The Chicago Park District hosts dozens of Halloween events in the parks. Offerings include several haunted houses, numerous pumpkin patches, movie screenings and much more. Call 312-742-PLAY for a complete list of events. Halloween highlights this fall include:
Pumpkin Patches & Halloween Parties
- Oct. 5-31
- Various parks
- All ages, entrance fees vary from free to nominal
- Nominal fees may apply for on-site activities
Fall pumpkin patches throughout the city feature a selection of shapes, sizes and decorating stations. Some pumpkin patches and Halloween parties include a petting zoo, hayride, games, treats and a chance to take a photo at the harvest photo station.
Indoor Drive-In Haunted Movie at Margate
- Thursday, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Margate Park Fieldhouse, 4921 N. Marine Drive, 312.742.7522
- Ages 13 and up
- Admission $5;
Join us for our annual “Indoor” Haunted Drive-In movie, includes popcorn, hotdog and a drink. Great event for teens and adults!
Movie: Insidious, PG-13; this horror flick is suited best for teens and adults
Day of the Dead Workshop: Sugar Skull Canvas at Mayfair Park
- Thursday, Oct. 23, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Mayfair Park Clubroom, 4550 W. Sunnyside Ave., 773.685.3361
- Ages 9+
- Admission $15
Learn to paint and decorate your own sugar skull on canvas. Admission includes one sugar skull canvas per person. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Children ages 9 to 12 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop,
Halloween Fest at Austin Town Hall
- Wednesday, Oct. 29, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Austin Town Hall Gymnasium, 5610 W. Lake St., 773.287.7658
- Ages 6 to 13
- Admission $2
Come enjoy a Halloween party with inflatables, arts & crafts, face painting, creepy dance, workshops, entertainment, snacks and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
