Want to know whats happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. Theres a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago.

This weekend in Chicago is a jam-packed one, with jaw-dropping art and architecture events, neighborhood festivals, riveting live theatre, family-friendly fun, exhilarating live music, and so much more.

Check out just a few of the top things to do this Halloween weekend in Chicago, Oct. 25 – 27, 2024. Please note that all events are subject to change.

Oct. 25 – 27Chicago International Film FestivalGet ready to be part of something truly special this fall at the 60th edition of the Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive…

Saturday October 26, 2024 Garfield Park Conservatory

300 N. Central Park Ave

Chicago, IL 60624

Oct26Harvest FestivalJoin us for a celebration of the end of the growing season, with food, entertainment, and presentations by our Youth Farmers. Kids and costumes are welcome! This event is hosted by the South Side Community Art Center and held at Bronzeville Neighborhood Farm.

Saturday October 26, 2024 Bronzeville Neighborhood Farm

4148 S Calumet Ave

Chicago, IL 60653 United States

Oct. 26University Symphony Orchestra: Annual Halloween ConcertAnnual Halloween Concert: Spooky Storms, Haunted Seas Concerts at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. The incredible power of nature, portrayed with the dramatic intensity of…

Oct. 26Mandel Hall, University of Chicago

1131 East 57th Street

Oct. 25 – 27Manual Cinemas FrankensteinLove, loss, and creation merge in unexpected ways as the Studebaker Theater and Fine Arts Building co-present Manual Cinema’s thrilling version of the classic Gothic…

Oct. 25 – 27Fine Arts Building | Studebaker Theater

410 South Michigan Avenue

Oct. 25 – 27Fall Fest at Lincoln Park ZooDive into the wonderful world of autumn-from picking the perfect pumpkin to taking in the scents of hot cider and toasted s'mores-with Lincoln Park Zoo's…

Lincoln Park

Sept. 23 – Oct. 31, 2024 Lincoln Park Zoo

Chicago

Oct. 25 – 27AtonementWitness the U.S. premiere of renowned choreographer Cathy Marston's 'Atonement' in her re-imagining of Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel-turned Academy Award®-winning film. The poignant story follows…

Loop

Oct. 17 – 27Lyric Opera of Chicago

20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606

Oct. 26 – 27Markets for Makers Chicago Fall MarketMarkets for Makers is coming back to Artifact Events in Chicago! Come shop 90+ makers, craft at free DIY stations, snap pics at photo walls,…

Oct. 26 – 27, 2024Artifact Events

4325 North Ravenswood Avenue

Oct. 26 – 27Lit Luz FestivalChicago's Lit Luz Festival returns with a fantastic roster of writers and artists from the US and Mexico. The weeklong series of free events…

Streeterville

Oct. 26 – Nov. 2Museum of Contemporary Art

220 E. Chicago Ave.

Oct. 26Splatter TheaterIn the town of Mayfield, thirteen horror movie caricatures find themselves at the murderous whims of some guy in a hockey mask. In the annual…

Lakeview

Sept. 21 – Oct. 31Annoyance Theatre Bar

851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.

Oct. 26Will Ferrells Ultimate DJ House PartyJoin us for an unforgettable night in Chicago as Will Ferrell teams up with Swedish House Mafia. “Will Ferrell’s Ultimate DJ House Party” features an…

South Loop

Oct. 26Wintrust Arena

Oct. 26Chicago Bulls vs. Oklahoma City ThunderCome cheer on the Bulls!

West Loop

Saturday October 26, 2024 United Center

1901 W Madison St.

Oct. 25 – 27The Addams Family A New Musical ComedyThis creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky musical hilariously explores the macabre as the eccentric Addams family must navigate the challenges of their daughter’s unexpected romance…

Beverly

Oct. 25 – 27Baer Theater at Morgan Park Academy

2153 W 111th St, Chicago, IL, 60643

Oct. 26Make Your Own Antique! Paper Clay workshopJoin us for a special hands-on workshop where you can craft your own mini sculpture, inspired by our museum's stunning collection! Led by painter and…

Oct. 26Heritage Museum of Asian Art

3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609

Oct. 26 – 27Dressed in History: A Costume Collection RetrospectiveWhat do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…

Lincoln Park

Oct. 26, 2024 – July 27, 2025Chicago History Museum

1601 N. Clark St.

Oct. 26Brick of Chicago Logan Square Walking TourOn a Brick of Chicago neighborhood walking tour, you'll learn about all the elements that make Chicago one of the most interesting and dynamic cities…

Oct. 26, 2024 Minnekirken

2614 N Kedzie Ave

Oct. 26Aville-o-WeenKick off your Halloween celebrations with the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce at Halloween on Catalpa! Join us on Saturday, October 26 from 11AM to 4PM…

Oct. 261500 W Catalpa

1500 W Catalpa

Oct. 26Silent Horror Classic Staged with Progressive Rock PerformanceFor 100 years, F.W. Murnau’s silent film classic “Nosferatu” has been terrifying audiences. Now Progressive rock guitarist Paul Bielatowicz brings his original score and performance…

Oct. 26Athenaeum Center for Thought Culture

2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657

Oct. 26Haunted: The Improvised Ghost Hunters at Second CityIt's spooky season and we're back at Second City! Join at at 9 PM Saturday nights to cheer on your favorite ghost hunters as we…

Old Town

Oct. 26The Second City

230 West North Avenue

Oct. 26Alchemy of the ArtsAlchemy of the arts at Epiphany Center for the arts is back for Halloween on Saturday October 26, 2024. This gathering will take place across…

Oct. 26Epiphany Center for the Arts

201 S. Ashland

Oct. 25 – 27Noises OffA CO-PRODUCTION WITH GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE The cast and crew of Nothing On are scrambling to prepare for opening night, but despite their earnest efforts, the…

Lincoln Park

Sept. 12 – Nov. 3, 2024Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Oct. 25 – 27Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater FestivalCLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Sept. 30 – Nov. 17, 2024Citywide

Oct. 25 – 27The Neo-Futurists Present: THE INFINITE WRENCHAt THE INFINITE WRENCH you'll see thirty original plays in sixty minutes, written and performed by The Neo-Futurist Ensemble. Each play offers something different, be…

Andersonville

July 5 – Dec. 15, 2024Neo-Futurist Theater

5153 N. Ashland Ave.

Oct. 26Spooky Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, ChicagoHave a bewitchingly elegant afternoon at the Ritz-Carlton, Chicago the last two weekends in October for Spooky Tea! On October 19 20 at 2…

Oct. 26, 2024 The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place

Oct. 25 – 26Chicago Style ImprovGet ready to experience “classic” improvisation that will leave you laughing long after the curtains close! Combining lightning-fast wit, razor-sharp skills, and boundless creativity, Chicago…

Hyde Park

Oct. 25 – 26, 2024 The Revival

906 S Wabash Ave

Oct. 25 – 27Divine GardensJoin us for the opening of Divine Gardens, an evocative art exhibit featuring the captivating works of Volodymyr Podlevsky and Svitlana Moiseieva. The paintings of…

Oct. 11 – Nov. 3, 2024Ukrainian National Museum

2249 W. Superior St.

Oct. 25 – 27Chicago Seadog Haunted River TourStep aboard our Seadog Haunted Tours for a fun-filled journey through Chicago's history of ghosts, spirits, scandals, and sins. As you cruise along the Chicago…

Oct. 25 – 27, 2024 Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL

600 East Grand Avenue

Oct. 25 – 27Creepy Crawly Coal Mine at Griffin Museum of Science and IndustryThe Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s very first exhibit has some new creepy, crawly “miners.” From October 12 – 31, all tours through the…

Oct. 25 – 27, 2024 Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive

Oct. 25 – 27Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildIT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC Broadway’s Spellbinding Sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Chicago on its first-ever North American Tour. Join the…

Loop

Sept. 10, 2024 – Feb. 1, 2025James M. Nederlander Theatre

24 W. Randolph St.

Oct. 25 – 27Chicago: Home of House ExhibitCommemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Streeterville

May 1 – Oct. 31Navy Pier

600 East Grand Avenue

Oct. 25 – 27ART on THE MARTART on THE MART is one of the world’s largest digital art platforms that transforms an architectural landmark into a permanent, larger-than-life canvas. A shining…

Sept. 12 – Nov. 20, 2024THE MART

222 W Merchandise Mart Pl Explore our events calendar for more Chicago events and happenings.