Halloween in Chicago this year has been altered to help curb down the spread of Coronavirus. Although there won’t be parading through Northalsted in our Halloween costume or even party throughout the night in a ballroom, there are still ways to have a great time. Due to the current situations, there are numerous Halloween events taking place outdoor this October which includes screening of classic horror movies at the Chicago drive-in movie theatre, pop-up pumpkin patches within city limits and a display of jack-o’-lantern at Chicago Botanic Garden.
Hubub has rounded up some list of spooky events happening here in ChiTown during this month of Halloween.
Night of 1,000 Jack O’ Lanterns
Showing at the Attractions Park and Botanic Garden from the 14 October to 25 October, make it a point not to miss out on this annual ghoulish makeover. This event gathers together over 1,000 actual pumpkins sculpted by artists for the New York-based rise of the Jack O’Lanterns. Pumpkins will be placed apart from one another, but you can still be able to have a good view of their designs. Also, the trail will be mask-obligatory this year and one-way to promote social distancing.
Jojo’s Pumpkin Patch
Catch a treat and decorative gourds at Jojo’s Pumpkin Patch pop-up located in River North. A number of 6 or less people can spend time in this 5,000-square-foot space equipped with two “pumpkin domes” containing tables, hay bales and festive lights. Visitors can enjoy a variety of unique dishes from a menu including roasted marshmallow, caramel apples, Reese’s pretzel, apple pie and many more. This is currently ongoing up until 31 October and remember, tables in Jojo’s Pumpkin Patch are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Music Box of Horrors at the Drive-in
If you are a lover of horror movies, this one is definitely for you. The Music Box of Horrors is a 24hr marathon of thrilling, frightening and relaxing movies which will be shown this year over a drive-in theatre. This will be showing throughout October at the Chi-Town Movies Drive-In, followed by intros, filmmaker Q&As, pre-show content and many more spooky events. Mainstream fare like A Nightmare of Elm, Blacula and La Llorona are part of the schedule. This is an outdoor movie you will enjoy watching so pull up with your movie buddies for a fun spooky filled night.
Crypt Run
The fitness fanatics are not left out this Halloween. Crypt Run is a 5k or 10k run or walk which raises money annually for the Illinois chapter of the Best Buddies Program. You can sign up for the virtual edition and go for a walk in your Halloween costume. Upon signing up, all Crypt runners will receive T-shirts, Face mask and LED spinner light. Also, signed up members have the whole of October to run their own route or follow a provided course through Lincoln Park. The sign-up fee is $30. For more information visit https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Chicago/CryptRun.
Whiskey Business Rooftop Movie Night
This spot is a perfect option for people who don’t have a car and are unable to park at the drive-in theatres. At Whiskey Business, you can still get to catch an outdoor flick of modern and interesting Halloween movies on its Wicker Park rooftop every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday this Month. The movies are shown on two 120-inch screens and all audiences present are presented with a set of headphones. The schedules include movies such as The Craft, Child’s Play and Hocus Pocus. Tickets are going for $10 plus every ticket includes a bag of popcorn. All movies are screened twice, once at 5.30pm and again at 8.45pm. Grab your tickets on https://www.whiskeybusinesschicago.com/movie-night and don’t forget to take a look at the latest line-up pf films.
Halloween Window Painting
We all know kids are huge funs of Halloween which is why this festive window painting event will make their day. During the event, you and up to three other people can include an artistic, Halloween-themed touch to storefronts at Lincoln Common. To be a part of this event, you will first of all have to register online to reserve an assigned window and a painting kit with which to create your mini mural over the period of two hours. Costumes are encouraged so be sure to show up in your spookiest outfit and masks are compulsory. It cost $10 to reserve your slot and more details can be found on https://play2day.as.me/halloween
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