Ritz Carlton Chicago Spooky Tea
October 18-19 and Oct 25-26
Ritz Carlton Chicago | 160 E. Pearson Street
Indulge in our afternoon tea experience with a curated selection of “Palais des Thés” teas and a bubbly toast! Savor a Halloween-themed selection of exquisite pastries, teacakes, and fine sandwiches by our Executive Pastry team.
A limited amount of seating is available, advanced ticket purchases are encouraged.
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Never Trust The Living
Sept. 21-Nov. 3
The Dandy Crown
Never Trust The Living, a charming and otherworldly Halloween-themed experience, will pop up for the 2025 Spooky season summoning the spirits, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, served in thematic glassware and garnished to evoke the magic of the spooky season. The bewitching brews includes cocktails and one of The Dandy Crown’s infamous Hot Crockpot Cocktail, a mulled wine called Blood Red Lips.
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Nightmare On Clark Street (@nightmareonclarkstreet)
Oct. 9-Nov. 3
Stolen Saddle | 3505 N. Clark Street
The iconic Halloween themed attraction will kick off the season starting October 9th and run through November 3rd. With the Cubs in the playoffs, there’s no haunted house this year. But fear not—the full haunt returns in 2026, and our haunted rooftop will keep the scares alive until then! Step inside Nightmare on Clark Street, where spooky season takes over Stolen Saddle! Enjoy over-the-top haunted décor, creepy-themed cocktails, and Instagram-worthy photo ops designed to get you into the Halloween spirit! Happy haunting.
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Curse of the Nile
Oct. 25 | 8pm-3am
I|O GODFREY |
I|O Godfrey invites everyone to the Curse of the Nile, featuring eerie chambers inspired by crypts and sarcophagi, hieroglyph-covered walls, golden idols, and haunting shadows. Guests can sip themed cocktails, explore hidden tombs, and enjoy live DJ performances throughout the night. A full food menu will be available until 11 p.m., including spooky specials such as Pharaoh’s Remains, The Cursed Tablet, and Cleopatra’s Cake Pops. Costumes are highly encouraged.
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4th Annual South Loop Halloween Crawl
Oct. 25
1,000 party people, 9 DJs, 6 venues… then the After Party at VU Rooftop. The 4th Annual South Loop Halloween Bar Crawl. Get ready for a night of thrills, chills, and unforgettable memories! Enjoy $5 drinks and $10 shots at select venues while showing off your sexiest or scariest costumes. This is one of the most anticipated bar crawls of the year, and the official bar route will be revealed 48 hours before the event. Costumes are required, and a grand prize awaits the best-dressed participant! You must be 21 or older to attend.
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About Last Knife
Arlo Hotel | 168 North Michigan Avenue
This Halloween season, About Last Knife (ALK) is serving up a spooky take on the espresso martini. Guests and locals are invited to sip on the Nightmare Brew ($18), featuring The Barker Espresso, Misguided Vodka, condensed milk and a drizzle of honey. Shaken over ice and served in a honey and Halloween sprinkles rimmed coupe, the result is a subtly sweet, velvety cocktail that’s perfect for sipping through spooky season.
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Halloween Emo Costume Party
Oct. 30 | 8pm
Central Park Bar | 2924 N Central Park Avenue
Halloween Night, Avondale is having a Zombie Apocalypse pub crawl! Dress like a zombie and fill Milwaukee avenue. Central Park Bar marks its fourth anniversary with a night of spooky nostalgia and emo anthems. The Avondale favorite will transform its patio into the ultimate Halloween Emo Costume Party. Guests can belt out their favorite throwback hits as the DJ spins emo classics all night long, while sipping on hauntingly delicious drink specials. Costumes are highly encouraged, and at 10 p.m. the spotlight shifts to a Costume Contest, with prizes awarded for the best Halloween looks.
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Talbott Hotel
Oct. 27-31
LAUREL is serving a spellbinding Halloween cocktail this season, (Witch’s Kiss). Crafted with G4 Blanco Tequila, lime, agave, and dry curaçao, the dark, dramatic drink gets its color from activated charcoal and is finished with a volcanic salt–Tajín rim. Perfect for the spooky season, this limited-time cocktail is available during Halloween week.
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Terror in the Tropics
October 31 | 8pm
Three Dots & A Dash | 435 N Clark St (in the alley)
Get ready for a Halloween celebration like no other at Three Dots and a Dash! This year, we’re hosting a special ticketed event on Halloween night, featuring six of the best tropical bars from around the country, each serving up a signature cocktail. Join us from 8PM to 12AM for an unforgettable night of unique drinks, festive vibes, and tropical fun.
Featured Bars: Papercut – Austin, TX, Bar Kaiju – Miami FL, Last Rites – San Francisco, CA, False Idol – San Diego CA, Smugglers Cove – San Francisco CA, Hidden Harbor – Pittsburgh, PA
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Black Lagoon
October 1 through November 1
The Parlour at The Albion Manor |
Black Lagoon, a nationwide Halloween pop-up launched in 2022, will return to haunt The Parlour on the second floor (stairs required) of The Albion Manor in Chicago on select dates from October 1 through November 1 this year. Found in 38 cities in the US and Canada this Halloween season, Black Lagoon can be found in Chicago only in The Parlour at The Albion Manor this year. This cocktail-focused immersive Halloween experience is for adults 21 and over only.
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Costume Dance Party
October 30
The Gateway | 4530 N Lincoln Avenue
Halloween comes early to Lincoln Square as The Getaway invites guests to a Costume Dance Party! The celebration promises a night of frightful fun with a live DJ spinning high-energy tracks from 10 p.m. until close, keeping the dance floor alive well past the witching hour.Guests are encouraged to dress in costume, and The Getaway will serve its Halloween-themed specials all night long. Guests who arrive early can enjoy The Getaway’s happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. featuring $10 House Cocktails, $8 Wine, $6 Drafts, $4 Domestics, $8 NA Cocktails, $5 NA Bottles & Cans.
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Nightmare on Wacker Drive: Dia De Los Muertos
October 25 | 9
85 East Wacker Drive
Spanning both the LH Rooftop and LH on 21, the evening will feature immersive Day of the Dead–inspired décor, live DJ performances, and sweeping views of the Chicago skyline. Guests can sip from a premium hosted bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. (gratuity included), then continue the night with a cash bar until close. The celebration reaches its peak at midnight with a costume contest honoring creativity and flair:
1st Place: Overnight stay at LondonHouse Chicago + two tickets to the New Year’s Eve party
2nd Place: Two tickets to the New Year’s Eve party.
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SINNERS HALLOWEEN @ THE PENTHOUSE AT FIORETTA 2025
October 31 | 9PM-1:00AM
Fioretta | 318 N. Sangamon Street
This Halloween, The Penthouse at Fioretta invites guests to step into temptation at Sinners Halloween, a darkly decadent celebration inspired by the renowned film Sinners. Guests will be transported into a world of mystery and allure high above the city skyline, where every shadow hides a secret and every guest becomes part of the story. The evening will feature electrifying music, rooftop views, and sinfully crafted cocktails designed to ignite the senses. Costumes are strongly encouraged — whether angelic, devilish, or somewhere in between, guests are invited to embrace their alter egos for a night of indulgence and intrigue.
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“Cirque du Bandit”
Oct. 24–25 and Oct. 31–Nov. 1
Bandit | 841 W Randolph St, Chicago
Bandit on Two, the second floor of Bandit located in Chicago’s West Loop–Fulton Market neighborhood, will host Cirque de Bandit over two weekends: .Guests can expect a lively, circus-inspired Halloween experience featuring themed décor, music, and specialty cocktails.
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2025 Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl
Oct. 31 | 7pm-1am
Wrigleyville’s Best Bars | 3554 North Clark Street Chicago
The historic Wrigleyville neighborhood will be full of party-seekers creeping and crawling from bar to bar on the only night where you can act like a kid and drink like an adult! You and your friends can show off your kick-ass costumes as you sing, dance, and drink the night away. Throw on your best costume and join in on all of the frightening fun for this haunted holiday at the BIGGEST Halloween Party in Chicago!
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Something Wicked This Way Comes: A Halloween Unbridled Spectacle
Oct. 30 | 8pm
Untitled Supper Club | 111 W Kinzie Street, Chicago
Enter if you dare….Unbridled invites you to Untitled Supper Club for a hauntingly seductive Halloween experience — “Something Wicked This Way Comes.”Inspired by Ray Bradbury’s dark carnival tale, this one-night-only performance conjures a world where beauty and terror intertwine. Step into a dreamscape of shadowy sideshows and velvet-draped decadence as Unbridled’s sensational cast unleashes mesmerizing burlesque, aerial artistry, and spine-tingling choreography. Expect twisted temptations, sinister glamour, and electrifying performances that blur the line between nightmare and desire.
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Midnight in Mykonos
Oct. 31 | 9pm-2am
LYRA | 905 W. Fulton Market
This Halloween, LÝRA and Barraki Events invite guests to escape to the Aegean at Midnight in Mykonos – Halloween Dinner Edition, taking place Friday, Oct. 31, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The one-night event combines Mykonos nightlife energy with Halloween mystique, featuring a Mediterranean-inspired dinner, modern Greek flavors, and signature cocktails served in a setting of ritual elegance and island-inspired décor. Guests can expect vibrant music, a lively crowd, and a transportive atmosphere blending the spirit of Greece with the allure of Halloween night.
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Halloween at Offshore
Oct. 31 | 5-9pm
Calling all witches! Get vamped up for a night of thrills, chills, and drinks to die for 👻
Start Hallo-weekend off with a scary good start at the world’s largest rooftop. Don your spookiest garb for a chance to win our costume content, imbibe in Halloween-themed potions + bites, and snap your pic for the ‘gram against the skyline. Don’t miss our new witchy brews, available 10/31 and 11/1. 🌙 Midnight Fog—Dark, 👻 Spooky Splash,and 🎃 Jack O’ Margarita.
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October nights at Rooftop Cinema Club Chicago
Oct. 10-31 | time varies
Rooftop Cinema Club Chicago |
October nights at Rooftop Cinema Club Chicago just got a killer twist: Final Girl Fridays — celebrating horror’s fiercest survivors all month long.
From slashers to sci-fi scares, we’re spotlighting the scream queens and last girls standing who always outwit the chaos:
🔪 Scream 1 & 2 – Oct 10 @ 7:45PM & 10:30PM
🎯 Friday the 13th – Oct 17 @ 10:45PM
📞 Nope – Oct 24 @ 10:30PM
🎃 Scream – Oct 31 @ 7:30PM
🎃 Halloween – Oct 31 @ 10:15PM
Dress to slay, sip themed cocktails, and cheer on your fave fearless femme under the stars.
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Featured image credit via Ritz Carlton Chicago.
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