Halloween & Fall Seasonal Events in Chicago

25 real events — independently sourced, no listings dumps.

Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns

Chicago Botanic GardenOct 7–11, 14–18, 21–25, 2026~$21–24.50 adult / ~$14–17.50 kids 3–12

Slightly Spooky October

Navy PierSat Oct 17, 24, 31 & Sun Nov 1, 2026Free

Spooky Zoo

Lincoln Park ZooSun Oct 18, 2026Free

Zoo Brews: Howls and Growls

Lincoln Park ZooFri–Sat Oct 23–24, 2026From $65 (rises to $70 day-of)

Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade

Columbus DriveSat Oct 24, 2026Free

Music Box of Horrors 2026

Music Box TheatreOct 24 (noon) – Oct 25, 2026Not listed (sells out fast)

Aville-o-Ween

Andersonville business district (Clark & Farragut)Oct 25, 2026Free

Michael Jackson's Thriller Live: A Halloween Special

City Winery ChicagoThu Oct 29, 2026From $96

MEMENTO MORI Halloween Gala

International Museum of Surgical Science, 1524 N. Lake Shore Dr.Fri Oct 30, 2026Not listed

Northalsted Halloween Parade (Haunted Halsted)

Halsted St (Aldine to Addison)Oct 31, 2026Free to watch

Gods of Chaos Halloween

Aragon BallroomOct 31, 2026Not listed

Nocturna: All Hallows' Eve Ball

MetroOct 31, 2026$25 advance / $30 door (18+)

Wrigleyville Halloween Crawl

Wrigleyville barsSat Oct 31, 2026Not yet listed — check Eventbrite

Streeterville Doggy (and Kitty) Halloween Party

Museum of Contemporary Art Sculpture GardenSat Oct 31, 2026Free (registration required)

Haunted House Party at Shedd Aquarium

Shedd AquariumSat Oct 31, 2026Not listed — check sheddaquarium.org

Haunted Halloween Ball

Congress Plaza HotelSat Oct 31, 2026From $20

Boo! at the Zoo

Brookfield Zoo ChicagoOct 3–25, 2026Included with zoo admission; free for members

Fright Fest (Six Flags Great America)

Six Flags Great AmericaSelect nights, Sept 19 – Nov 1, 2026From $45 (park admission); Haunted Attractions Pass priced separately

Goebbert's Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch

Goebbert's Farm & Garden CenterSept 21 – Oct 31, 2026$12 weekdays / $15 weekends

HellsGate Haunted House (with Statesville Prison)

3101 Canal StSelect nights, Sept 24 – Nov 1, 2026$40–50 GA; VIP and higher tiers available

Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up

Goose IslandSept 19 – Nov 1, 2026$25–35 (weekday/weekend)

Kuipers Family Farm Fall Harvest Fest (25th Anniversary)

Kuipers Family FarmSept 18 – Nov 1, 2026$26.99 weekend admission

Midnight Terror Haunted House (10 Years of Fear)

5520 W 111th St.Sept 27 – Nov 9, 2026 (weekday-per-week schedule, confirm exact open nights on their site)Not listed — check midnightterrorhauntedhouse.com

Nightmare on Clark Street

Stolen SaddleOct 10 – Nov 1/3, 2026 (sources disagree on the exact end date)From $19–23 (GA includes one drink); sources vary, confirm before buying

Richardson Adventure Farm: World's Largest Corn Maze

Richardson Adventure FarmSept 12 – Nov 1, 2026From $22