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Special Service Area #31 – Servicing areas on Clark, Damen, Lawrence, Montrose, Wilson and along the Ravenswood corridor. 
We’re going to need a bigger boat. Every October, Ravenswood undergoes a chilling transformation–and we’re not just talking about the drop in temperature. As Halloween approaches, our otherwise good-natured, storybook neighborhood turns into a spine-tingling destination for spooky events and activities.
Scared? You shouldn’t be! We’ve scoped out the haunted happenings around Ravenswood and created this gruesome guide to getting your freak on this Halloween season.
Oct 16: Spirits of Ravenswood
Let’s raise more than just the dead!
Come out to the Ravenswood Event Center for a spirited evening of Halloween-themed fun, featuring a costume contest, local beer and spirits, games and prizes, tarot readings, and more! Spirits of Ravenswood is hosted by Ravenswood Community Services and raises essential funds for their Food Pantry and Community Kitchen.
This is a neighborhood Halloween party where all levels of costume appetites are welcomed and encouraged. From over-the-top to not-your-thing, come in something festive and fun!
7:00-11:00pm, 4025 N Ravenswood Ave, $150, 21+ More Info
October 28: The Ravenswood Costume Crawl
It’s alive….it’s aliiiiiive! Ready or not, the Ravenswood Costume Crawl is back–and this time it’s personal. Eat and drink your way down Monster Ave & Gravenswood Ave (oops, Montrose Ave & Ravenswood Ave!), with 15+ stops at local businesses along the way to enchant and bewitch your senses.
You won’t want the night to end, and you’re in luck. The After Party will be at KOVAL Distillery (4241 N Ravenswood Ave) from 8-10pm, featuring a crowd-judged costume contest, tarot readings by The Storm’s Eye, a spooky KOVAL cocktail, and more.
Participating businesses include Artifact Events, Bad Luck Club, Bayan Ko Diner, Chicago’s Pizza, Farm Bar Ravenswood, Gnome Brew, Hidden Light Tattoo, Margie’s Candies, Paradise Port, Ponnopozz, Rojo Gusano, Slim’s, The Ravenswood Tavern, Wolcott Tap, and more TBA!
5:30-8:30pm, along Montrose and Ravenswood Ave, $30/1 or $120/4, 21+ More Info
October 30: The Montrose Monster Mash
Do the Montrose Monster Mash! This is a family-friendly Halloween trick-or-treat that’s bound delight young neighbors! Join us for a fang-tastic evening of costumes, candy, and community! As the sun sets and the street lights come on, families are invited to stroll down Montrose Avenue in costume and enjoy Halloween fun. Local shops and restaurants will be handing out candy, offering special treats, and getting into the spirit of the season!
This is a free event, but RSVP’ing helps us ensure we stock enough candy for everyone! 4-7pm, along Montrose Ave, FREE More Info
Scary Movies at Sulzer Library! Eek!
Jon Kitley (Kitley’s Krypt) and Aaron Christensen (HORROR 101 with Dr. AC) are back to Share the Scare once again—this time covering HOUSES OF HORROR: THE STUDIOS THAT MADE THE SCREAMS! Enjoy 4 fun-filled weeks celebrating fright flicks and horror culture. Welcome to TERROR TUESDAYS AT SULZER! More Info
- 10/6, Black and White on a Budget
- 10/13, AIP: Masters of the Drive-In
- 10/20, Hammer Horror- The Studio That Dripped Blood
- 10/27, Toho: The House of Giant Monsters
Chase Park After Dark Haunted House
Can you survive a walk in the park? Every year, the old theater at Chase Park transforms into a brand-new haunted house, never repeating the same theme twice. This local Halloween tradition returns this year as “Chuckles Sweet 16…A Party to Die For”.
Tickets are available every Fri-Sun during the month of October! This attraction is PG-13; no individuals under 13 will be admitted without parental advisory. Discretion is advised — it’s scary in there! More Info
More Halloween Events and Activities
- ALL MONTH: Ghost-shaped pizzas are back at Chicago’s! | More Info
- October 7: 47th Ward Spooky Bike Tour | More Info
- October 12: Creepy Crawly Kids Day Off Camp at Color Me Mine | More Info
- October 15: Time and a half Books discusses “Carmilla” by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu | More Info
- October 18: “Room on the Broom” Storytime at Time and a half Books | More Info
- October 18: Halloween Costume Swap at Bartleby’s Ice Cream | More Info
- October 22: Halloween Party at Ainslie Arts Plaza | More Info
- October 23: Pumpkin Lettering Workshop at Indigo & Violet Studio | More Info
- October 23: Practical Magic Movie Night at Bon Femmes Studio | More Info
- October 24: Pumpkins & Powertools at BitSpace | More Info
- October 24-25: Haunted Howl-oween House at Trading Post Pet Supplies | More Info
- October 25 & 30: Hazel Halloween Hijinks | More Info
- October 25: Wag-O-Ween at Bosly’s Backyard | More Info
- October 25: Thriller Community Class at Joel Hall Dancers & Center | More Info
- October 25: Simple (Spooky!) Linocut Shapes at Jenny G’s Art Supply | More Info
- October 29: Spooky Book Swap & Costume Contest at KOVAL Distillery | More Info
- October 30: Middle Grade Book and Costume Party at Time and a half Books | More Info
- October 30: Halloween Blues Night at VIN312 | More Info
- October 30: Monster Mash & Costume Contest at iCode Ravenswood | More Info
- October 31: Screening Nosferatu (1922) with a live score at The CheckOut | More Info
- October 31: Kidstreet Halloween Fest at Lillstreet Art Center | More Info
Did we miss something? Let us know by reaching out to Grace at grace@ravenswoodchicago.org!
