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Halloween in the Parks 2026
Family event in Chicago, IL, confirmed for Halloween 2026 on its official site.
- Type
- Family event
- 2026 dates
- Free Halloween parties and events at individual parks throughout October 2026, e.g. Lincoln Park Cultural Center Oct 29 4pm-6pm and Grand Crossing Park Oct 29 11am-2pm
- Hours
- Varies by park; see chicagoparkdistrict.com/halloween
- Price
- Free (most events)
- Suggested age
- All Ages (Family-friendly; individual park events vary)
- Scare level
- 2 of 5
- Address
- Chicago, IL
Chicago Park District's citywide series of free Halloween-themed parties and activities held at individual parks and cultural centers across the city all October.
- pumpkin patches
- haunted houses
- Halloween parties
- crafts
Quick Answers
When is Halloween in the Parks open for Halloween 2026?
Halloween in the Parks: Free Halloween parties and events at individual parks throughout October 2026, e.g. Lincoln Park Cultural Center Oct 29 4pm-6pm and Grand Crossing Park Oct 29 11am-2pm, Varies by park; see chicagoparkdistrict.com/halloween. Dates can change, so check the official site before you go.
How much does Halloween in the Parks cost?
Free (most events) (from the official site).
Is Halloween in the Parks scary for kids?
BooMap suggests All Ages and rates it 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. The venue says: Family-friendly; individual park events vary.
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