With Halloween here, it’s your last opportunity to get dressed up and go party! Chicago already has a buzzling nightclub and nightlife scene, but get ready for what places have in store for the spooky holiday. Whether you want a casual Halloween with your pet or are ready to party until 4 a.m., we’ve got you! We put together our list of where to go for Halloween parties in Chicago tonight, October 31st!
The Bassment’s Halloween Party
Throw on your favorite costume and hit the dance floor for one of the most unforgettable Halloween parties in Chicago at The Bassment on Thursday, October 31st at 8 pm. Live music kicks off at 9 pm, and exclusive drink specials from the bar will be available from 8-10 pm, including the $10 Platinum Martini and $10 Record-Breaking Old Fashioned. Other drink specials will include $5 Michelob Ultra, $8 wine by the glass and $12 Signature Bathtub Cocktail to celebrate Halloween in true Bassment style.
🗓️ When: October 31, 2024
📍Address: 353 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
Central Park Bar’s 3-Year Anniversary Halloween Emo Costume Party
Central Park Bar is celebrating its three-year anniversary this October and will be hosting a Halloween Emo Costume Party on Thursday, October 31, on the patio. The Emo Night will start at 9 p.m. with a DJ spinning emo music classics and offering themed drink specials. Guests are encouraged to dress up in Halloween attire, and there will be prizes for the best costume.
Special spooky drink offerings will include a Dead Rose Shot with Jagermeister and Four Roses Bourbon ($8), a Friendly Ghost Shot with Tito’s, Ghost Blanco tequila, and amaretto ($8), and 16-ounce cans of Pumpkin Beer ($8). Additionally, guests can enjoy a half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to kick off the festivities early.
🗓️ When: October 31, 2024
📍Address: 2924 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
🎟️ Free
Spooktacular Howl-A-Ween Dog Fashion Show at Hard Rock Cafe
This Halloween, Hard Rock Cafe Chicago is hosting a Spooktacular Howl-A-Ween Dog Fashion Show on Thursday, October 31, from 5-8 p.m., offering the perfect setting to showcase your dog’s unique style and personality, all while supporting The Anti-Cruelty Society. Guests can enjoy q 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.
🗓️ When: October 31, 2024
📍Address: 63 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654
🎟️ Purchase tickets here
Doomsday! A Very MF Doom Halloween
Day of the Dead at Costera
🗓️ When: November 1st, 2024
📍Address: 850 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
🎟️ Free
Are you attending one of these Halloween parties in Chicago? With all of these parties, we’re sure it will be a spooktacular holiday this year!
Fright Night Skate Night
Join the Chicago Athletic Club for a Halloween-themed skate night on Saturday, October 19th, at The Track, their unique roller rink located in a vintage gymnasium. The quarterly skate rink pop-up is back, and this October, they’re inviting everyone to one of the most special Halloween parties in Chicago. Whether you’re an experienced skater or a newbie, everyone is welcome to lace up and join the fun.
🗓️ When: October 19, 2024
📍Address: 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
🎟️ Tickets cost $20
“Tassels and Tombs” Burlesque Show at The Owl
Night owls rejoice, we have one of the perfect late-night Halloween parties in Chicago for you. The Owl in Logan Square will host a Halloween “Tassels and Tombs” Burlesque Night at the end of October. On October 24, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m, the show will feature Chicago-based Rascal Productions and will star dancer and performer Lilly Rascal along with musician Dr. Rocktagon. The evening will include a live band performance and three rounds of burlesque acts from guests such as Sinful Delight, Willy LaQueue, and Ammunition.
🗓️ When: October 24, 2024
📍Address: The Owl, 2521 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
🎟️ Free
An Italo-ween party
Head to Lemon for one of the more eccentric Halloween parites in Chicago—an Italian disco-theme sponsored by Fernet Branca and Misguided Spirits. The theme of the party will be “Sinners and Saints”—a haunted Vatican-themed dance party featuring our resident DJ Pen Pals, who will be spinning vintage euro-centric dance and pop vinyl alongside a special guest.
At the event, Lemon will host a tarot card reader as well as offer a menu inspired by tarot cards. Each item on the menu will have a description of the corresponding tarot card and its meaning, allowing guests to choose their drink based on this information. Additionally, there will be a spaghetti-eating contest with a prize.
🗓️ When: October 24, 2024
📍Address: The Owl, 2521 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
🎟️ Free
Lottie’s Halloween Hoedown
Some Halloween Events in Chicago are spooky, and some are just fun! Join Lottie’s at Theater on the Lake on October 25, from 7 pm to 11 pm, for a Halloween Hoedown unlike any other! 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 outfit. General admission tickets are $85, and VIP tickets are $150.
🗓️ When: October 25, 2024
📍Address: Theater on the Lake, 2401 N DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
🎟️ General admission tickets are $85, and VIP tickets are $150.
Al Capone’s Hideout
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, West Loop, will host one of Chicago’s best Halloween parties, 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 that brings the spirit of Capone’s reign to life. On Saturday, October. 26, VAVO will perform from 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
🗓️ When: October 25-26, 2024
📍Address: 912 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
🎟️ Free
The Queen of Heart’s Wonderland Halloween Party
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, River North will be hosting The Queen of Heart’s Wonderland for a thrilling 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 are encouraged to RSVP.
🗓️ When: October 25-26, 2024
📍Address: The Owl, 2521 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
🎟️ Free
Party at the Halloween Music Showcase
To kick off Halloween weekend, aliveOne in Lincoln Park will host their Annual Halloween live music showcase in the Back Room. The event is free and will feature local bands, including Nice Motor, who will cover Elvis, and Dwells, who will perform music from Jimmy Eat World. It is for individuals aged 21 and over, and costumes are encouraged.
Enjoy aliveOne’s festive drink specials available throughout October, including the Frankenstein’s Monster daiquiri with Bacardi Mango Chile and a sour patch kid garnish ($12), Paulaner Oktoberfest ($8), and Paulaner Marzen ($8) while enjoying the show.
🗓️ When: October 26, 2024
📍Address: aliveOne, 2683 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
🎟️ Free
“Once Upon a Time in Cody’s” Halloween Party
Cody’s will be hosting a “Once Upon a Time in Cody’s” Quentin Tarantino-themed Halloween bash on Saturday, October 26th. Guests are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Tarantino character for a chance to win $250. The party will start with happy hour from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring drink specials including $30 High Noon buckets, $7 Camarena tequila, and $7 Rumchata Pumpkin Spice Latte shots. There will also be a Rumchata Pumpkin Spice Latte sampling.
🗓️ When: October 26, 2024
📍Address: Cody’s Public House, 1658 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
🎟️ Free
Dance at a haunted Halloween ball
One of the more grand Halloween parties in Chicago—Haunted Halloween Ball combines elements of a lavish VIP nightclub and lounge experience with the exclusiveness of a luxury hotel gala and the terror and chills of a haunted house.
When you enter Congress Plaza Hotel, you will be directed to the massive 20,000 square-foot ballrooms of the 122-year-old hotel, which has been transformed into an abandoned hotel run by zombies.
🗓️ When: Saturday, October 26th, 9 PM – 2:30 AM
📍Address: Congress Plaza Hotel, 520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
🎟️: Early bird tickets start at $20.
Twirl at the Silver Scream party
The I|O Godfrey rooftop will transform into a haunted theater where horror films come to life at one of the best Halloween parties in Chicago. 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 range from $45 for general admission to $2,400 for a premium large booth.
🗓️ When: October 26, 2024
📍Address: I|O Godfrey, 127 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654
🎟️: Buy tickets here
Haunted Carnival on Wacker Drive at 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 will take place across three unique venues: the stylish LH on 21 Lounge, the chic Etoile Ballroom, and the stunning LH on 22 Rooftop. Each venue will offer 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.
Tickets are priced at $125 for early bird and $150 for regular admission and include a 4-hour premium open bar, costume contest, passed bites, party favors, and live DJ entertainment.
🗓️ When: October 26, 2024
📍Address: LondonHouse Chicago,85 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
🎟️: Buy tickets here
A spooky dance party at Journeyman’s The American Factory in Valparaiso
Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and goblins—ring in the spookiest time of the year at Journeyman’s Halloween Dance Party. Taking place just 90 minutes away from downtown Chicago at The American Factory in Valparaiso, guests are encouraged to come dressed in their best costumes for an evening of dancing and delicious cocktails. The party will have a DJ playing popular and scary tunes all night. Tickets are $18/person, which includes a free welcome cocktail, and extra drink tickets can be purchased for $10.
🗓️ When: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
🎟️: Buy tickets here
Bring Your Dog To this Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest Benefitting ALIVE Rescue
One of Chicago’s most dog-friendly bars will host one of the best Halloween parties in Chicago for pets. So, head to a Halloween store to get ready for this Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest for your dog and yourself!
The contest will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 27. Cash prizes will be given for the Best Doggy Costume ($100) and the Best Dog + Human Combo Costume ($200). Raffles will benefit ALIVE Rescue, along with free pup cups and dog swag. Drink specials will include $5 Lagunitas Pints, $7 Tito’s Cocktails, and Cody’s Pup-Tail Menu, with 50% of the proceeds going to ALIVE Rescue. Guests are also invited to come early for the Bears vs Commanders game at 12 p.m.
🗓️ When: October 27, 2024
📍Address: Cody’s Public House, 1658 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
🎟️ Free