Best Halloween Events in Chicago 2018
Chicago (CBS) -- Nobody celebrates Halloween like Chicagoans! Here are our top picks for things to do in the Chicago area October 26 to 28.
Haunted Halloween Cocktail Cruise
Friday, October 26
7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor, 200 N Breakwater Access, Chicago
Celebrate Halloween on the water! Enjoy amazing skyline views, live DJs and cocktails.
Saturday, October 27
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Downtown Bativia
BatFest is Batavia's annual Halloween themed family event attracting over 2,500 ghouls. BatFest includes, downtown Trick-or-Treating, Mothers' Club Parade, pumpkin bowl, contests BatArt and games for free family fun.
Nobody Sleeps At The Corpse Cabaret
Saturday, October 27
7:00 p.m.
Parkway Ballroom
4455 S. King Dr., Chicago
The Corpse Cabaret, a Macabre Evocative Theatrical show featuring comedy, music, song, dance, drama and magic performed by talented ghastly ghouls.
All accompanied by a MEAL TO DIE FOR! A seven-course meal that is full of flavor yet light as an apparition!
Saturday, October 27
9:00 p.m.
Congress Plaza Hotel
520 S. Michigan Ave., 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. Hundreds of costumed party-goers will dance to the dark and dirty beats of world renowned DJs and recording artists. Other entertainment includes encounters with the Haunted Halloween Ball vampire bellmen, zombie cocktail servers and theatrical performances by costumed go-go dancers.
Friday, October 26 - Saturday, October 28
10:00 a.m.
Brookfield Zoo, 8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL
Little ghosts and goblins of all ages are sure to have a howlin' good time! Our not-so-scary and fun-filled event has something for the entire family to enjoy!
Saturday October 27
10:00 p.m.
Hard Rock Café
63 W. Ontario St., Chicago
Hard Rock Café is throwing a rocking Halloween monster mash. Come out for a night of costume shenanigans, great music, spooky-cool vibes, and luscious drinks.