Plenty of Halloween-themed activities are in full force this weekend across the Chicago area as the spooky holiday approaches. NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
13th Floor Haunted House Chicago
WHAT: 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago has been named one of the best haunted houses in the country.
WHERE: 5050 River Road, Schiller Park, IL
WHEN: Runs through Nov. 9
Chicago Seadog Haunted River Tour
WHAT: Cruise along the Chicago River and learn about the history of ghosts, spirits, scandals and sins with the Chicago Seadog Haunted River Tour.
WHERE: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago
WHEN: Runs through Sunday, Oct. 27, and Halloween
Manual Cinema’s Frankenstein
WHAT: Manual Cinema's version of the classic Gothic tale, Frankenstein, combines shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques, sound effects and live music.
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WHERE: Studebaker Theater, 410 S. Michigan Avenue, Fine Arts Building, Chicago
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 25 – Sunday, Oct. 27
Music Box of Horrors: The Dream Child!
WHAT: "The Music Box of Horrors: The Dream Child" film series features 10 scary films, which are billed as "wicked and unholy."
WHERE: The Music Box, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago
WHEN: Runs through Oct. 31
Paul Bielatowicz’s Nosferatu Live
WHAT: Paul Bielatowicz's Nosferatu Live is a multimedia musical experience that breathes new life into the iconic 1922 silent horror film.
WHERE: The Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 25-Saturday, Oct. 26
Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns
WHAT: The Chicago Botanic Garden’s annual "Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns" features live pumpkin-carving demos, haunted tales, eerie cartoons, seasonal fare and drinks.
WHERE: 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 23-Sunday, Oct. 27
NMMA: Día de los Muertos Xicágo
WH: The National Museum of Mexican Art celebrates Día de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion.
WHERE: 1852 W. 19th St., Chicago, IL
WHEN: 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Halloween at The Godfrey Chicago
WHAT: Enter the Silver Scream at I|O Godfrey, on the Godfrey's famous rooftop, for a party inspired by popular horror films.
WHERE: 127 W. Huron St., Chicago, IL
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
PIFF the Magic Dragon
WHAT: Billed as "The Loser of America's Got Talent," PIFF the Magic Dragon is a magician and comedian live on tour.
WHERE: Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, IL
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
CIFF: Chicago International Film Festival
WHAT: The 60th Chicago International Film Festival is the longest-running competitive film festival in the country.
WHERE: AMC NewCity, 1457 N. Halsted St, Chicago; Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., Chicago; Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago
WHEN: Through Sunday, Oct. 27
Red Clay Dance Company
WHAT: Red Clay Dance Company presents their fall series, "Turning Points," showcasing diversity and innovation of Afro-contemporary dance.
WHERE: Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St, Chicago
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25-Saturday, Oct. 26
Swedish House Mafia
WHAT: Swedish House Mafia, hosted by Will Ferrell, brings together an all-star lineup of House, EDM and DJs of ALL styles and surprise guests for a night you will not forget. It's a benefit for Cancer for College.
WHERE: Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Sting 3.0 World Tour
WHAT: Musician and activist Sting brings his 3.0 World Tour to Chicago for several shows.
WHERE: Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr., Chicago
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 28-Saturday, Nov. 2
Harvest Fest
WHAT: Urban Growers Collective's annual Harvest Fest offers pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, apple tastings, haunted tours, cooking demonstrations, bouquet making, and more.
WHERE: South Chicago Farm – Urban Growers Collective, 9000 S. Mackinaw, Chicago
WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
