THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Getting in the Spirit for Halloween!
Not ready or in the spirit for Halloween? Well, this weekend before Halloween can change that! Here’s what’s in store for you in Chicago!
The return of the Music Box of Horrors to the Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport Ave.) in the Lakeview neighborhood will definitely send a chill creeping down your spine this Saturday and Sunday. This celebration of scary films is a 24-hour marathon of movie madness featuring the spookiest, creepiest, and rare cult oddities such as Strait-Jacket starring Joan Crawford plus many others. In addition, there will be Q&As, special guests, vendors, giveaways and much more to round out your experience at this spooky fest!
If you don’t think you can stay up for the Music Box Theatre’s 24-hours of horror movies, there’s always the Music Box of Horrors: Dawn of the Drive-In at the ChiTown Movies Drive-In (2343 S. Throop St.) in the Pilsen neighborhood. Once again, you’ll be able to catch single and double features with a carload of your friends as well as enjoying specialized movie intros, hilarious pre-show content, filmmaker Q&As and vendors selling their spooky wares! Beware though, I’ve been told the films are terrifyingly good!
Treat yourself this Halloween season at Deuce’s Major League Bar (3501-05 N. Clark St.) in the Wrigleyville neighborhood as it transforms into Nightmare on Clark Street through October 31st. This spooky pop-up comes complete with themed cocktails such as Michael Meyer’s Michelada, festive snacks and plenty of ghoulish décor for photo ops if you’re all decked-out in costume!
There are also several fun, family-friendly events this weekend for the kids (even the furry ones) as well. Here are just a few:
BooPalooza will be held Saturday (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) at Wicker Park (1425 N. Damen Ave.) in the Wicker Park neighborhood. The Park is transformed into a Halloween haven that includes tons of activities such as seasonally themed games, face painting, pumpkin patches, and a pumpkin show. Plus, there’s the kids’ costume parade and the dogs’ costume parade for a double whammy of cuteness!
Clark Street Spooktacular will be held Sunday (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.) at 2224 N. Clark Street in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Embrace the spooky season and celebrate Halloween at this favorite trick-or-treat extravaganza! Participating businesses on Clark Street from Armitage to Diversey transform into trick-or-treat stops featuring candy and surprises for the whole family!
Logan Square Halloween Parade takes place Sunday (5 p.m.) beginning at the Illinois Centennial Monument (3200 W. Logan Blvd.) in the Logan Square neighborhood and brings out costumed kids and adults for a festive celebration. This Halloween procession marches south on Kedzie to Fullerton then looping back to Lula Café for hot cider and cookies. Once again, punk rock marching band Mucca Pazza will be leading the festivities with their spooky soundtrack!
Lakeview Halloween Pupcrawl will be held Saturday (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) in the Lakeview neighborhood. Trick-or-treat with your dog in costume along north Halsted Street from Belmont to Cornelia with Miss Foozie. Just register at the Sherwin-Williams Paint Store (3311 N. Halsted St.) and show off your dog(s)’ best costume while gathering a bucket full of treats. There also will be giveaways, prizes, a photobooth and more. Afterwards, have lunch with your pooch at Lark’s on their dog friendly patio!
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago
