The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago will be hosting its month-long Spooky Tea series during October. The full menu offers a variety of sweet and savory selections created by Pastry Chef Toni Roberts adorned with touches of spooky.
Options include finger tea sandwiches like Crabby, peppers and lemon aioli on charcoal bread; Skulls Skulls Skulls, capers with dill spread; Crunchy Mummy, olives and Borsin spread on Pullman bread; and “Open Face” Sandwich, cornichons with grainy mustard cream cheese on brioche.
The menu also features Carbonara Quiche, made with bucatini, smokey mushroom and parmesan; freshly baked seasonal scones; and an assortment of pastries such as the Poison Apple, green apple cremeux and graham cracker; It’s a Full Moon, lemon cake with blood orange jam and silver dust; Monster Under the Bed, blackberry mousse and pistachio ganache; Jack-O-Cannoli, pumpkin spice ricotta with a chocolate dipped shell; and RIP, a crispy hazelnut chocolate bar.
Guests can choose from an array of Ritz Carlton teas, or a flute of rose champagne. Reservations are available for $85 per person and can be made on Tock. Tea service is available at 2 p.m. on select weekends in October, including: Saturday, October 19 & Sunday, October 20 and Saturday, October 26 & Sunday, October 27 (11 a.m. seating also available).
Photo courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Old Town
LG's Bar & Kitchen
LG's Bar & Kitchen is offering a lineup of events with guests throughout the entire month of October, in anticipation of Halloween Night. Starting Wednesday October 2, LG’s is hosting a Beetlejuice Movie Night, followed by a Halloween-themed Sip N’ Paint on October 9 and October 23, Pumpkin Carving on October 16 and October 27, all leading up to a Murder Mystery Dinner on Wednesday, October 30. Before celebrating on Halloween night, stop into the bar for a holiday-themed trivia night from 7pm-9pm.
Ravenswood
Ravenswood Costume Crawl
Join the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) on October 30th for the annual Ravenswood Costume Crawl where local haunts team up for an evening of treats, drinks, and Halloween fun. Enjoy a selection of local desserts, snacks, and drinks as you hop between shops and restaurants along Montrose Avenue. A selection of participating businesses includes Bad Coffee, Bayan Ko Diner, Gnome Brew, KOVAL Distillery, Margie's Candies, Slim's Chicago, Teddy's Ice Cream, and more. Tickets are $26 in advance or $30 the day of and include 11 tasting-sized portions of desserts and beverages, a Ravenswood canvas tote bag, and goodies. Purchase tickets at https://ravenswoodchicago.org/signature-events/costume-crawl/.
River North
Three Dots and a Dash
Three Dots and a Dash is hosting a special ticketed Terror in the Tropics party on Thursday, October 31, featuring eight tropical bars around the country, each serving up a signature cocktail. The party will run from 8pm to 12am and guest bars include Mai Kai (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Hidden Harbor (Pittsburgh, PA), Strong Water (Anaheim, CA), Sunken Harbor Club (Brooklyn, NY), Inferno Room (Indianapolis, IN), Shameful Tiki (Toronto), Halakaheki (River Grove, IL) and Pufferfish (Milwaukee, WI). A marketplace tent will also offer exclusive merchandise from all visiting bars. This is a 21+ event with general admission tickets priced at $85, including 5 drink vouchers. Get tickets on OpenTable.
I|O Godfrey
This Halloween, step into the Silver Scream at I|O Godfrey on Saturday, October 26, from 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. The I|O Godfrey rooftop will transform into a haunted theater where horror films come to life. Guests will check in at a spooky ticket window, pass through an eerie concession stand, and wander a maze-like theater filled with tributes to classic horror movies. A full menu will be available until 11 p.m., featuring horror-themed dishes like the Butcher’s Skull Board and Scream Supreme Pizza. Featured cocktails include the Midnight Freeze and Sangre Sangria. Tickets (via Eventbrite) range from $45 for general admission to $2,400 for a premium large booth.
Hard Rock Cafe Chicago
Hard Rock Cafe Chicago is offering a Spooktacular Halloween Menu featuring the BOOberry Burger, a steak burger topped with Applewood bacon, creamy brie, crispy shoestring onions, dijonnaise, and arugula, finished with a blueberry chipotle sauce and served with seasoned fries. The menu also includes the BOOberry Zombie, a cocktail crafted with Bacardi Superior rum, triple sec, pineapple, and fresh lime, topped with a pomegranate garnish for a ghoulish treat. Both items are available for a limited time during the Halloween season, Oct. 21-31.
The restaurant will also be hosting a Spooktacular Howl-A-Ween Dog Fashion Show on Thursday, October 31, 5-8 p.m. to showcase your dog's style and personality, all while supporting The Anti-Cruelty Society. Guests can enjoy: a DJ spinning hits, festive passed small bites, sweet treats and an opportunity to shop local pet vendors such as Doggy Glam Boutique, Comicos Pet Bakery, Boujee Pups Accessories, Munchbird, Sam Park Pet Portraits, Sploot Veterinary Care, and Kimberly Kingen Pet Photography.
The event will feature costume contests with categories including Most Creative, Most Fashionable, Scariest Costume, Funniest Costume, Crowd Favorite, and Best Duo. Winners will receive prizes from local pet vendors and Hard Rock Cafe. The outdoor event is priced at $20 per ticket, with the red carpet runway sponsored by US Poker & Casino. Tickets can be purchasedon Hard Rock Cafe Chicago's website.
Pistores
For the holiday, Pistores will feature their usual menu of house made desserts all dressed up for Halloween! They will also offer Halloween cakes to order, plus two limited time offerings: Carrot cream cheese mousse cake decorated with creepy critters as well as a Pumpkin-shaped butternut squash cheesecake, chef Joel’s version of a mini pumpkin cheesecake.
Photo courtesy of Three Dots and a Dash
Streeterville
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
The Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is hosting a Spooky Night Out with a witchy twist. Open to the public, attendees can choose from specialty themed menu items, a screening of the holiday classic "Hocus Pocus," and more. The best witchy costume will receive a future overnight stay at the hotel. Tickets on OpenTable.
The Loop
Raised, an Urban Rooftop Bar
Raised, an Urban Rooftop Bar located in the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel is brewing $17 spooky potions available from October 30 to November 2, with a DJ spinning tunes each night from 9-11pm. Speciality cocktails include Jason Drinks Manhattan made with Copper & Kings American Brandy, Amaro Nonino Quintessentia, Night of the Living Daiquiri and Nightmare on Elm Spritz made with Mount Fishtail Sur Lie Sauvignon Blanc, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, lemon juice, apple bitters and club soda.
LondonHouse Chicago
LondonHouse Chicago will host a Haunted Carnival on Wacker Drive on Saturday, October 26, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. This immersive event spans three venues: LH on 21 Lounge, Etoile Ballroom, and LH on 22 Rooftop, each offering a festive carnival atmosphere with eerie surprises. Guests will enjoy a premium hosted bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and live DJ entertainment all night. The evening will also feature a costume contest at midnight, with prizes: the grand prize winner will receive an overnight stay at LondonHouse and two tickets to the exclusive New Year’s Eve event, while the runner-up will win two tickets to the New Year’s Eve party. Priced at $125 for early bird and $150 regular, tickets include a 4-hour premium open bar, costume contest, passed bites, party favors, and live DJ entertainment. For more info and tickets, visit their website.
Teatro ZinZanni
Celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos with Teatro ZinZanni. Teatro's Belgian Spiegeltent will be transformed into a Haunted Circus! Attendees can indulge in Halloween-themed cocktails and a special spooky menu as they enjoy the current production of Teatro ZinZanni. This season’s America’s Got Talent LiV Warfield, headlines with her vocals. The show runs Thursday through Sunday from October 31 to November 3rd. To purchase tickets, go to Teatro ZinZanni's website.
City Cruises
Patrons can set sail with City Cruises Chicago this Halloween season with their Seadog Haunted River Tours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through October. The tour delves into Chicago's haunted history while navigating through the city's architecture. Patrons will discover the hidden secrets, spirits, scandals, and sins of the Windy City through stories of unexplained supernatural events and notorious personalities. Tickets start at $50. To purchase tickets, visit the City Cruises website.
Patrons are also invited to City Cruises' Divas After Dark Halloween Drag Cruise on Lake Michigan on Friday, October 18, aboard the Spirit of Chicago. This midnight cruise promises an evening of performances and dancing, featuring drag queen, Denali, from RuPaul’s Drag Race as the host, along with performances by three local drag queens. Tickets start at $70. To purchase tickets, visit the City Cruises website.
Ukrainian Village
Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar
From Wednesday, October 23–Sunday, November 3, join the annual Halloween celebration as all their undead servers transform Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar into Dread Lobster! The casual menu, caviar bar, and oyster bar will also be available. Reservations can be made on Tock.
West Loop
Selva
Selva, the rooftop atop The Emily Hotel, hosts a celebration of Día de los Muertos on Friday, Nov. 1 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Costumes are encouraged, and the best dressed will win a one-night stay at The Emily Hotel. A portion of proceeds from the night’s cocktail features will be donated to the National Museum of Mexican Art. The event will also feature specialty cocktails, a magic mirror photobooth, a tarot card reader and live music by Kombi DJs. To reserve, go to Eventbrite.
Fora
From Oct. 18 to 31, enjoy spooky cocktail specials at Fora including: Witching Hour with Ketel, Lemon, Limoncello, soda, black luster dust and the Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned featuring Buffalo Trace, Pumpkin Spice, cardamom bitters, nutmeg.
Time Out Market Chicago
PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY 10/10 at 6:30 p.m. Artists from Sip & Paint will guide you in an evening of painting pumpkins at Time Out Market Chicago. From stencils, stickers, and add-ons, Sip & Paint will bring the works to ensure your pumpkin is to your liking. Tickets include all of the art and painting supplies to decorate your pumpkin, a pumpkin to take home, and a $20 Time Out gift card to be used on food and drinks at the market during the event.
WITCHING HOUR 10/17 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Time Out Market stations set up with tarot card readings, aura photography (available for purchase), a magician, cocktail potions and garnishing set up and a live DJ.
LITTLE CHEF’S DONUT DECORATING CLASS 10/19 at 12 p.m. At Time Out Market’s Halloween Donut Decorating Class with 2d restaurant, little chefs will have the opportunity to create their own Chocolate Monster, Strawberry Monster, and Spooky Oreo donuts, with a variety of spooky toppings and sprinkles. Ages: 3-12 Ticket includes: all necessary materials and donuts to take home.
DEATH BY DISCO - A HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE 10/26 starting at 8 p.m. Time Out Market Chicago is transforming all three floors of the market to make it a full on, immersive Halloween experience including three stages and 15+ DJs.
HOWL-O-WEEN 10/27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get your furry friends dressed up and ready to strut their stuff on the patio at Time Out Market Chicago. All costumes are welcome. Be prepared for the photo ops with photobooth, local pet shop pop-ups and win prizes in the pet costume contest.
Bambola/Coquette/Expat
On Saturday, October 26, Bonhomme Group's three concepts sharing the corner of Randolph St and Ogden Ave, Bambola, Coquette and Expat, will combine for a building-wide Halloween event offering multiple experiences across the variety of spaces offered at the hospitality group's Fulton Market hub. The ticketed event on Saturday, October 26th will begin at 10pm where guests will be treated to multiple rooms and multiple sounds inspired by the films of Baz Lurhman and Stanley Kubrick. Tickets will go on sale October 7th.
Then on Halloween, Thursday, October 31, Expat and Bambola will host a day of Halloween celebration alongside promotional partners We Hate Clubs featuring Hip Hop and R&B Sounds alongside a costume party. This event will be free, 9pm.
Kashmir
On Saturday, October 26, Kashmir will host their annual Halloween party in their West Loop cocktail club and music lounge. The event will be free with RSVP. Doors at 9pm.
Then on Thursday, October 31, Thursday Night Dance Party titled See All Your Friends, will celebrate the holiday with a special Halloween edition. The event will be free with RSVP. Doors at 9pm.
Lottie's Pub
On Friday, October 25th, join Lottie’s at Theater on the Lake from 7 pm to 11 pm for a Halloween Hoedown! Enjoy line dancing, food trucks, the Morgan Wallen Tribute Band Whiskey Friends and exclusive Lottie’s merchandise. Cap off the night with a best-dressed country western contest where you can show off your favorite western fit. General admission tickets are $85 and V.I.P tickets are $150. Head to lottiespub.com to purchase your tickets.
Bandit
Bandit in the West Loop - Fulton Market neighborhood of Chicago is hosting a Beetlejuice-themed Halloween event on Saturday, October 26. Doors open at 9 PM, and the venue will be fully transformed into a Beetlejuice-inspired setting and the staff will be dressed in full Beetlejuice costumes.
West Town
Beatnik West Town
Escape to a tropical oasis on Saturday October 26th for a special Halloween edition of the venue's new weekly Afrobeats, Reggaeton and Top 40s party. The event is ticketed and will run from 10pm to 2:30am.
Lemon
On Thursday, October 24, join the team at Lemon for an Italian disco themed party sponsored by Fernet Branca and Misguided Spirits. The theme will be "Sinners and Saints" -- a haunted vatican themed dance party where resident DJ Pen Pals spins vintage euro-centric dance and pop vinyl with a special guest. Lemon will host a tarot card reader, as well as a menu made up of tarot cards. (One side will have a description of the card and what it might mean, and the guests can choose what they want from that info and turn it around to reveal the corresponding cocktail.) Plus a spaghetti eating contest for a prize as well as a "best-dressed" award!
Then on Wednesday, October 30, stop in for a film event as local musicians compose scores for scary movies, in real time. Each artist is given a short film or a clip from a movie where they will compose on the fly. Lemon will set up a big screen and projector and musicians will use various instruments to create a spooky vibe. The team will continue the party with live music and libations after the event!
Lastly, on Thursday, October 31, there will be live music all night long! Join Lemon for a two band bill with a goth DJ to follow. Costumes are encouraged and cover is $10 at the door. The event begins at 8p!
Photo courtesy of LondonHouse Chicago
Multiple Locations
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, West Loop will be hosting a Halloween event, Al Capone's Hideout. On Oct. 25 and 26 starting at 9 p.m., guests are invited to step into a 1920s-themed speakeasy, with live DJ sets, drink specials, and entertainment. On Saturday, Oct. 26, VAVO will perform from 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Table reservations are highly recommended and can be made via Sevenrooms.
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, River North will be hosting The Queen of Heart’s Wonderland for Halloween weekend on Oct. 26 and 27 starting at 9 p.m. Attendees will enter a 1920s-themed speakeasy where the Queen of Hearts presides. The event will feature DJ sets, drink specials, and live entertainment. Guests can expect to encounter dark, shadowy creatures as they explore Wonderland’s chaotic world. The event is free and guests can RSVP via EventBrite.
Gold Coast
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago will be hosting its month-long Spooky Tea series during October. The full menu offers a variety of sweet and savory selections created by Pastry Chef Toni Roberts adorned with touches of spooky.
Options include finger tea sandwiches like Crabby, peppers and lemon aioli on charcoal bread; Skulls Skulls Skulls, capers with dill spread; Crunchy Mummy, olives and Borsin spread on Pullman bread; and “Open Face” Sandwich, cornichons with grainy mustard cream cheese on brioche.
The menu also features Carbonara Quiche, made with bucatini, smokey mushroom and parmesan; freshly baked seasonal scones; and an assortment of pastries such as the Poison Apple, green apple cremeux and graham cracker; It’s a Full Moon, lemon cake with blood orange jam and silver dust; Monster Under the Bed, blackberry mousse and pistachio ganache; Jack-O-Cannoli, pumpkin spice ricotta with a chocolate dipped shell; and RIP, a crispy hazelnut chocolate bar.
Guests can choose from an array of Ritz Carlton teas, or a flute of rose champagne. Reservations are available for $85 per person and can be made on Tock. Tea service is available at 2 p.m. on select weekends in October, including: Saturday, October 19 & Sunday, October 20 and Saturday, October 26 & Sunday, October 27 (11 a.m. seating also available).
Old Town
LG's Bar & Kitchen is offering a lineup of events with guests throughout the entire month of October, in anticipation of Halloween Night. Starting Wednesday October 2, LG’s is hosting a Beetlejuice Movie Night, followed by a Halloween-themed Sip N’ Paint on October 9 and October 23, Pumpkin Carving on October 16 and October 27, all leading up to a Murder Mystery Dinner on Wednesday, October 30. Before celebrating on Halloween night, stop into the bar for a holiday-themed trivia night from 7pm-9pm.
Ravenswood
Join the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) on October 30th for the annual Ravenswood Costume Crawl where local haunts team up for an evening of treats, drinks, and Halloween fun. Enjoy a selection of local desserts, snacks, and drinks as you hop between shops and restaurants along Montrose Avenue. A selection of participating businesses includes Bad Coffee, Bayan Ko Diner, Gnome Brew, KOVAL Distillery, Margie's Candies, Slim's Chicago, Teddy's Ice Cream, and more. Tickets are $26 in advance or $30 the day of and include 11 tasting-sized portions of desserts and beverages, a Ravenswood canvas tote bag, and goodies. Purchase tickets at https://ravenswoodchicago.org/signature-events/costume-crawl/.
River North
Three Dots and a Dash is hosting a special ticketed Terror in the Tropics party on Thursday, October 31, featuring eight tropical bars around the country, each serving up a signature cocktail. The party will run from 8pm to 12am and guest bars include Mai Kai (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Hidden Harbor (Pittsburgh, PA), Strong Water (Anaheim, CA), Sunken Harbor Club (Brooklyn, NY), Inferno Room (Indianapolis, IN), Shameful Tiki (Toronto), Halakaheki (River Grove, IL) and Pufferfish (Milwaukee, WI). A marketplace tent will also offer exclusive merchandise from all visiting bars. This is a 21+ event with general admission tickets priced at $85, including 5 drink vouchers. Get tickets on OpenTable.
This Halloween, step into the Silver Scream at I|O Godfrey on Saturday, October 26, from 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. The I|O Godfrey rooftop will transform into a haunted theater where horror films come to life. Guests will check in at a spooky ticket window, pass through an eerie concession stand, and wander a maze-like theater filled with tributes to classic horror movies. A full menu will be available until 11 p.m., featuring horror-themed dishes like the Butcher’s Skull Board and Scream Supreme Pizza. Featured cocktails include the Midnight Freeze and Sangre Sangria. Tickets (via Eventbrite) range from $45 for general admission to $2,400 for a premium large booth.
Hard Rock Cafe Chicago is offering a Spooktacular Halloween Menu featuring the BOOberry Burger, a steak burger topped with Applewood bacon, creamy brie, crispy shoestring onions, dijonnaise, and arugula, finished with a blueberry chipotle sauce and served with seasoned fries. The menu also includes the BOOberry Zombie, a cocktail crafted with Bacardi Superior rum, triple sec, pineapple, and fresh lime, topped with a pomegranate garnish for a ghoulish treat. Both items are available for a limited time during the Halloween season, Oct. 21-31.
The restaurant will also be hosting a Spooktacular Howl-A-Ween Dog Fashion Show on Thursday, October 31, 5-8 p.m. to showcase your dog's style and personality, all while supporting The Anti-Cruelty Society. Guests can enjoy: a DJ spinning hits, festive passed small bites, sweet treats and an opportunity to shop local pet vendors such as Doggy Glam Boutique, Comicos Pet Bakery, Boujee Pups Accessories, Munchbird, Sam Park Pet Portraits, Sploot Veterinary Care, and Kimberly Kingen Pet Photography.
The event will feature costume contests with categories including Most Creative, Most Fashionable, Scariest Costume, Funniest Costume, Crowd Favorite, and Best Duo. Winners will receive prizes from local pet vendors and Hard Rock Cafe. The outdoor event is priced at $20 per ticket, with the red carpet runway sponsored by US Poker & Casino. Tickets can be purchased on Hard Rock Cafe Chicago's website.
For the holiday, Pistores will feature their usual menu of house made desserts all dressed up for Halloween! They will also offer Halloween cakes to order, plus two limited time offerings: Carrot cream cheese mousse cake decorated with creepy critters as well as a Pumpkin-shaped butternut squash cheesecake, chef Joel’s version of a mini pumpkin cheesecake.
Streeterville
The Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is hosting a Spooky Night Out with a witchy twist. Open to the public, attendees can choose from specialty themed menu items, a screening of the holiday classic "Hocus Pocus," and more. The best witchy costume will receive a future overnight stay at the hotel. Tickets on OpenTable.
The Loop
Raised, an Urban Rooftop Bar located in the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel is brewing $17 spooky potions available from October 30 to November 2, with a DJ spinning tunes each night from 9-11pm. Speciality cocktails include Jason Drinks Manhattan made with Copper & Kings American Brandy, Amaro Nonino Quintessentia, Night of the Living Daiquiri and Nightmare on Elm Spritz made with Mount Fishtail Sur Lie Sauvignon Blanc, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, lemon juice, apple bitters and club soda.
LondonHouse Chicago will host a Haunted Carnival on Wacker Drive on Saturday, October 26, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. This immersive event spans three venues: LH on 21 Lounge, Etoile Ballroom, and LH on 22 Rooftop, each offering a festive carnival atmosphere with eerie surprises. Guests will enjoy a premium hosted bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and live DJ entertainment all night. The evening will also feature a costume contest at midnight, with prizes: the grand prize winner will receive an overnight stay at LondonHouse and two tickets to the exclusive New Year’s Eve event, while the runner-up will win two tickets to the New Year’s Eve party. Priced at $125 for early bird and $150 regular, tickets include a 4-hour premium open bar, costume contest, passed bites, party favors, and live DJ entertainment. For more info and tickets, visit their website.
Celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos with Teatro ZinZanni. Teatro's Belgian Spiegeltent will be transformed into a Haunted Circus! Attendees can indulge in Halloween-themed cocktails and a special spooky menu as they enjoy the current production of Teatro ZinZanni. This season’s America’s Got Talent LiV Warfield, headlines with her vocals. The show runs Thursday through Sunday from October 31 to November 3rd. To purchase tickets, go to Teatro ZinZanni's website.
Patrons can set sail with City Cruises Chicago this Halloween season with their Seadog Haunted River Tours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through October. The tour delves into Chicago's haunted history while navigating through the city's architecture. Patrons will discover the hidden secrets, spirits, scandals, and sins of the Windy City through stories of unexplained supernatural events and notorious personalities. Tickets start at $50. To purchase tickets, visit the City Cruises website.
Patrons are also invited to City Cruises' Divas After Dark Halloween Drag Cruise on Lake Michigan on Friday, October 18, aboard the Spirit of Chicago. This midnight cruise promises an evening of performances and dancing, featuring drag queen, Denali, from RuPaul’s Drag Race as the host, along with performances by three local drag queens. Tickets start at $70. To purchase tickets, visit the City Cruises website.
Ukrainian Village
From Wednesday, October 23–Sunday, November 3, join the annual Halloween celebration as all their undead servers transform Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar into Dread Lobster! The casual menu, caviar bar, and oyster bar will also be available. Reservations can be made on Tock.
West Loop
Selva, the rooftop atop The Emily Hotel, hosts a celebration of Día de los Muertos on Friday, Nov. 1 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Costumes are encouraged, and the best dressed will win a one-night stay at The Emily Hotel. A portion of proceeds from the night’s cocktail features will be donated to the National Museum of Mexican Art. The event will also feature specialty cocktails, a magic mirror photobooth, a tarot card reader and live music by Kombi DJs. To reserve, go to Eventbrite.
From Oct. 18 to 31, enjoy spooky cocktail specials at Fora including: Witching Hour with Ketel, Lemon, Limoncello, soda, black luster dust and the Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned featuring Buffalo Trace, Pumpkin Spice, cardamom bitters, nutmeg.
PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY 10/10 at 6:30 p.m. Artists from Sip & Paint will guide you in an evening of painting pumpkins at Time Out Market Chicago. From stencils, stickers, and add-ons, Sip & Paint will bring the works to ensure your pumpkin is to your liking. Tickets include all of the art and painting supplies to decorate your pumpkin, a pumpkin to take home, and a $20 Time Out gift card to be used on food and drinks at the market during the event.
WITCHING HOUR 10/17 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Time Out Market stations set up with tarot card readings, aura photography (available for purchase), a magician, cocktail potions and garnishing set up and a live DJ.
LITTLE CHEF’S DONUT DECORATING CLASS 10/19 at 12 p.m. At Time Out Market’s Halloween Donut Decorating Class with 2d restaurant, little chefs will have the opportunity to create their own Chocolate Monster, Strawberry Monster, and Spooky Oreo donuts, with a variety of spooky toppings and sprinkles. Ages: 3-12 Ticket includes: all necessary materials and donuts to take home.
DEATH BY DISCO - A HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE 10/26 starting at 8 p.m. Time Out Market Chicago is transforming all three floors of the market to make it a full on, immersive Halloween experience including three stages and 15+ DJs.
HOWL-O-WEEN 10/27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get your furry friends dressed up and ready to strut their stuff on the patio at Time Out Market Chicago. All costumes are welcome. Be prepared for the photo ops with photobooth, local pet shop pop-ups and win prizes in the pet costume contest.
On Saturday, October 26, Bonhomme Group's three concepts sharing the corner of Randolph St and Ogden Ave, Bambola, Coquette and Expat, will combine for a building-wide Halloween event offering multiple experiences across the variety of spaces offered at the hospitality group's Fulton Market hub. The ticketed event on Saturday, October 26th will begin at 10pm where guests will be treated to multiple rooms and multiple sounds inspired by the films of Baz Lurhman and Stanley Kubrick. Tickets will go on sale October 7th.
Then on Halloween, Thursday, October 31, Expat and Bambola will host a day of Halloween celebration alongside promotional partners We Hate Clubs featuring Hip Hop and R&B Sounds alongside a costume party. This event will be free, 9pm.
On Saturday, October 26, Kashmir will host their annual Halloween party in their West Loop cocktail club and music lounge. The event will be free with RSVP. Doors at 9pm.
Then on Thursday, October 31, Thursday Night Dance Party titled See All Your Friends, will celebrate the holiday with a special Halloween edition. The event will be free with RSVP. Doors at 9pm.
On Friday, October 25th, join Lottie’s at Theater on the Lake from 7 pm to 11 pm for a Halloween Hoedown! Enjoy line dancing, food trucks, the Morgan Wallen Tribute Band Whiskey Friends and exclusive Lottie’s merchandise. Cap off the night with a best-dressed country western contest where you can show off your favorite western fit. General admission tickets are $85 and V.I.P tickets are $150. Head to lottiespub.com to purchase your tickets.
Bandit in the West Loop - Fulton Market neighborhood of Chicago is hosting a Beetlejuice-themed Halloween event on Saturday, October 26. Doors open at 9 PM, and the venue will be fully transformed into a Beetlejuice-inspired setting and the staff will be dressed in full Beetlejuice costumes.
West Town
Escape to a tropical oasis on Saturday October 26th for a special Halloween edition of the venue's new weekly Afrobeats, Reggaeton and Top 40s party. The event is ticketed and will run from 10pm to 2:30am.
On Thursday, October 24, join the team at Lemon for an Italian disco themed party sponsored by Fernet Branca and Misguided Spirits. The theme will be "Sinners and Saints" -- a haunted vatican themed dance party where resident DJ Pen Pals spins vintage euro-centric dance and pop vinyl with a special guest. Lemon will host a tarot card reader, as well as a menu made up of tarot cards. (One side will have a description of the card and what it might mean, and the guests can choose what they want from that info and turn it around to reveal the corresponding cocktail.) Plus a spaghetti eating contest for a prize as well as a "best-dressed" award!
Then on Wednesday, October 30, stop in for a film event as local musicians compose scores for scary movies, in real time. Each artist is given a short film or a clip from a movie where they will compose on the fly. Lemon will set up a big screen and projector and musicians will use various instruments to create a spooky vibe. The team will continue the party with live music and libations after the event!
Lastly, on Thursday, October 31, there will be live music all night long! Join Lemon for a two band bill with a goth DJ to follow. Costumes are encouraged and cover is $10 at the door. The event begins at 8p!
Multiple Locations
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, West Loop will be hosting a Halloween event, Al Capone's Hideout. On Oct. 25 and 26 starting at 9 p.m., guests are invited to step into a 1920s-themed speakeasy, with live DJ sets, drink specials, and entertainment. On Saturday, Oct. 26, VAVO will perform from 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Table reservations are highly recommended and can be made via Sevenrooms.
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, River North will be hosting The Queen of Heart’s Wonderland for Halloween weekend on Oct. 26 and 27 starting at 9 p.m. Attendees will enter a 1920s-themed speakeasy where the Queen of Hearts presides. The event will feature DJ sets, drink specials, and live entertainment. Guests can expect to encounter dark, shadowy creatures as they explore Wonderland’s chaotic world. The event is free and guests can RSVP via EventBrite.
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