Family Friendly Halloween Events in Chicago
Franken Plaza Kids Activities for Chicagoween in October
Oct 1, 2008
Kid friendly Halloween activities for the family will be held in the City of Chicago, for Chicagoween at Franken Plaza. Daley Plaza will be revamped into scary Franken Plaza, complete with a new structure, pumpkin decorating, spooky storytellers, scary movie nights and Midnight Circus. On October 25 The Halloween Parade invites kids in costume to join in the march.
Franken Plaza at Daley Plaza
Haunted Village at Franken Plaza. On October 17 Daley Plaza will turn into a spooky Chicagoween Plaza. Chicagoween kicks off at 5 pm with two performances from Midnight Circus. The Haunted village will be open through Halloween, October 31. Pumpkin Plaza will be open every day of the week, but hours will vary. Monday through Wednesday the Plaza will be open from 11 am to 3 pm. On Thursday through Sunday the hours are 11 am to 8 pm. Admission is free.
Family friendly entertainment at the plaza includes pumpkin decorating, Midnight Circus, Spunn and Pyrotechniq, Monstro City and Halloween inspired movies.
- Pumpkin Decorating for children will take place on Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Pumpkins and supplies provided, one pumpkin per child. while supplies last. There will not be pumpkin decorating on Parade Day
- Midnight Circus presents an eco-friendly, acro-centric, high flying, grid defying, green Halloween spectacular with a multi culture circus that travels by bicycle. Midnight Circus performance on Monday - Wednesday at 11;30 am and 12:30 pm. Thursday through Sunday at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm.
- Spunn and Pyrotechniq are a act that combines fire, dance and theater The troupes elevate the art of fire to new heights, for an energetic lively show for children and adults. Performances on Thursday and Friday evenings, October 23, 24 & 30, at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm. Friday, October 31 at 5:30 pm and 7:15 pm.
- Monstro City mixes the 21st century with Chicago's historic downtown architecture. Blocks are stitched together like Dr. Frankenstein's monster.
Halloween Movie Nights
Halloween movies will be shown on Saturday and Sunday evenings at 6:00 pm. Bring a chair.
- October 18 Goonies
- October 19 ET
- October 25 Monster House
- October 26 Ghostbusters
- October 31 Frankenstein (1931 classic)
Scary Storytelling
Broadway in Chicago will be telling scary Halloween stories on October 31 at 3:30 pm.
The State Street Halloween Happening Parade
The kid friendly parade is on Saturday, October 25. Kids are welcome to join in the fun by marching in costume. The parade steps off at noon at the corner of State and Randolph Streets.Cast members of the Broadway play Wicked will be on hand. Parade goers are being encouraged to dress as Elphaba, the witch from Wicked.
After the parade, kids can enjoy the festivities at Franken Plaza, including trick-or-treating, Midnight Circus in performance and a costume contest. There is no pumpkin decorating on parade day. Admission is free.
Say Boo to the Flu
Free flu shots will be administered to children and their families on Saturday, October 25, while supplies last. Say Boo to the Flu is a national vaccination campaign.
Chicago Park Districts
In addition to the activities at Daley Plaza, parks throughout the city will be holding family activities, including pumpkin patches, haunted houses and scary theater. Dates, hours and activities vary per park.
Chicago Navy Pier offers more Halloween activities, see Visit Navy Pier in Chicago for Family Fall Fun.
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