
Family Halloween Events in Chicago (Map + Calendar!)
We're gathering your recommendations for kid-friendly Halloween events and putting them on our interactive map and calendar, so all Chicagoland families can easily find fun ways to celebrate this spooky season together!
Browse our always-growing list to find family Halloween events near you, and if we're missing a spooktacular event your family loves, share the link below to help improve our parent-to-parent resource.
Find even more inspiration on our list of fun things to do for Halloween, with plenty of activities the whole family can enjoy between Halloween movie marathons and pumpkin carving projects!
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Halloween Creepy Crawlies (Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble)
Halloween Creepy Crawlies is a family friendly dance production that explores the mysteries of Halloween through a lost ghost’s search for her haunted home.
MariahDChoreography said: Halloween Creepy Crawlies is a family friendly dance production that explores the mysteries of Halloween through a lost ghost’s search for her haunted home. On her way, she is helped by Ballerina Witches, Jazzy Vampires, Modern-Dancing Mummies, a Tap Dancing Skeleton and even a Jack O’ Lantern named Jake! Join us on October 25th at 2pm for this Halloween adventure! During it's creation, this project was partially supported by an Individual Artists Program 2024 grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. This performance has been generously subsidized through Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble’s artist's support and residency program.
Chicago, IL 2pmHaunted Trails
Haunted Trails is a local miniature golf course and family fun center designed with kid friendly, spooky characters like cartoon skeletons and mummies. Haunted Trails also features small rides, go-karts, batting cages, and arcades with prizes. Open year round, the spooky theme makes it an especially fun family outing around Halloween!
Bridgeview, ILPrimary photo: Lincoln Park Zoo
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