{"id":441,"date":"2025-10-15T08:50:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/?p=441"},"modified":"2025-10-20T07:49:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T07:49:36","slug":"2025-chicago-halloween-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/2025-chicago-halloween-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Chicago Halloween Party Events Guide 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1198.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1198-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1198-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.eventbrite.com\/)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/halloween-tickets_resize.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"269\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-416\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With multiple spooky bar crawls, themed events at unique venues, and vibrant costume parties, Chicago offers a wide range of Halloween celebrations in 2025.<!--more--><br \/>\nWhether you&#8217;re looking for a low-key gathering or a massive neighborhood crawl, there are options to suit every style<\/p>\n<h2>Bar crawls<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/001-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"halloween party\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/001-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/001-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/001-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/001.jpg 1090w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crawl of the Dead: Voted one of the city&#8217;s biggest Halloween crawls, this multi-day event includes admission to over 10 bars and nightclubs. It features drink specials, live DJs, and a large costume contest.\n<ul>\n<li>Dates: Thursday, Oct. 30\u2013Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Neighborhoods: West Loop, River North, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Wrigleyville Halloween Crawl: Billed as Chicago&#8217;s biggest Halloween party, this event includes admission to various Wrigleyville venues, complimentary dinner buffets, gift cards, and more.\n<ul>\n<li>Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Fright Fest Bar Crawl: Choose between two separate bar crawls, one in the West Loop and the other in River North. Both offer exclusive drink specials and a costume contest with cash prizes.\n<ul>\n<li>Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Official Halloween Bar Crawl: This is another popular crawl, taking place in the River North and West Loop areas. Participants can enjoy free entry to multiple bars, drink and food specials, live DJs, and a costume contest.\n<ul>\n<li>Dates: Friday, Oct. 31, and Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Themed parties and events<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/29-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-45\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/29-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/29-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/29-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/29.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Haunted House Party at Shedd Aquarium: Experience a unique Halloween celebration at the Shedd, with a themed party featuring house music and costumed crowds.\n<ul>\n<li>Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Adults Night Out: Howl-o-ween at Lincoln Park Zoo: This adults-only (21+) party lets you explore the zoo after dark. Highlights include a haunted trail, animal chats, face-painting, and a DJ.\n<ul>\n<li>Date: Friday, Oct. 24, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Terror in the Tropics: Three Dots and a Dash is hosting a 21+ party featuring signature cocktails from some of the best tiki bars across the country. Your ticket includes drink tickets and admission to a marketplace.\n<ul>\n<li>Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Haunted Rooftop Party at The Riu: Enjoy a spooky Halloween party with cocktails and city views at The Riu&#8217;s rooftop bar.\n<ul>\n<li>Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Carnivale Masquerade Ball: This elegant event promises a night of mystery and glamour in the style of a masquerade ball.\n<ul>\n<li>Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;UN HALLOWEEN SIN TI&#8221; Latin Party: Azul hosts a Latin-themed party with a $500 cash prize for the best costume. Attendees can enjoy nonstop Latin music and dancing.\n<ul>\n<li>Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Haunted Halloween Night Lake Cruise: Party on a three-story luxury yacht with a full bar, dance floor, and live DJ as you cruise Lake Michigan.\n<ul>\n<li>Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Costume contests and other events<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1099.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1099.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1099-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1099-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Halloween at the Park: Enjoy a party with no cover charge at The Park Bar &#038; Grill. The night will feature music from a DJ and a costume contest with a cash prize.\n<ul>\n<li>Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Halloween at Colvin Castle: This event promises gothic glamour with blood-red cocktails, sinister snacks, a gothic photo booth, and a costume contest.\n<ul>\n<li>Date: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Spooky Social Costume Making Party: Not sure what to wear? Get a head start on your costume at this event, which provides materials and guidance for creating wearable Halloween accessories.\n<ul>\n<li>Date: Friday, Oct. 24, 2025<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Haunted Halloween Half Marathon &#038; 5km: Put on your best costume and compete for prizes in this festive Halloween-themed race. All participants receive a medal.\n<ul>\n<li>Date: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With multiple spooky bar crawls, themed events at unique venues, and vibrant costume parties, Chicago offers a wide range of Halloween celebrations in 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":453,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[8,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-costume-ideas","category-halloween","category-8","category-4","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/441","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=441"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/441\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":457,"href":"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/441\/revisions\/457"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/453"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=441"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=441"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=441"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}