*This post has been updated to feature October 2019 events.
Things To Do In Chicago This October
It’s time to get spooky in Chicago! There are so many great events occurring in October this year. Find a roundup of them below – and a roundup of Halloween specific events HERE.
Go to a Halloween Pop-Up
The pop-up trend continues, Fall style. Jack’s Pumpkin Nights is a fun set up located in Goose Island. Cheers to festive beverages and wander through a corn maze, all while finding fun photo ops along the way. My favorite spots for unique Fall photos last year were the pumpkin house near the entrance, the witch’s gazebo within the corn maze, and the lit up sunflower/pumpkin backdrop on the edge of the corn maze! New to the Chicago pop-up scene this October is the House of Beetle Pop-Up. Located at BASSLINE near Chinatown, this pop-up is all things BeetleJuice, including festive drinks and photo ops!
Yoga for a Cause
Many Chicago fitness studios are participating in giving back to breast cancer awareness this month through different yoga events. If you’re going to be working on your ‘om’ anyway, might as well have it go towards a good cause! Bloomingdale’s in Gold Coast is pairing with Corepower on October 5th and Under Amour Chicago is hosting a women’s focused yoga event on October 12th.
Do a Halloween Bar Crawl
I am a big fan of the River North Halloween Crawl that happens every year (and going again this year!). There are many crawls and events happening around the city on Saturday, October 26 to choose from, however make sure to get your ticket before they sell out or prices go up! Ones that look like the perfect mix of party & spooky are Nightmare at Navy Pier and the Haunted Halloween Ball at The Congress Hotel.
Adults Night Out: Lincoln Park Zoo
This 18+ event is set in one of my favorite Chicago spots, the Lincoln Park Zoo! This event is for those who want a lighter take on this spooky holiday. Play glow in the dark mini-golf, booze it up with cash bars, enjoy free rides on the zoo’s carousal, and feel festive with a featured pumpkin patch. Tickets are only $15! Perfect for a Fall date.
Adult Pumpkin Carving
There’s a few bars offering pumpkin carving during the month of October. First come, first serve for pumpkin carving at Sheffield’s Beer and Wine Garden. Bring your imagination and a thirst for seasonal craft beers and cocktails! Lincoln Station will be celebrating their 10th annual pumpkin carving event, complete with two drink tickets and pumpkin beer, and pizza!
What are you most looking forward to this October?