Published on October 24, 2022 by Choose Chicago Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city during
October in Chicago. This weekend, don’t miss spooky parades, neighborhood festivals, major concerts, jaw-dropping art exhibits, dance performances, film screenings, and so much more. Check out just a few of the top things to do this
Halloween weekend in Chicago, Oct. 28 – 31, 2022. Please note that all events are subject to change.
Oct29
Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade
Now in its 8th year, Arts in the Dark is a magical evening parade celebrating Halloween as the “artist’s holiday” and drawing together world-renowned institutions,…
Oct29
Blue Man Group’s Halloween Show
Blue Man Group invites guests to celebrate the spookiest season of the year by hosting two special Halloween-themed performances at the Briar Street Theatre Saturday,…
Oct29
Fall Wine & Food Festa
Grab a comfy sweater, put on your favorite boots, and get ready to celebrate the fall harvest all'Italiana! Join us at our Fall Wine & Food Festa to…
Oct 28 – Oct 29
New Wave Halloween
For all those tainted loves that just can’t get enough New Wave, Morgan’s on Fulton has their cure this Halloween. Now that summer is over…
Oct. 28 – 31
Edgar Allan Poe Tours
Discover the man behind the myths, from talking ravens to tell-tale hearts. In this special tour of the American Writers Museum, you’ll dive into the…
Oct. 28 – 29
House of the Exquisite Corpse
Dare to enter the HOUSE OF THE EXQUISITE CORPSE, a horror peep-show puppet-theater anthology! Following last year’s spectacular debut, HOUSE OF THE EXQUISITE CORPSE has taken…
Oct. 21 – 23
Jack's Pumpkin Pop Up
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up is an immersive fall experience for all ages. Enjoy a giant corn maze, carnival games, axe throwing, fortune tellers, food trucks, and more.
Oct 29 – Oct 30
The Hallows
Green Curtain Events Presents: The Hallows Aon Grand Ballroom - Navy Pier Saturday, October 29 - 8pm to 2am A celebration of all things nocturnal.…
Oct. 14 – 16
Día de Muertos: A Time to Grieve & Remember
Our 36th Day of the Dead exhibition remembers the numerous individuals from Mexico and the U.S. who have died from COVID and other tragedies in the last year. Artists from both sides of the U.S./Mexico border express a sense of continuity and culture during this season of remembering.
Oct. 14 – 16
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Dive into the wonderful world of autumn—from picking the perfect pumpkin to nostalgic Ferris wheel rides above the foliage—with Lincoln Park Zoo’s eighth annual Fall Fest. This free, family-friendly celebration brings harvest-time fun to the heart of Chicago each year from September–October.
Oct. 28 - 31
Museum of Spooky Illusions Chicago
For Halloween and Fall Fun come visit Museum of Illusions Chicago as they’ve decked out the space with themed décor, making it a go-to destination for…
Oct29
BAYNK
New Zealand producer BAYNK will perform live at Vic Theatre on Sat, Oct 29 at 8:00pm.
Oct. 28 - 30
Grimm
Taking place in a cabaret bar, Grimm works to spin well known tales into a modern story. Utilizing classic stories such as Little Red Riding…
Oct. 28 - 31
Wicked
WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young…
Oct. 28 - 31
Chim: Between Devastation and Resurrection
Chim: Between Devastation and Resurrection shines a light on the work of one of the most respected photojournalists of his day. Born Dawid Szymin in Warsaw…
Oct30
The Second City's Improv Brunch
Bottoms up in UP Comedy Club! Join The Second City for some hair of the dog comedy during this totally improvised experience from the city’s finest. We’re serving up all-you-can-stomach laughter! Food and mimosas are available a la carte.
Oct. 28 - 31
Cabaret ZaZou presents LUMINAIRE
Randolph Entertainment LLC, producer of the fan favorite Teatro ZinZanni Chicago, announced CABARET ZAZOU’s premier production, Luminaire will open on September 7, 2022. The new, groundbreaking,…
Oct. 28 - 31
Southern Gothic
Windy City Playhouse, in association with Goodman Theatre and Greg Schaffert, presents SOUTHERN GOTHIC, an immersive theatrical experience where audience members are invited to step…
Oct30
No Tricks, All Treats Halloween Pop-Up
Enjoy 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…
Oct. 29 - 30
RENT by Porchlight Music Theatre
Porchlight Music Theatre presents the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, RENT, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., October…
Oct. 28 - 31
SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Kokandy Productions is thrilled to continue its 10th anniversary season with a revival of Stephen Sondheim’s macabre masterpiece Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Sweeney Todd has…
Oct. 28 - 31
Art on theMART
Art on theMART is queuing up new projections for 2022 that will spotlight Chicago dance and the dancers, choreographers and visual artists that bring the medium to its full potential.
Jul 17 – Oct 30
The Language Between Worlds
Hyde Park Art Center, the renowned non-profit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, announces a major new group exhibition, The Language…
Oct. 28 - 31
Human+Nature
Discover Human+Nature, the latest exhibition at The Morton Arboretum. Created by internationally renowned artist Daniel Popper, five large-scale artworks between 15 to 26 feet tall will inspire…
Oct. 28 - 31
Dennis Watkins’ The Magic Parlour
Experience Jaw-Dropping Magic. Step into the grand Palmer House lobby and meet 3rd Generation Magician and Mind-Reader Dennis Watkins. Bask in the glamour of historic…
Oct 28 – Dec 30
Chicago Cultural Center Building Tours
Building Tours reveal the storied history of the landmark Chicago Cultural Center – offered year round on Thursdays and Fridays at 1:15pm. Tours are FREE…
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