Top 10 Halloween/Spooky Activities in Chicago!
Time is running out so here are 1O things you cannot miss on these last days of spooky season!
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Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
Returning to a 2-acre plot of land just west of Goose Island, Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-up saves you a trip to the suburbs by bringing a corn maze, thousands of pumpkins and an array of carnival games to the city. This year’s edition of the outdoor event takes a safety-first approach (mandatory timed reservations and masks, no cash transactions, no food and beverages onsite—the list goes on), but you’ll still find classic standbys like a full corn maze, fall-themed photo ops and plenty of plump pumpkins.
Location: 1467 N Elston Ave.
Date: November 3rd
Time: All Day
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JoJo’s Pumpkin Patch
Snag a treat and some decorative gourds at the month-long JoJo’s Pumpkin Patch pop-up, an expanded patio adjacent to JoJo’s Shake Bar in River North. Groups of six or fewer people can hang out in the 5,000-square-foot space, which is outfitted with hay bales, festive lights and two “pumpkin domes” containing tables. Guests can enjoy a menu of special seasonal dishes, including caramel apples, pumpkin pie, apple pie, spiked ciders and hot chocolate. There’s also a decadent Pumpkin Patch Shake, topped with a slice of pumpkin pie, a taffy apple, roasted marshmallow and a Reese’s pretzel.
Location: 23 W hubbard St.
Date: Until October 31st
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Deuce’s Major League Bar (Nightmare on Clark St.)
Deuce’s Major League Bar introduces Nightmare on Clark St. Halloween themed cocktails so trick or treat yourself this spooky month! Head on over to Clark Street for some social distancing photo ops with no reservations or tickets! And a doggy friendly patio.
Location: 3505 N Clark St.
Date: Until October 31st
Time: Drinking is best done at night
Tickets: None
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Worlds Largest Corn Maze
Richardson Adventure farmSpring is definitely one of the best in the entire country, and it’s only an hour and 15 minute drive from Chicago!
Richardson’s is home to the World’s Largest Corn Maze, pumpkin chunkin, pig races, bonfires, a petting zoo, tractor rides, zorbing, ziplining, paintball, giant slides, a gift shop, wine tastings, awesome food and more!
Location: 909 English Prairie Road Spring Grove, IL 60081
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13th Floor (haunted house)
Grab your mask, your Ghoul Gang, and head to The World Famous 13th Floor Haunted House. Wearing a mask and practicing social distancing is required. Groups larger than 10 people will be separated into smaller groups for safety measures. Keeping social distance and arriving on time as registered would allow for a safe and enjoyable experience during this spooky halloween season!
Location: 1940 George St., Melrose Park, Illinois 60160
Date: September 17th until November 7th
Tickets: Ticket prices vary depending on attending date (Starting $19.99)
Purchase FASTPASS (+$10) to reduce your wait time or purchase SKIP THE LINE (+$20) to reserve your time and skip the long general admission lines.
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The Alley of Darkness Drive-Thru Haunted House (Replay Lincoln Park)
Chicago’s beloved arcade bar, Replay Lincoln Park, has added another event to their amazing Pop-Ups List. Halloween season is not cancelled! Replay has launched a drive-thru haunted house. The Alley of Darkness is set in the shadows of the Red Line. The experience begins with a short drive-in movie before the guests enter a 30 minutes haunted experience filled with demons, fake blood and zombies. Everything needed to enjoy Halloween from a distance.
Location: 2833 N. Sheffield Ave. Chicago, IL. 60657
Date: Until October 31st
Time: 5p.m. – 11p.m.
Tickets: (Reservations Required; Purchase Online)
$75 per car
Additional $25, rent a vehicle from Replay Lincoln Park
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Highway of Horror Haunted Drive-In (645 W. Madison; Replay Lincoln Park)
Another Replay Lincoln Park haunted house drive-thru is happening! “Highway of Horror” will consist of up-close zombies, demons, undead, fake blood, and others that will rock the car! The haunted drive-thru will take place at an empty lot at a length of 90-minutes. If you don’t have a vehicle, you could rent a private geodesic dome which is aired out and sanitized before the next group. The dome has the capacity for up to 8 guests. The best part is alcoholic beverages are allowed on the dome!
Location: 645 W. Madison
Date: October 15th – November 1st (Thursday – Sunday)
Time: 6p.m. – 10p.m.
Tickets: (Reservations Required; Purchase Online)
$75 per car
Dome rental $100 up to 8 guests
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Music Box of Horrors at the Drive-In
Music box Theater scary films will take over Chi-Town Movies Drive-In theater for the entire month of October! Expect late-night screenings and double features. The films will be accompanied by pre-show content, specialized intros, filmmaker Q&A’s, and vendors. More spooky things can be expected! Schedule includes Carrie, A Nightmare of Elm Street, 1933’s Mexican film La Llorona, and 1970’s classic Blacula. Horror films have arrived at a drive-in!
Location: 2343 S. Throop St.
Date: Until October 31st
Time: Check online schedule
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Halloween at Time Out Market
Head on over to Time Out Market with your Halloween costume for a combination of dining and bags of candy (for adults and children). Spooks will be experienced with cool photo ops while maintaining social distancing. Tickets include seat reservation and a $5 credit to use that day at the Market.
Location: 916 W. Fulton Market
Date: October 31st
Time: All Day
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Whiskey Business Rooftop Movie Night (Classic Halloween Movies)
How does a rooftop Halloween movie sound like? Whiskey Business rooftop movie nights are back! This time the schedule includes classic Halloween favorites like Hocus Pocus, Child’s Play, The Craft and many more! Headphones will be issued to everyone in the audience so you don’t miss a single line. The movies are projected on two 120-inch screens and every ticket includes a bag of popcorn!
Location: 1367 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Date: October 19th – Oct. 29th (Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)
Time: All films screen twice; one at 5:30p.m. and 8:45p.m.
Drive-in movie theaters are popping up all over the Chicago land area. Now, we get to watch classic films at the South parking lot of Soldier Field. Yes! A drive-in movie theater is opening up this Wednesday, July 8th, at the home of the Chicago Bears.
