Prepare for a spooky celebration at October Night Adventures, the Chicago Bar Crawl on Halloween weekend. A bar crawl is an unforgettable night out for families, friends, or co-workers. Chicago’s most popular bars welcome you with themed cocktails, live music, and delicious seasonal food specially prepared for the occasion.

Socialize with friends who love Halloween

Halloween isn’t only for kids. Adults love the holiday and love to party with their friends. According to statistics, 39% of adults dress in Halloween costumes. Halloween bar crawls are among the most popular ways adults celebrate the holiday in Chicago’s River North. The difference between a pub crawl and a themed holiday event is Halloween is a chance to dress in costume and barhop to your favorite nightspots. 

The night revolves around activities related to All Hallows Eve, including costume contests and games. Halloween bar crawls can occur anywhere but are popular in cities with designated bar and nightclub districts. Partygoers purchase a ticket in advance that may include Halloween-themed drinks and seasonal food. Some bar crawls include raffle tickets for exclusive prizes.

A Halloween bar crawl is a festive way to celebrate

Chicago’s River North neighborhood features eateries, shops, upscale cocktail bars, and nightclubs. The haunted nightclubs and wicked bars are nearby, so that you can walk to each location. When you purchase tickets for the ghostly event, you’ll get a digital list of all the participating bars. 

Partygoers have access to all the bars in the October Night Adventure with their bar crawl wristband. Videographers and photographers capture images of the spooky fun as souvenirs for partygoers. Some bars feature DJs and sponsor contests with prizes for the best costumes. You may come as you are, but most people find it much more fun to dress in costume. Individuals, couples, and groups all attend. A Halloween bar crawl in Chicago is spooky and good fun.

Chicago’s favorite Halloween bar crawl venues

Chicago is an exciting city full of live music venues, nightclubs, and bars. Many of the bars are on themed bar crawls. The Joy District Nightclub, 1st floor, is one of Chicago’s most popular dance party clubs for locals and celebrities. The club features a cocktail bar, a roof deck, and dancing until late. The Y Bar is a more intimate venue than some nearby bars. 

The club features state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, upbeat music, and a sophisticated atmosphere. The Underground Nightclub is known for its celebrity sightings and reputation as one of the best clubs for dancing all night. The Bounce Nightclub & Rooftop is one of Chicago’s hottest destinations. The sports bar features signature cocktails and themed bottle service.

The Electric Hotel Nightclub is inspired by Germany’s underground nightclubs, housed in a former electrical warehouse. The club is a very late-night venue. The Gold Coast Social Club has a Southern-inspired menu and live music in the Gold Coast neighborhood. Mother Hubbard’s Pub is a favorite sports bar for tourists and locals. 

The bar features 10-foot screens and serves pub-style food until 4 a.m. If you love high-energy venues, the Lore Nightclub is the club to head to. Lore features state-of-the-art audio, lounge areas, and late-night dancing. The list of clubs for the Halloween bar crawl is subject to change.

What you need to know before the event

Chicago’s themed bar Halloween Pub Crawl is for partygoers 21 and over. You must have a valid ID or driver’s license. Halloween pub crawls usually run several hours to allow participants time to party at each spooky venue. Your group walks to each bar on the list, but you must provide transportation. Groups often rent a party bus or private limo to and from the location.

Chicago is famous as a city with some of the world’s best nightlife venues and dance clubs. The city features everything from small, intimate bars to dance clubs with massive dance floors. If you love rock, dance music, or hip-hop, Chicago has something for everyone. The city has something for every music lover and partygoer.