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Friday Forest Bathing Walks

Fri 30 Oct, 08:45

Emily Oaks Nature Center

*Relax into your senses. Enjoy the forest even more as we transition through autumn towards winter.* We’ll walk rain or shine – unless the weather is dangerous. We’ll sit for a while to listen, notice, feel connection. The dates for this…

Chicken & Waffles with Herbal Alchemy

Fri 30 Oct, 10:30

Fabrik Chicago

Gathering around the table is essential to fostering connection and nothing says come hungry and bring a friend like chicken & waffles. Eat good food, have good conversations, and try some Herbal Alchemy recipes while you're at it.

Holdin' Court Mural Dedication

Fri 30 Oct, 11:00

4650 S Martin Luther King Dr

Seed Lynn’s Holdin’ Court is now part of Bronzeville! Join Chicago Public Art Group at 47th Street and King Drive to celebrate this new mural honoring the South Side’s chess community and the Black men who hold court at the board. Meet…

Calaveritas Literarias: A Día de Muertos Writing Tradition

Fri 30 Oct, 11:30

Ryerson & Burnham Libraries

Celebrate Día de Muertos in the Ryerson Library. We'll explore the iconic, satirical prints of artist José Guadalupe Posada and write some lighthearted "mock obituaries" in the Mexican literary tradition of "calaveritas literarias."…

Sanctum Festival 2026

Fri 30 Oct, 12:00

Thalia Hall

An Oldie, But a Goodie.

Fri 30 Oct, 13:00

Laschet's Inn

Chicago used to have so many German Restaurants - The Golden Ox, Zum Deutschen Eck, Sieben's Bier Stube - I could go on and on. Nowadays you'd be hard pressed to find a place for German food - unless you knew about Laschet's Inn. This…

Get in the Game at Cube 🏓🎾

Fri 30 Oct, 15:00

3900 S Ashland Ave

🎾🏓 Get in the Game at Cube For Free! Grab your friends, rally your coworkers, or bring another couple for a fun outing at Cube Chicago Padel! Our group is for adults of all ages looking to try something new, get active, and enjoy some…

Halloween Party at West Lawn

Fri 30 Oct, 16:00

West Lawn Park

Looking for an awesome Halloween party? Join us for tricks and treats, games, costume contests and more! Halloween in the Park is presented by Mars.

Skate or Treat Halloween Party at Douglass

Fri 30 Oct, 16:00

Douglass (Anna and Frederick) Park

Jois us for a community Halloween party! Activities will include skating, a costume contest, refreshments, and music.

Dom Dolla

Fri 30 Oct, 16:00

Navy Pier

Genres: tech house, bass house

Halloween-a-Palooza at Green Briar

Fri 30 Oct, 16:00

Green Briar Park

Join us for our annual Community Halloween Party at Green Briar Park. There will be games, goodies and arts & crafts!! Wear your most creative and spookiest costumes to be part of the costume contest. Prizes will be awarded. Hope to see…

Boo-tiful Adventure at Galewood

Fri 30 Oct, 16:00

Galewood Park

Enjoy a magical, not-so-scary Halloween event filled with stories, games, crafts, and festive fun.Come dressed in your favorite costume and explore exciting activity stations at your own pace, including Story Time, Spooky Bingo, Photo…

Community Halloween Party at Sauganash

Fri 30 Oct, 16:00

Sauganash Park

Get ready for a spooktacular time! Join us for a Halloween bash filled with thrilling games, tasty treats, and tons of fun. Come dressed in your favorite costume and let your spooky spirit shine. No registration needed, just bring your…

Haunted House at Pottawattomie

Fri 30 Oct, 16:30

Pottawattomie Park

Join the Pottawattomie Park Staff for a Haunted House. Halloween in the Parks is sponsored by Mars

Haunted House at Taylor

Fri 30 Oct, 17:00

Taylor (Robert Rochon) Park

If you are looking for some Halloween chills and thrills - stop by our Haunted House at Taylor Park! Be sure to wear your Halloween costume, and check out our thrilling games.

The ETA Afterparty, 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. CT

Fri 30 Oct, 17:00

citizenM Chicago Downtown

The conference wraps at 5, and we’ll be five minutes down Wacker at canteenM until 10. Walk over from the closing reception with whoever you were talking to, or come by later after dinner and catch the people you missed during the day.…

Community Halloween Party at Valley Forge

Fri 30 Oct, 17:00

Valley Forge Park

Join us at this community party and enjoy some games, candies, arts and crafts. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

RIVER NORTH/WEST LOOP 2 DAYS OF HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL PARTY PASS (45+ VENUES)

Fri 30 Oct, 17:00

Chicago · Good Night John Boy

2 DAYS OF PARTIES 10/30 & 10/31- ENJOY THE HALLOWEEN WEEKEND AT RIVER NORTHS HOTTEST CLUB AND WEST LOOPS SEXY BARS. OVER 45 VENUES INCLUDED!

FJORD

Fri 30 Oct, 17:15

Gene Siskel Film Center

Opens October 24 | Palme d’Or winner director Cristian Mungiu returns with his first English-language feature, a thought-provoking family drama starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve. The Gheorghius, a devout family led by Romanian…

Haunted House Festival at Pulaski

Fri 30 Oct, 17:30

Pulaski (Casimer) Park

Our spook-tacular Halloween Fest includes a Haunted House, Inflatables, Face Painting, and a Halloween Craft project. (Attractions Subject to Change)Tickets are $10 per person.