We’re going to need a bigger boat. Every October, Ravenswood undergoes a chilling transformation–and we’re not just talking about the temperature drop. As Halloween approaches, this otherwise vibrant, good-natured neighborhood turns into a spine-tingling destination for spooky events and activities.
Scared? You shouldn’t be! We’ve scoured the details on all of the haunted happenings around Ravenswood for your viewing pleasure.
October 29: It’s Back! Ravenswood Costume Crawl Returns
Your favorite local haunts are teaming up for an evening of treats and drinks! Come out for this treats and BOOze crawl and sample a fantastic selection of desserts, snacks, and sips as you explore neighborhood shops and restaurants. Not ready for the night to end at 8:30? Neither are we. After you’ve sampled everything, follow us to Demo Brewing Co for an afterparty and Costume Contest!
Participating businesses include Bad Luck Club, Bayan Ko Diner, Chicago’s Pizza, Dovetail Brewery, Gnome Brew, Half Acre Beer Co, Jenny G’s Art Supply, KOVAL Distillery, Margie’s Candies, Paradise Port Cafe, Ponnopozz, Schmaltz and Vinegar, Slim’s Chicago, Teddy’s Ice Cream, The Ravenswood Tavern, Wolcott Tap, XOChimilco, and more to be announced!
5:30-8:30pm, along Montrose and Ravenswood Ave, $32, 21+ More Info
October 31: Do the Montrose Monster Mash!
Let’s all do the Montrose Monster Mash! This is a brand-new, 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! 4-7pm, along Montrose Ave, FREE More Info
Scary Movies at Sulzer Regional Library
Rondo Award-winning authors and Chicago horror enthusiasts Jon Kitley (Kitley’s Krypt) and Aaron Christensen (HORROR 101 with Dr. AC) are back to Share the Scare once again—this time covering INTERNATIONAL HORROR! Prime yourself for Halloween with four fun-filled weeks celebrating fright flicks and horror culture from across the globe. Welcome to TERROR TUESDAYS AT SULZER!
- 10/21, Terror Tuesdays: Spain – Shadows Behind the Siesta – 6:30pm More Info
- 10/28, Terror Tuesdays: Asia – Monsters, Myths, and Modern Nightmares – 6:30pm More Info
- 10/30, Film Screening: Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) – 2:30pm More Info
The Park After Dark Haunted House at Chase Park
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 truly unique local Halloween tradition returns this year as “Blood Sacrifice, a heart-pounding race for survival”.
Under the cold harvest moon, something ancient and long-forgotten drifts into Chase Park, drawn by the innocent sound of children’s laughter. One by one, the lights in the old fieldhouse flicker and die, leaving only whispers and the heavy thud of unseen footsteps. The staff arm themselves with flashlights and desperate charms, but every strike only seems to feed the thirst that stalks them. From deep within the earth, a low chant begins to rise, calling forth a force far older and far stronger than anything that has walked here in centuries. The ground shudders. The night burns with an otherworldly red, like fresh-spilled blood. And then… silence. What woke beneath Chase Park waits for you to discover…if you dare step inside before the hunger finds you.
This attraction is PG-13. Tickets must be purchased online. 4701 N Ashland Ave, $13-15 More Info
More Halloween Events and Activities
- Oct 17: Decorate Your Denim Workshop (Spooky!) at Indigo & Violet | 6pm, 1411 W Irving Park Rd
- Oct 17: Halloween Stammtisch at DANK Haus | 7:30pm, 4740 N Western Ave
- Oct 18 + 19: Halloween Vintage & Artisan Fest at Ravenswood Event Center | 11a-5p, 4021 N Ravenswood Ave
- Oct 19: Young Readers Spooky Storytime at Time and a half Books | 10am, 4839 N Damen Ave
- Oct 20 + 27: Make a Papier Mache Monster! at Jenny G’s Art Supply | 3pm, 1926 W Montrose Ave
- Oct 24: Community Thriller Workshop + Flashmob at Joel Hall Dancers & Center | 7pm, 4511 N Clark St
- Oct 25: 4th Wag-O-Ween Market & Fundraiser at Bosly’s Backyard | 12pm, 4011 N Ravenswood Ave
- Oct 25: Create a Neon Tombstone at Lightwriters Neon | 10am or 4pm, 4222 N Ravenswood Ave
- Oct 26: Halloween Puppet Show at Platform 47 | 12pm, 4709 N Damen Ave
- Oct 26: Woodland Creatures Halloween at Cornservatory | 11am, 4210 N Lincoln Ave
- Oct 30: Spooky Cocktail Class at KOVAL Distillery | 7pm, 4241 N Ravenswood Ave
- Oct 31: Halloween Party at Platform 47 | 9pm, 4709 N Damen Ave
- Oct 31: Halloween Costume Contest at The Ravenswood Tavern| 3-9pm, 1829 W Montrose Ave
- Oct 31: Halloween Party at Fireside Restaurant & Lounge | 8pm, 5739 N Ravenswood Ave
