd.
7:00 P.M. – 8:31 P.M.
All Ages, Free Admission
Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count's teenaged daughter. Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count's teenaged daughter. Event is outside, weather permitting. Please dress warmly and bring blankets to keep warm.
PG | 2012 | 91 minutes
Halloween Costume Parade, Gately Park, 10201 S. Cottage Grove
12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Ages 3 to 18, Free admission
Join us and show off your Halloween costume in our Gately Park - Costume Parade. Individuals will get candy as they walk the track and 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prizes will be given to the top 3 costumes (Voted on by Gately Coaches)
Trunk-N-Treat: Sponsor a Trunk, McFetridge Sports Center, 3843 N. California Ave.
2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Ages 18 and up, Free Admission
Reserve your spot, decorate your trunk, and enjoy an evening of family fun! Trunk sponsors must provide age-appropriate pre-wrapped candy or treat for each participant!
Trunk-N- Treat, McFetridge Sports Center, 3843 N. California Ave.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ages 1 to 11, Free Admission
Come join your friends and trick or treat in a safe, neighborhood setting! The event is free, but registration is required. There will be many fun-filled activities for you to enjoy after your treat bag is full!
October 23, 2023
Día de los Muertos Sugar Skull Workshop, Marquette Park, 6734 S. Kedzie Ave.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
All ages, Free Admission
Join us for a family art workshop with visiting artist, William Estrada!
During this 2-hour workshop participants will explore themes of Dia de los Muertos and decorate prepared sugar skulls using icing and create sugar skull masks. Participants will have an opportunity to decorate sugar skulls to take home and some will be used in our Marquette Park community ofrenda. This workshop will have a 5pm and 6pm session. This event is part of a workshop series exploring themes of Dia de los Muertos on Mondays throughout October, honoring and celebrating the lives of loved ones that have passed away. All are welcome and invited to return for the Día de los Muertos celebration on Nov. 3rd.
October 24, 2023
Halloween Arts & Crafts, Rosedale Park, 6312 W. Rosedale Ave.
10:00 A.M. – 1:45 A.M. & 5:00 P.M.
Ages at least 1 year, 6 months to 3, $8.00 admission
Children are going to have fun getting crafty creating spooky Halloween crafts
October 26, 2023
Halloween Fun Walk Thru, Scottsdale Park, 4637 W. 83rd St.
4:30—6:00 P.M.
Ages 6 to 12, Free Admission
Walk thru and participate in Halloween themed music, dancing, crafts, face paint & an inflatable.
Halloween Spooktacular, Avondale Park, 3516 W. School St.
11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Ages 6 to 9, Free Admission
We have a spooktacular plan to make some super easy kid friendly Halloween themed arts and crafts. All supplies included.
Day of the Dead – Sugar Skulls, Mayfair Park, 4550 W. Sunnyside Ave.
12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Ages 55 and up, $20.00 Admission
5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Ages 6 to 12, $25.00 admission
Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated on the first and second of November each year. It serves to honor the memory of deceased loved ones as families and communities come together and remember their ancestors. Join us for this memorable, interactive experience while engaging in the process of making your very own sugar skull! Choose your props and strike a pose in our Día de los Muertos photo booth! This project is partially supported by a grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and presented as part of the Culture In My Neighborhood initiative.
October 27, 2023
Halloween Bash, Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St.
3:00 P.M.—6:00 P.M.
Ages 3 to 12, $3.00 Admission
Join Union Park staff for some Halloween fun! Activities include decorating pumpkins, bouncy house, coloring pages, and more. Participants will also receive treat bags.
Halloween Costume Party, Addams Park, 1434 S. Loomis
7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Ages 3 to 10, Free Admission
Join us for our Halloween costume party, we'll have a dance contest, crafts and more.
Haunted Movie Night, Olympia Park, 6566 N. Avondale Ave.
7:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
Ages 11 to 13, Free admission
Just in time for Halloween! Join us for a haunted movie night inside the park. Pizza and snacks provided. Pre-registration is required.
Haunted House, Fosco Park, 1312 S. Racine Ave.
6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
All Ages, Free Admission
Let's have a grave time! Swing by and enjoy our annual free Haunted House! Treats and fun for all ages. Children costumes welcomed. Activities will be held inside the Fieldhouse.
Monster Bash, Eugene Field, 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave.
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
All Ages, $2.00 Admission
Join us for a boo-ti-ful time! Come dressed in your Halloween costume and enjoy a fun night of dancing. Pre-Registration is required. The fee is per person.
Halloween Extravaganza, Sheridan Park, 910 S. Aberdeen St.
4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Ages 3 to 12, $2.00 Admission
Join us for our annual Halloween Extravaganza in the Park! We are looking forward to seeing everyone dressed in their funniest, scariest, craziest, and most original costume.
Halloween Party, Calumet Park, 9801 S. Avenue G.
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
All Ages, Free Admission
You are invited to join us for tricks or treats at this great Halloween party! Enjoy games, costume contests, and arts & crafts. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Spooky Crafts, Rutherford Sayre Park, 6871 W. Belden Ave.
4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Ages 5 to 9, $10.00 Admission
Join us for a spook-tacular time and create various Halloween-themed crafts to get you in the spooky spirit!
Halloween Happenings, Olympia Park, 6566 N. Avondale Ave.
5:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
All Ages, Free Admission
Let's have a fab-boo-lous time! Join us for crafts, games, treats, and entertainment. Costumes are highly encouraged. Activities are geared for ages 10 & under.
Halloween Skating Party, Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St.
5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Ages 1 to 12, Free Admission
Join us at this community Halloween skating party for some great fun and candy.
Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Haunted House, Avalon Park, 1215 E. 83rd St.
5:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
Ages 7 and up, $5.00 Admission
You are going to get spooked visiting this ghoulish house! Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Haunted House, Archer Park, 4901 S. Kilbourn Ave.
Friday October 27, 2023, 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
All Ages, Free Admission
Join us at this Haunted House for those who are not faint of heart!
Campfire Horrors: Addams Family Values, Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr.
7:00 P.M. – 8:34 P.M.
All Ages, Free Admission
A warm fire on a cool night is the perfect setting for a scary movie. Roast marshmallows over a crackling campfire and enjoy horror classics under the October sky. The Addams Family try to rescue their beloved Uncle Fester from his gold-digging new love, a black widow named Debbie. Event is outside, weather permitting. Please dress warmly and bring blankets to keep warm.
PG-13 | 1993 | 94 minutes
October 28, 2023
Halloween Extravaganza Partnership, Haas Park, 2402 N. Washtenaw Ave.
10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Ages 3 to 12, Free Admission
Join us for our annual Halloween Extravaganza in the Park! We are looking forward to seeing everyone dressed in their funniest, scariest, craziest, and most original costume.
Pumpkin Patch, Sheridan Park, 910 S. Aberdeen St.
10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Ages 3 to 12, Free Admission
Let's get together and have some fun at our annual Pumpkin Patch. We'll have a petting zoo, arts & crafts and face painting!
Pumpkin Fest, Unity Park, 2636 N. Kimball Ave.
10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Ages 16 and under, Free Admission
Save the date for Pumpkin Fest! Come for the pumpkins and stay for the fun! Pumpkin Fest brings families to Unity Park for many free activities for the whole family like: Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin decoration, face painting, family photo station, spooky themed photo booth, Día de Los Muertos activity.
Trunk or Treat, Shabbona Park, 6935 W. Addison St.
11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
All ages, Free Admission
Children can come dressed in their costumes to collect candy from cars decorated for Halloween at our 4th annual Trunk or Treat. Activities include arts & crafts, games and more! The event takes place in front of the building...you can't miss it! Co-sponsored by Alderman Sposato.
Haunted House, Columbus, 500 S. Central Ave.
11:00 A.M. -- 4:00 P.M.
All ages, $5:00 Admission
Thrill seekers will want to visit our creative and spook-tacular haunted house! Not recommended for those faint of heart.
For those not looking for the scare we will have Halloween themed activities for everyone to enjoy in the gym.
Halloween Party, Grand Crossing Park, 7655 S. Ingleside Ave.
1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Ages at least 5 to 12, Free Admission
Join us for this festive Halloween party in the park and come and meet some ghoulish characters!
Día de los Muertos, Burnham Park, La Ronda Parakata Gathering Space, East of Lakeshore Drive and 35th St.
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
All Ages, Free Admission
Join Roots & Routes and Casa Michoacán to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at the La Ronda Parakata Gathering Space at the Burnham Wildlife Corridor. This event includes music, art craft and nature stewardship activities. Find the Gathering Space on this map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1WntaXNwbzuWZMkv8v-fC4i0LL50&usp=sharing
Family Fall Fest, Park No. 571, 2828 S. Eleanor St.
1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
All Ages, $2.00 Admission
Join us in celebrating Fall with festivities that include a bounce house, Halloween activities, sweet and crafts! Must pre-register for this event.
Halloween Party, Commercial Club Park, 1845 W. Rice St.
2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
All Ages, Free Admission
Join us for a Halloween party that will feature games, crafts and a trick or treat parade. Co-Sponsored by Commercial Park Advisory Council.
Boo Bash, Loyola Park, 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave.
3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Ages 3 to 11, $5.00 admission
Join us for a Halloween Party in the Park! We'll have Halloween themed games, treats, a DJ and lots of fun. Dress in your Halloween best. The event is ideal for those ages 3-13. No registration is required; pay at the door. This event is in partnership with the Loyola Park Advisory Council.
Haunted House, Archer Park, 4901 S. Kilbourn Ave.
7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
All Ages, Free Admission
Join us at this Haunted House for those who are not faint of heart!
Fall Fest, Morgan Park Sports Center (Park No. 577), 11505 S. Western Ave.
12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
All Ages, $10 admission
This event will feature many of the same highlights as our former "Trunk or Treat" event, plus more! Pre-Registration for this event is $10, which gives each participant 14 tickets to be used for various activities throughout the event. Day-of ticket prices will be: $10/10 tix; $16/20 tix; $30/50 tix. Activities include, but are not limited to: Pumpkin Painting, Haunted Gymnasium, Face Painting, Carnival Games, crafts, snacks and more!
Spooky Dance Party, Ellis Park, 3520 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Ages 60 and up, Free admission
Let's all dance to a fun spooky Halloween beat! All seniors are invited to join us at our Spooky Dance Party. Make sure to dress up in your Halloween best.
Trunk or Treat, Shabbona Park, 6935 W. Addison St.
11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
All Ages, Free Admission
Children can come dressed in their costumes to collect candy from cars decorated for Halloween at our 4th annual Trunk or Treat. Activities include arts & crafts, games and more! Event takes place in front of the building...you can't miss it! Co-sponsored by Alderman Sposato.
October 29, 2023
Halloween Park Party, Welles Park 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave.
1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Ages 1 to 10, Free Admission
Join us for our annual Community Halloween Party. There will be Games, crafts, treats and more! Wear your most creative and spookiest costume. We can't wait!
October 30, 2023
Trick or Treat on Southport, Sheil Park, 3505 N. Southport Ave.
4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
All Ages, Free Admission
We love being part of the annual Trick or Treat on Southport! The neighborhood's favorite fall tradition features family-friendly activities, local food and so much more. Make sure to stop by Sheil Park for a spooktacular treat!
October 31, 2023
Train or Treat Pumpkin Fitness, Park No. 571, 5828 S. Eleanor St.
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
Ages 18+, Free Admission
Sweat for your sweets in this heart pumping pumpkin-based wellness class! All levels of fitness are welcome!
Pumpkin Spice Yoga, Park No. 571, 2828 S. Eleanor St.
10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Ages 18+, Free Admission
Indulge in a cozy spirit of Fall with us through this rejuvenating practice that blends movements meditation inspired by the warm essence of the season!
Must pre-register for this event.
Halloween Party, Schrieber Park, 1552 W. Schreiber Ave.
12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Ages 3 to 5, Free Admission
Join us for our annual Halloween Community Party in the Park! We'll have Halloween themed games, treats, and lots of fun. Dress in your Halloween best. registration is required.
Trunk or Treat, Ellis Park, 3520 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
All Ages, Free Admission
Make Ellis Park part of your Halloween! Children can come dressed in their costumes to collect candy from cars decorated for Halloween. Activities include arts & crafts, games and more!
Trick or Treat, Paschen Park, 1932 W. Lunt Ave.
3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
All Ages, Free Admission
We hope you make Paschen Park part of your Halloween Trick or Treat plans!
Bring your little ones in costume to celebrate the season.
Community Trick or Treating, Simons Park, 1640 N. Drake Ave.
10:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.
All Ages, Free Admission
At least 3 but less than 18
Join us at our annual Community Trick or Treating. Stop by wearing your favorite Halloween costume!
Trunk or Treat, Fuller Park, 331 W. 45th St.
3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Ages 3 and up, Free Admission
Make Fuller Park part of your Halloween! Children can come dressed in their costumes to collect candy from cars decorated for Halloween. Activities include arts & crafts, games and more!
Community Halloween Party, Sauganash Park, 5861 N. Kostner Ave.
4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Ages 2 to 10, Free admission
Treat yourself to a boo-tiful family-friendly Halloween Party at the park. There will be games, treats & lots of fun. Make sure to come dressed in costume! Ideal for children ages 2-10.
Community Halloween Party, Valley Forge, 7001 W. 59th St.
5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Ages 1 to 12, Free Admission
Join us at this community party and enjoy some games, candies, arts and crafts.
Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Trick or Treat, Tarkington Park, 3344 W. 71st St.
3:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
All Ages, Free Admission
Come and get some delicious candy at this Halloween Party.
Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Trunk or Treat, White Park, 1610 W. Howard
3:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Ages 3 to 16, Free admission
In partnership with CAPS from the 24th District we are hosting a Halloween Trunk or Treat. Dress in your Halloween best and children will trick n' treat at a variety of cars spookily decorated and ghostly people passing out candy. The Event will be held outside. If we have inclement weather [rain] we will move inside into the gym.
Trunk or Treat, Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St.
3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
All Ages, Free Admission
Children can come dressed in their costumes to collect candy from cars decorated for Halloween. Activities include arts & crafts, games and more!
Halloween Community Party, Oriole Park, 5430 N. Olcott Ave.
4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Ages 2 to 10, Free Admission
Join us for our annual Halloween Community Party in the Park! We'll have Halloween themed games, treats, and lots of fun. Dress in your Halloween best. The event is ideal for those ages 3-10.
Halloween Party, West Lawn Park, 433 W. 65th St.
4:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Ages 3 to 12, Free Admission
Looking for an awesome Halloween party? Join us for tricks and treats, games, costume contests and more!
Tots Halloween Party, Brainerd Park, 1246 W. 92nd St.
5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Ages 1 to 5, Free Admission
Looking for an awesome Halloween party? Join us for tricks and treats, games, costume contests and more!
Día de los Muertos Celebration, Marquette Park, 6743 S. Kedzie Ave.
5:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
All Ages, Free admission
Join us for a celebration of Day of the Dead at Marquette Park Cultural Center! Dia de los Muertos/ Day of the Dead is a community celebration honoring and celebrating the lives of loved ones that have passed away. Featuring a Marquette Park community ofrenda and exhibition from Anchor Curatorial Artist in Residence, Carlos Flores. Performances from Mexican Folkloric Dance, and the Marquette Park Composers Workshops. Food, games, and community resources with La Casa Norte for the whole family! Please join us on Mondays from 5-7pm throughout October leading up to the event for family art workshops exploring the themes of Dia de los Muertos.