Mayor Brandon Johnson is proud to present Chicago Fall Fest 2026, an effort to acknowledge and share the amazing fall events happening from October 16 to November 2 in Chicago. Chicago Fall Fest aims to ensure that all youth and residents have a celebratory and safe fall season. Read more about some of the highlights below, and find all the event information with the “Events” tab above.

Chicago Fall Fest 2026 is here!

Fall Fest 2026 Highlights

CHICAGO TEENS! Kick off your Fall Fest with Fallapalooza 2026. Grab your friends, wear a costume and come downtown to the (Haunted) Winter Garden at Harold Washington Library for a night of spooky fun. Come enjoy: Tacos, Arts & Crafts, spooky activities, laser tag, costume competition (best costume gets a prize!), raffle, and more!

Date: Friday, October 16th, 5:30 - 8 PM

Location: Harold Washington Library Center’s Winter Garden

Presented by The Alliance 98 and the Urban Male Network, with support from the City of Chicago, Chicago Public Library, and Chicago Park District.

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Halloween Parade

This magical evening parade celebrates Halloween as the “artist’s holiday.” It's a dazzling production that delights the audience with unique floats, spectacle puppets, and creative performances – now set against the backdrop of Columbus Drive!

Date: Saturday, October 24th, 6 - 8 PM

Location: Columbus Drive from Balbo to Monroe.

BEFORE THE PARADE: Goodwill Thrift Studio's Haunted Runway invites Chicagoland creators to show off their best DIY Halloween costumes for a chance to take the runway at LUMA8's Arts in the Dark parade! Individuals and groups of up to three can enter through October 5 here.

Presented by LUMA8 and the City of Chicago in partnership with DCASE!

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BECOME the parade when you don your costumes and join the procession down tree-lined Russell Drive.  Dance teams, musicians, acrobats, sports mascots and other spectacles will dazzle you as you make your way down the route. 

Date: Saturday, October 31st, 12 - 2 PM

Location: Washington Park on Russell Drive

Presented by LUMA8 and the City of Chicago and sponsored by the Ferrara Candy Company, with free candy from Ferrara and Mars!

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FALL-4-ALL

COMMUNITY

EVENTS       

Find a Fall-4-All community event near you! These events will feature free food, giveaways, activities, resources, and a DJ.

For Safe Spaces Kickback events planned by teens for teens and families, click here! Don’t see an event posted near you? Events will be updated throughout the month.

  • Tap on communities below to find out more information!

  • Fall-4-All Fall Fest in Englewood

    Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
    Time: 2:00 - 6:00PM

    Address: 1532 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60636

    Hosted by Branding Englewood!

  • Altgeld Gardens Fall-4-All

    Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
    Time: 3:00 - 6:30PM

    Address: 12900 S Ellis Ave

    Hosted by PCR CHI (People for Community Recovery)

  • Light in the Night South Deering Fall-4-All

    Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
    Time: 4:00 - 7:00PM

    Address: 2400 E. 105th Street, Chicago, IL 60617

    Hosted by Claretian Associates

  • Back of the Yards Fall-4-All

    Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
    Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM

    Address: BOTY College Prep, 2111 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609

    Hosted by Increase the Peace

  • East Side Fall-4-All

    Date: Friday, October 30
    Time: 4:00 - 7:00PM

    Address: Steelworkers Park, Lake Michigan and 87th Street, Chicago IL, 60617

    Hosted by Giving Others Dreams

  • Belmont Cragin Trunk or Treat Fall-4-All

    Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
    Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

    Address: Riis Park, 6241 W Wrightwood, Chicago, IL 60639

    Hosted by the 30th Ward and the 36th Ward!

  • Annual Haunted House Event Fall-4-All in Parkway Gardens

    Date: Saturday, October 31
    Time: 2:00-5:00PM

    Address: 6330 S King Drive, Chicago, IL 60637

    Co-hosted by Future Ties

  • Fall-4-All in Garfield Park

    Date: Saturday, October 31st
    Time: 4:30 - 7:30PM

    Address: Golden Dome, 100 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

    Hosted by Youth Guidance

  • Project Play Fall-4-All in Little Village: Día de los Muertos

    Date: Friday, November 6
    Time: 5:00-8:00PM

    Address: Gary Ortiz Elementary, 3000 S. Lawndale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623

    Hosted by Beyond the Ball.

  • Ravenswood Fall-4-All: Diwali

    Date: Monday, November 9
    Time: 4:00 - 6:00PM

    Address: 4332 N. Paulina, Chicago, IL, 60613

    Hosted by Ravenswood Elementary School.

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