With last weekend’s launch of its all-new, immersive experience, “Garden of Decay,” Navy Pier kicked off one of its biggest Halloween seasons to date. Throughout the month of October, there will be seasonal festivities for every taste and temperament, including:  

Chicago Seadog Haunted River Boat Tour
Embark on the Chicago Seadog Haunted River Boat Tour, exploring Chicago’s spooky past while winding through some of the city’s most breathtaking architecture. Learn the many secrets, spirits, scandals, and sins of the Windy City through spine-tingling tales of mysterious supernatural occurrences and infamous figures. Tickets from $50. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Oct. 29, plus Tuesday, Oct. 31 – 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Amazing Chicago’s Haunted Maze
Step into the past, crossing paths with some of Chicago’s most notorious apparitions when Amazing Chicago’s Haunted Maze returns to the Pier this weekend. Among a range of haunting encounters, dance the night away with a young woman dying to get to the ball, and test your bravery against the most frightening sweet collector the city has ever seen…He’s buzzing to meet you. Tickets from $15. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 20-22, and Oct. 27-28, plus Sunday, Oct. 29, and Tuesday, Oct. 31 – 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

‘Creepy Crawlers are Cool!’ Free Family Day with Chicago Children’s Museum
Free Family Days with Chicago Children’s Museum, supported by the Pritzker Foundation, returns for the final date of its 2023 series with Creepy Crawlers are Cool! Navy Pier’s youngest guests are invited to take a closer look at some incredible insects and explore the wonders of our natural world with Lucca’s BioHub. Children can design their own wearable work of art inspired by the magical world of bugs. Thursday, Oct. 26 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Slightly Spooky Saturday
Dive headfirst into a cauldron of free Halloween fun with an array of seasonal activities for families to enjoy. Join in a day filled with tricks, treats, and unforgettable moments when Navy Pier brings back Slightly Spooky Saturday. Saturday, Oct. 28 – 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Note*: All activities, times, and dates are subject to change.

For more information, navypier.org.