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Are you looking for something fun to do for Halloween? Well, if you live in Chicago, there are a lot of scary or fun seasonal activities you can do over the Halloween weekend. This is our list of the best of the best.
1. Haunted Halloween Monster Ball
Haunted Halloween Monster Ball will be happening on Saturday, October 28, 2023. This party will be at the iconic Hard Rock Cafe in the River North neighborhood of Chicago. The party will take place in the spookily decorated main floor and mezzanine.
DJ Knockout, David B and DJ Reign will be playing Top 40, Hip Hop, House, EDM and Dance Hits. Pick your costume carefully because there will be a Costume Contest with a $1,000 cash prize.
Find out how you can save 64% on each ticket here.
2. Midnight Terror Haunted House
Midnight Terror is one of the most terrifying haunted houses in all of Chicago. You may recognize the haunted house from NBC Chicago, Chicago Tribune, Fox News, and USA Today. It’s a 26,000 square feet terrifying complex full of tons of rooms full of scare actors ready to jump out and, well, scare you.
Find out how to save up to 36% on admission here.
3. Original Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tour
This is the oldest and most acclaimed Chicago paranormal experience. Paranormal researcher Ursula Bietski and her staff created the award winning tour.
You’ll travel in a luxury coach with several stops at some of Chicago;s most haunted sites. You’ll see the haunted Congress Plaza Hotel, the site of the Iroquois Theatre fire, the Hull House, home of the “devil baby.” the site of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and many more. And you’ll hear the stories behind each one.
Find out how you can save money on every ticket here.
4. Haunted Halloween Cruises
Celebrate Halloween on the water! Don your costume, grab your friends and sing, dance and drink the night away! Enjoy spectacular views of the city, its landmarks and the beautiful shoreline. You’ll have a frightfully good time!
There will be a Saturday afternoon cruise, a Saturday night cruise and a Tuesday night cruise. Find out how you can save up to 46% off the regular rate.
5. Wrigleyville Halloween Bar Crawl
Chicago’s historic Wrigleyville neighborhood is the perfect place to party and celebrate Halloween. And you can hit top Wrigleyville bars on a Wrigleyville Halloween Bar Crawl. Like we’re talking Cubby Bear, Old Crow, Sandlot, Sluggers, Moe’s…the list goes on. Not only is entry waived with a bar crawl ticket, but your ticket even gets you free dinner buffets!
You can find out how to save 50% on your ticket here.
6. Massacre Haunted House
Massacre Haunted House was named the scariest haunted house in Illinois in 2021 by Scare Factor. It’s huge with over 35,000 square feet of pure unadulterated terror. They use state of the art technology and their sets are movie quality. And there will be almost one hundred actors determined to scare you out of your wits.
The haunted house is indoors and even the waiting lines are indoors and heated. And admission to the Torture Chamber is included with every ticket.
Find out how you can save 23% on each ticket here.
7. Keller’s Farmstead
Keller’s Farmstead over in Oswego, Illinois is a great place to go if you want some wholesome, fun, family activities this fall season. They have a corn maze, farm animals, and fun activities.
Find out how to save 30% on your ticket here.
8. Titanic Masquerade Halloween Cruise
The Titanic Masquerade Halloween Cruise will be held on the Spirit of Chicago, a vessel with four decks, two dance floors, and fully stocked professionally staffed cash bars.
Find out how to save up to 73% on a ticket here.
9. Freaky Friday: Thank You Chicago Halloween Party
Freaky Friday: Thank You Chicago is coming to The Promontory on Friday, October 25, 2024. Doors will open at 10 pm. Bring your friends and come prepared to have an amazing time with the hottest DJs in Chicago.
You can get a ticket here while they last.
10.Odyssey Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch
Over in the Chicago suburb of Tinley Park, you’ll find Odyssey Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch. There you can enjoy fun and Halloween festivities like pumpkin picking, a Peter Pan-themed corn maze, hay rides, and more.