Chicago Events on Saturday, October 31, 2026

14 real events happening in Chicago on Saturday, October 31, 2026 — independently sourced, no listings dumps.

Family & Free Community

UNO Carrera de los Muertos / Race of the Dead 5K

Benito Juarez Community Academy8 AM$52 untimed / $65 timed in-person; $55–60 virtual option

Family & Free Community

Upside Down Halloween Parade

Washington Park (Russell Dr.)12:00–2:00 PMFree

Family & Free Community

Xempasúchil (Día de los Muertos in Little Village)

26th Street commercial corridor11:00 AM–6:00 PMFree

Halloween & Fall Seasonal

Gods of Chaos Halloween

Aragon Ballroom5:00 PMNot listed

Halloween & Fall Seasonal

Haunted Halloween Ball

Congress Plaza Hotel9:00 PM–2:00 AMFrom $20

Halloween & Fall Seasonal

Haunted House Party at Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium6:00 PM–10:00 PMNot listed — check sheddaquarium.org

Halloween & Fall Seasonal

Nocturna: All Hallows' Eve Ball

Metrodoors/show 10 PM$25 advance / $30 door (18+)

Halloween & Fall Seasonal

Northalsted Halloween Parade (Haunted Halsted)

Halsted St (Aldine to Addison)Block party 11AM–6PM; parade 7–8PMFree to watch

Halloween & Fall Seasonal

Slightly Spooky October

Navy Pier1:00–5:00 PM (movies from 5:00 PM)Free

Halloween & Fall Seasonal

Streeterville Doggy (and Kitty) Halloween Party

Museum of Contemporary Art Sculpture Garden9:00 AM–12:00 PMFree (registration required)

Halloween & Fall Seasonal

Wrigleyville Halloween Crawl

Wrigleyville bars7:00 PM–1:00 AMNot yet listed — check Eventbrite

Music & Nightlife

Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour

United Center8:00 PMFrom $111 (resale)

Music & Nightlife

Sanctum Dark Music Festival

Thalia HallFrom $50/day, $110 two-day

Sports

Chicago Wolves "Howl-O-Ween Night" vs. Texas Stars

Allstate Arena7:00 PMNot listed