Celebrate Halloween in the Parks by Attending Autumn Events All Across Chicago

From pumpkin patches to campfire horror movies, and monster bashes, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Delight in the frightful frills of Fall at the Halloween in the Parks event. The event series is held throughout October in parks across the city. Park patrons of all ages are welcome to attend the multiple offerings celebrating the season and leading up to the official holiday on October 31st . Halloween in the Parks is presented by Mars Wrigley.

Pumpkin patches, campfire horror movies, and monster bashes are just some of the highlights in a month full of Fall fun. Bring your family, friends and neighbors and have a scary good time at these family-friendly events. Come out to the parks to show off your costume, enjoy apple cider, decorate holiday decor, and more! Most events are offered at no cost, and some have a minimal fee for supplies and giveaways.

"Come and have a Happy Halloween in the Parks," said Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO Rosa Escareño. "While some events are designed to be spooky, we want everyone to go home with smiles on their faces. With so many options to choose from, there is no better way to celebrate this fun-filled holiday than in your local park."

The full schedule of Fall and Halloween events can be found at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/halloween.

Halloween Events

September 29, 2024

Harvest Fest

Indian Boundary Park, 2500 W. Lunt Ave., 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: $10.00

Everyone just loves pumpkins! Join us for a perfect afternoon in the park at this family-friendly event! At the Chicago Park District's pumpkin patches and harvest fests, you get to pick your personal favorite from a field filled with pumpkins and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. Enjoy carnival-themed carnival games, inflatables, and music, and don't forget to bring a camera to capture a family memory at our harvest photo station. Purchase your wristband and have access to all of the activities and pick a pumpkin.

10 am-2 pm - Zoo to You. This interactive, fun, and exciting mobile zoo will visit the event! See goats, sheep, a little cow, bunny, just to name a few of the animals that you'll see. We will have a visit from Old Town School of Music will provide musical entertainment throughout the day.

October 3, 2024

Senior Fall Fun

Warren Park, 6601 N. Western Ave., 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Age range: 60 and up, Admission: $5.00

Join us to kick off Fall in the Parks at this afternoon of fun just for Seniors (60+). We will play bingo, eat lunch, and even do a fall-themed craft.

October 4, 2024

Campfire Horrors: IT R|2h 15 minutes|2017

Lincoln Park, 500-5700 N. Lake Shore Drive, 7:00 p.m. to 8:48 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: Free

In the Town of Derry, the local kids are disappearing one by one. In a place known as 'The Barrens', a group of seven kids are united by their horrifying and strange encounters

with an evil clown and their determination to kill It.

October 5, 2024

Fall Fest

Athletic Field Park, 3546 W. Addison St., 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: Free

Enjoy a day in the park jam-packed with family-friendly activities. Pony rides, pumpkin patch, train ride, live entertainment, and much more. Ticket sales benefit the park. Fees range per activity.

Pumpkin Patch

Calumet Park, 9801 S. Avenue G, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: Free

You are invited to join us for a goblin good time while enjoying a pumpkin patch, pony rides, a petting zoo,(10:30 am- 1:30 pm), face painting, Inflatables, and arts and crafts.

Ghostly & Ghastly Tales Family Workshop

Lincoln Park Cultural Center, 2045 N. Lincoln Park West, October 5th to October 19th

Age range: 5 and up, Admission: Free

Ghostly & Ghastly Tales: Join PlayMakers Laboratory at Lincoln Park for 3 family workshops in October to explore ghostly Halloween stories. This workshop for families will include theater games, along with creating & performing Halloween-themed stories.

On October 26, the PlayMakers Ensemble will perform an original Halloween Sketch Comedy Show adapted from the spooky (and hilarious) stories YOU wrote throughout the month! Families, please register every family member who will participate, ideally at least one parent and one child.

October 10, 2024

Senior Harvest Fest

Mozart Park, 2036 N. Avers Ave., 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Age range: 60 and up, Admission: $5.00

Everyone just loves pumpkins and we have the perfect event that our seniors will love! Fall is a great time to get outdoors, enjoy the festive season, and get your pumpkin. At our Harvest Fest seniors will pick their pumpkin, listen to some live music, play a few games, have conversations with friends, and enjoy a tasty treat.

October 11, 2024

Campfire Horrors: The Monster Squad PG-13 | 1h 22 minutes | 1987

Lincoln Park, 500-5700 N. Lake Shore Drive, 7:00 p.m. to 8:22 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: Free

A group of 12-year-olds form a Universal Monsters fan club called Monster Squad, and have to attempt to save their hometown from Count Dracula and his monsters when they show up for real.

October 12, 2024

Cider with the Sanderson Sisters

Normandy Park, 6660 W. 52nd St., 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: $7.00

Join us for Cider with the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus, enjoy music, crafts cotton candy, popcorn, face painters, and arts and crafts for this family-friendly Halloween Spooktacular event!

Mini Pumpkin Patch

Bell Park, 3020 N. Oak Park Ave., 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: $10.00

Purchase your wristband here. Everyone just loves pumpkins! Join us for a perfect afternoon in the park at this family-friendly event! At the Chicago Park District's pumpkin patches, you get to pick your personal favorite from a field filled with pumpkins and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. Enjoy carnival-themed carnival games, inflatables, music and don't forget to bring a camera to capture a family memory at our harvest photo station. Purchase your wristband and have access to all of the activities and pick a pumpkin.

October 13, 2024

Fall Fest

Jefferson Park, 4822 N. Long Ave., 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: Free

We invite community members to our annual fall fest! The family-friendly event will feature arts & crafts for the kiddos, Halloween costume swap and of course PUMPKINS. Plus, tons of fun in the park!

October 18, 2024

Campfire Horrors: Hocus Pocus PG|96 minutes|1993

Lincoln Park, 500-5700 N. Lake Shore Drive, 7:00 p.m. to 8:36 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: Free

A curious teen (Omri Katz) moves to Salem, Massachusetts with his younger sister (Thora Birch) and accidentally awakens a trio of witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) while trying to impress a local girl (Vinessa Shaw).

October 19, 2024

Pumpkin Patch

Margate Park, 4921 N. Marine Drive, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: $10.00

Everyone just loves pumpkins!

Join us for a perfect afternoon in the park at this family-friendly event! At the Chicago Park District's pumpkin patches and harvest fests, you get to pick your personal favorite from a field filled with pumpkins and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. Enjoy carnival-themed carnival games, inflatables, and music and don't forget to bring a camera to capture a family memory at our harvest photo station. Purchase your wristband and have access to all of the activities and pick a pumpkin. 10 am-2 pm - Zoo to You. This interactive, fun, and exciting mobile zoo will visit the event! See goats, sheep, a little cow, bunny, just to name a few of the animals that you'll see! Want to feed the animals? A cup of coffee will be available for purchase with Zoo to You for $1 per cup.

Boo-Palooza

Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Avenue, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: Free

A Halloween Extravaganza with free pumpkins, live entertainment, costume parades, a haunted maze, and much more. Bring your canine companion for Bark-Palooza which includes a costume parade for dogs, treats, and other dog activities. A free event, but there is a $10 suggested donation per family for those who wish to help fund programs and activities in Wicker Park.

Pumpkin Patch

Dvorak Park, 1119 W. Cullerton St., 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: Free

Let's get together and have some fun at our annual Pumpkin Patch. We have planned an afternoon of fun - featuring a DJ, free pumpkins and treats, crafts projects, pony rides and petting zoo!

Fall Festival

North Park Village Nature Center Park, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd., 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: Free

Join us for the annual Fall Festival at North Park Village Nature Center. This festival has taken place for over 30 years! Enjoy a fall walk along the trails, build your own scarecrow, create children's arts and crafts, and more! It's unbe-leaf-ably fun!

October 20, 2024

Fall Festival

North Park Village Nature Center Park, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd., 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: Free

Join us for the annual Fall Festival at North Park Village Nature Center. This festival has taken place for over 30 years! Enjoy a fall walk along the trails, build your own scarecrow, create children's arts and crafts, and more! It's unbe-leaf-ably fun!

October 21, 2024

Halloween Spooktacular

Avondale Park, 3516 W. School St., 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Age range: At least 3 but less than 6, Admission: $10.00

We have a spooktacular plan to make some super easy kid-friendly Halloween-themed arts and crafts. All supplies included.

October 24, 2024

Halloween Party

Adams Park, 1919 N. Seminary Ave., 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Age range: At least 1 but less than 8, Admission: Free

Join us for a family- friendly Halloween Party at the park! Games, crafts, treats and more! Costumes are encouraged.

October 25, 2024

Halloween Extravaganza

Sheridan Park, 910 S. Aberdeen St., 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Age range: At least 3 but less than 13, Admission: $2.00

Join us for our annual Halloween Extravaganza in the Park! We are looking forward to seeing everyone dressed in their funniest, scariest, craziest, and most original costume.

Halloween Party

Calumet Park, 9801 S. Avenue G, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Age range: 14 and under, Admission: Free

Join us for this fun Halloween party and participate in a costume contest, carnival games, snacks, and music.

Halloween Candy Dash (Fun Run)

Senka Park, 5400 S. St. Louis Ave., 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Age range: At least 3 but less than 14, Admission: $5.00

Activities include the Race, face painting, cotton candy, and music. The fun run is for ages 3-13 which will be held outside. Halloween costumes are also encouraged.

3-5 years 6:00-6:45 pm

6-13 years 6:45-7:45 pm

Rain date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Monster Bash

Field Park, 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave., 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: $2.00

Join us for a boo-ti-ful time! Come dressed in your Halloween costume and enjoy a fun night of dancing.

Campfire Horrors: Five Nights at Freddy's PG-13|110 minutes|2023

Lincoln Park, 500-5700 N. Lake Shore Drive, 7:00 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: Free

A troubled security guard begins working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. During his first night on the job, he realizes that the night shift won't be so easy to get through. Pretty soon he will unveil what actually happened at Freddy's.

October 26, 2024

Pumpkin Patch

Sheridan Park, 910 S. Aberdeen St., 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Age range: At least 3 but less than 13, Admission: Free

Let's get together and have some fun at our annual Pumpkin Patch. We'll have a petting zoo, arts & crafts, and face painting!

Pumpkin Patch

Oriole Park, 5430 N. Olcott Ave., 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: $10.00

Everyone just loves pumpkins! Join us for a perfect afternoon in the park at this family-friendly event! At the Chicago Park District's pumpkin patches and harvest fests, you get to pick your personal favorite from a field filled with pumpkins and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. Enjoy carnival-themed carnival games, inflatables, and music, and don't forget to bring a camera to capture a family memory at our harvest photo station. Purchase your wristband and have access to all of the activities and pick a pumpkin. 10 am-2 pm - Zoo to You. This interactive, fun, and exciting mobile zoo will visit the event! See goats, sheep, a little cow, bunny, just to name a few of the animals that you'll see.

RiverLab: Spooky Critters Fest

River Park, 5100 N. Francisco Ave., 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: Free

Join us for RiverLab's Halloween party where we will have crafts, games, and activities related to the spooky animals you can find in the Chicagoland area. This is a free event for all ages, and pre-registration is not required. Based at the River Park Boathouse, the Chicago Park District's River Lab program is a series of educational events and activities dedicated to reconnecting residents of Chicago with their River.

Fall Fest

Eckhart Park, 1330 W. Chicago Ave., 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: $15.00

Eckhart Fall Festival invites community to have Fall Fun, we will have Face painting, Trick or Treating, Inflatables, a pumpkin patch, and Costume Contests.

Haunted House

Columbus Park, 500 S. Central Ave., 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Age range: At least 3 but less than 16, Admission: Free

Children can come dressed in their costumes to have fun with a pumpkin patch, skating, arts and crafts, and more. Everyone will have a chance to enter the haunted house and enjoy the different scary scenes.

Ghostly & Ghastly Tales Sketch Comedy Performance

Lincoln Park Cultural Center, 2045 N. Lincoln Park West, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: Free

Join PlayMakers Laboratory for a ghostly & ghastly performance where their professional ensemble will perform an original Halloween sketch comedy show adapted from the spooky (and hilarious) stories written by the families at Lincoln Park Cultural Center!

Halloween Party

White Park, 410 W. Chicago Ave., 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: Free

Join us for our annual Community Halloween Party at Jesse White Community Center. There will be games, crafts & goodies! We are looking forward to seeing your spellbinding disguise, and most creative and spookiest costumes. See you in the parks this Halloween season!

Halloween Party

Commercial Club Playground of Chicago, 1845 W. Rice St., 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: Free

Join us for a Halloween party that will feature games, crafts, and a trick-or-treat parade.

October 27, 2024

Halloween Party

Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave., 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Age range: At least 1 but less than 13, Admission: Free

Join us for our annual Community Halloween Party. Games, Craft Projects, Treats, and more! Wear your most creative and spookiest costume. We can't wait!

October 28, 2024

Mom, Pop, and Tot Halloween Party

Park No. 571, 2828 S. Eleanor St., 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Age range: At least 1 but less than 5, Admission: Free

Get ready for a fun-filled Mom, Pop, and Tot Halloween Party, complete with costumes, games, and plenty of sweet treats for the whole family to enjoy!

October 29, 2024

Halloween Craft

Field Park, 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave., 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Age range: At least 1 years 6 months but less than 4, Admission: $8.00

Children are going to have fun getting crafty and creating Halloween crafts.

Halloween Arts & Crafts

Rosedale Park, 6312 W. Rosedale Ave., 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Age range: At least 1 years 6 months but less than 3, Admission: $8.00

Children are going to have fun getting crafty creating spooky Halloween crafts.

Halloween Craft

Field Park, 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave., 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Age range: At least 3 but less than 6, Admission: $8.00

Children are going to have fun getting crafty and creating Halloween crafts.

Halloween Arts & Crafts

Rosedale Park, 6312 W. Rosedale Ave., 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Age range: At least 3 but less than 6, Admission: $8.00

Children are going to have fun getting crafty creating spooky Halloween crafts.

Halloween Craft

Field Park, 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave., 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Age range: At least 6 but less than 12, Admission: $8.00

Children are going to have fun getting crafty and creating Halloween crafts.

Halloween Arts & Crafts

Rosedale Park, 6312 W. Rosedale Ave., 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Age range: At least 6 but less than 13, Admission: $8.00

Children are going to have fun getting crafty creating spooky Halloween crafts.

Pumpkin Spice Yoga

Park No. 571, 2828 S. Eleanor St., 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Age range: 18 and up, Admission: $2.00

Embrace the cozy vibes of autumn with Pumpkin Spice Yoga, a Vinyasa-style class that flows through poses as smoothly as your favorite fall latte, all while savoring the scents and spirit of the season.

October 30, 2024

Halloween Skate Party

Moore Park, 5085 W. Adams, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Age range: At least 3 but less than 15, Admission: Free

Come dressed in your Halloween costume and be ready to skate!

Candy, Roller Skating, Arts & Crafts, and more. This event will be outside - keep the weather in mind when you dress. If you have your own skates, please bring them. We will have a limited supply of skates available:

Halloween Party

Green Briar Park, 2650 W. Peterson Ave., 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: Free

Join us for our annual Community Halloween Party at Green Briar Park. There will be games & goodies! We are looking forward to seeing your spellbinding disguise, most creative and spookiest costumes. See you in the parks this Halloween season!

Halloween Magic Mania

Wilson Park, 4630 N. Milwaukee Ave., 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Age range: At least 6 but less than 13, Admission: Free

Join us for a spooktacular evening of magic and mystery! Come learn, create, and enjoy an enchanting Halloween event filled with surprises, illusions, and fun for all ages. Don't miss out on the magic-it's going to be a thrilling night!

Trunk or Treat

Tuley Park, 501 E. 90th Pl., 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: Free

Make Tuley Park part of your Halloween! Children can come dressed in their costumes to collect candy from cars decorated for Halloween.

Trunk or Treat

Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St., 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Age range: At least 3 but less than 16, Admission: Free

Children can come dressed in their costumes to collect candy from cars decorated for Halloween. Activities include arts & crafts, games and more!

Halloween Craft

Revere Park, 2509 W. Irving Park Rd., 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Age range: 1 years 6 months and up, Admission: $5.00

Let's creative a fun Disney themed Halloween Craft for the family!

Haunted Halloween Movie: Casper (1995)

Sheil Community Center Park, 3505 N. Southport Ave., 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Age range: At least 2 but less than 3, Admission: Free

Enjoy a free Halloween Movie - Casper (1995). Please feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Seating provided will be metal bleachers and gym floor.

Halloween Movie Slumber Party

Scottsdale Park, 4637 W. 83rd St., 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Age range: At least 6 but less than 13, Admission: $3.00

Bring a sleeping bag & pillow. Popcorn, candy, and a refreshment will be served.

October 31, 2024

Train or Treat Pumpkin Fitness

Park No. 571, 2828 S. Eleanor St., 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Age range: 18 and up, Admission: Free

Sweat for your sweets in this heart-pumping pumpkin-based wellness class! All levels of fitness are welcome!

Monster Mash Bash

Wrightwood Park, 2534 N. Greenview Ave., 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Age range: At least 1 years 6 months but less than 6, Admission: $2.00

Join us for a boo-ti-ful time! Come dressed in your Halloween costume and enjoy a fun night of dancing.

Community Trick or Treating

Simons Park, 1640 N. Drake Ave., 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Age range: At least 1 but less than 18, Admission: Free

Join us at our annual Community Trick or Treating. Stop by wearing your favorite Halloween costume!

Community Halloween Party

Sauganash Park, 5861 N. Kostner Ave., 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Age range: 11 and under, Admission: Free

Treat yourself to a boo-tiful family-friendly Halloween Party at the park. There will be games, treats & lots of fun. Make sure to come dressed in costume! Ideal for children ages 2-10.

Halloween Party

West Lawn Park, 4233 W. 65th St., 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Age range: At least 3 but less than 13, Admission: Free

Looking for an awesome Halloween party? Join us for tricks and treats, games, costume contests and more!

Halloween Community Party

Oriole Park, 5430 N. Olcott Ave., 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Age range: At least 1 but less than 13, Admission: Free

Join us for our annual Halloween Community Party in the Park! We'll have Halloween-themed games, treats, and lots of fun. Dress in your Halloween best.

No registration is required.

Trunk or Treat

Shabbona Park, 6935 W. Addison St., 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Age range: All ages, Admission: Free

Children can come dressed in their costumes to collect candy from cars decorated for Halloween at our 5th annual Trunk or Treat. Activities include arts & crafts, games and more! Event takes place in front of the building...you can't miss it!

Tots Halloween Party

Brainerd Park, 1246 W. 92nd St., 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Age range: At least 1 but less than 6, Admission: Free

Looking for an awesome Halloween party? Join us for tricks and treats, games, costume contests and more!

RiverLab: Boo! In a Canoe

River Park, 5100 N. Francisco Ave., 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Age range: 3 and up, Admission: $10.00

Join us for our Halloween spooktacular on the Chicago River. Dressing up is a must, and there will be prizes for the best costumes! We will wear headlamps as we paddle down the beautiful landscape of the Chicago River. Children must be at least three years of age and children under 35 lbs. will need to bring their own life vest. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the program. Your registration fee covers rental of all equipment plus instruction. Based at the River Park Boathouse, the Chicago Park District's RiverLab program is a series of educational events and activities dedicated to reconnecting residents of Chicago with their river. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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