Blue Skies Ahead: Hexes, Spooky Saturday and Equally Frightening Labubus

It’s spooky season on Chicago’s Far North Side. Head down to Barcocina’s market for tattoos, tarot card readings and clothing vendors, but beware of curses. Indoor candy stations spread across Navy Pier as part of their Monster Market featuring axe throwing, science experiments and a costume contest. 

The Day of the Dead will be celebrated at the National Museum of Mexican Art with art, vendors, food and celebrations. Closer to Loyola, students can view the 48th Ward Halloween Parade or the Jarvis Square Halloween Fest. Scariest of all, the Labubu Palooza will be in full swing at the Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club.

Hex and The City: A Spooky Market: Oct. 22

Looking for a night out with a twist of Halloween? Visit Barcocina’s market for an enchanted, eventful night accompanied by tattoo artists, clothing vendors, tarot readings and candle and jewelry sellers. Witch will you choose? RSVP for a chance to win a Barcocina gift card and $50 dollars cash.

Slightly Spooky Saturday: Oct. 25

Navy Pier is hosting an all-day trick or treating event where visitors can enjoy over 30 indoor candy stations, live performances and spooky arts and crafts. Activities include axe throwing, shopping for unique treasures at the Monster Market, and a Halloween-themed science experiment. Dress to impress. Best costumes — for people and pets — will be awarded. 

Día de los Muertos Xicágo: Oct. 25

Join the cultural celebration of Day of the Dead at the National Museum of Mexican Art. The museum will be transformed into a space where visitors can remember their departed loved ones. The event will include live music, art workshops and illuminated ofrendas created by community members.

48th Ward Halloween Parade – Oct. 25

Join Edgewater in the annual Halloween parade in your favorite costume. The parade will start at Bromann Park and continue on to North Clark Street and West Farragut Avenue near Women and Children First. Afterward will be Andersonville’s district-wide trick-or-treating from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature games, candy and music from DJ Lexie. There will also be a Pooch Costume Contest from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.

Harvest Halloween Fest at Jarvis Square – Oct. 25

Jarvis square will be hosting a Halloween Fall Fest from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 25. 

The event, just steps from the Red Line, will feature juggling, face painting, balloon art, a stilt walker, music by Miss A. Leigh and much more. 

Labubu Palooza: Halloween Edition: Oct. 26The labubu craze isn’t over yet. From 12-6 p.m., the Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club is hosting a Labubu Palooza. Owners can deck out their furry friends in tattoos, piercings, tooth gems, jewelry and more. Vendors will be selling everything labubu, from clothing, art and accessories. Music, refreshments and shuffleboard games will be available. RSVP to join!