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Stumblday's ranked list of the best things to do in Chicago tonight, Saturday, October 31: 25 events, led by Haunted Halsted Fest and Halloween Parade, Xempasúchil: Día de los Muertos en la Calle 26 and Hot Chocolate Run Chicago — concerts, comedy, theater, nightlife, and late-night plans, hand-curated and re-ranked every day. The full list below has every event with times, prices, and how to get there.
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25 picks · checked Oct 28
North Halsted Street, Northalsted, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleLincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Northalsted's 30th Halloween parade expands into an all-day block party before the costumed procession.
North Halsted Street, Northalsted, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleNorthalsted's 30th Halloween parade expands into an all-day block party before the costumed procession.
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26th Street corridor, Little Village, Pilsen, West Town & the West SidePilsen, West Town & the West Side
Little Village marks Día de los Muertos with a two-day neighborhood celebration along 26th Street.
26th Street corridor, Little Village, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideLittle Village marks Día de los Muertos with a two-day neighborhood celebration along 26th Street.
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Grant Park, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
Chicago's chocolate-themed race returns to Grant Park with 5K, 10K, 15K and two-mile routes.
Grant Park, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChicago's chocolate-themed race returns to Grant Park with 5K, 10K, 15K and two-mile routes.
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Byline Bank Aragon BallroomByline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Gods of Chaos Halloween: OsamaSon, Waka Flocka Flame & 2slimey at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom.
Byline Bank Aragon BallroomGods of Chaos Halloween: OsamaSon, Waka Flocka Flame & 2slimey at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom.
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Recess, City Hall and Morgan MFG, West LoopCity Hall and Morgan MFG, West Loop
A two-night Halloween pop-up takes over three West Loop venues with DJs, performers and interactive rooms.
Recess, City Hall and Morgan MFG, West LoopA two-night Halloween pop-up takes over three West Loop venues with DJs, performers and interactive rooms.
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United Center, 1901 W Madison, Pilsen, West Town & the West SidePilsen, West Town & the West Side
Rod Wave – Don’t Look Down Tour at United Center.
United Center, 1901 W Madison, Pilsen, West Town & the West Side
Northwestern University – Ethel M. Barber TheaterNorthwestern University – Ethel M. Barber Theater
IMAGINE U: Grace and the Butterfly Effect at Northwestern University – Ethel M. Barber Theater.
Northwestern University – Ethel M. Barber TheaterIMAGINE U: Grace and the Butterfly Effect at Northwestern University – Ethel M. Barber Theater.
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Open Space ArtsOpen Space Arts
Jerker, or The Helping Hand at Open Space Arts.
Open Space Arts
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in the Noyes Cultural Arts CenterFleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
The Niceties at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in the Noyes Cultural Arts CenterThe Niceties at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
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Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield Ave, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleLincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Allison Russell w/ Autumn Nicholas at Vic Theatre.
Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield Ave, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Albany Park, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareAndersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square
ATPT Announces Final Season of “Port of Entry” at Albany Park.
Albany Park, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareATPT Announces Final Season of “Port of Entry” at Albany Park.
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House of Blues, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
Akeem Ali – The Texture Tour at House of Blues.
House of Blues, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Rosemont Theatre, 5400 North River Road, Evanston & Oak Park5400 North River Road, Evanston & Oak Park
Arcángel - La 8va Maravilla World Tour at Rosemont Theatre.
Rosemont Theatre, 5400 North River Road, Evanston & Oak ParkArcángel - La 8va Maravilla World Tour at Rosemont Theatre.
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WrigleyvilleWrigleyville
Underground Lounge turns into an Island of Misfit Toys holiday popup for the season.
WrigleyvilleUnderground Lounge turns into an Island of Misfit Toys holiday popup for the season.
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Judy’s Beat Lounge at The Second CityJudy’s Beat Lounge at The Second City
Chicago Comedy Hour at Judy’s Beat Lounge at The Second City.
Judy’s Beat Lounge at The Second City
Shedd Aquarium, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
Haunted House Party at Shedd Aquarium at Shedd Aquarium.
Shedd Aquarium, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopHaunted House Party at Shedd Aquarium at Shedd Aquarium.
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Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall, 1501 Central St, Evanston & Oak Park1501 Central St, Evanston & Oak Park
Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Rutgers Womens Volleyball at Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw.
Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall, 1501 Central St, Evanston & Oak ParkNorthwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Rutgers Womens Volleyball at Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw.
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Reggies Rock Club, 2109 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
SWMRS, North By North, Repent at Reggies Rock Club.
Reggies Rock Club, 2109 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Reggies Bananna's Shack, 2105 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
Skalloween Ft. Noskalgia, Local Legends, Rude Echos at Reggies Bananna's Shack.
Reggies Bananna's Shack, 2105 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSkalloween Ft. Noskalgia, Local Legends, Rude Echos at Reggies Bananna's Shack.
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Salon 61Salon 61
Terror in the Tropics: Midnight in Mexico at Salon 61.
Salon 61Terror in the Tropics: Midnight in Mexico at Salon 61.
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Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
WITCHES & WIZARDS BALL at Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago.
Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopWITCHES & WIZARDS BALL at Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago.
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Garcia's Chicago, 1001 W Washington Blvd, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
Dumpstaphunk at Garcia's Chicago.
Garcia's Chicago, 1001 W Washington Blvd, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor, 200 North Breakwater Access, Chicago, United StatesChicago, United States
Haunted Halloween Cruises at Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor, 200 North Breakwater.
Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor, 200 North Breakwater Access, Chicago, United StatesHaunted Halloween Cruises at Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor, 200 North Breakwater.
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Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport Street, Pilsen, West Town & the West SidePilsen, West Town & the West Side
Sanctum Dark Music Festival 2026 at Thalia Hall.
Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport Street, Pilsen, West Town & the West Side
