Halloween Spooktacular Returns! To Clark Street!!
Ghouls, Goblins, Tricks & Treats for ... All Ages!
On October 27, it happens mysteriously and miraculously...Clark Street in Lincoln Park is transformed into a ghoulish wonderland! Why? Because...It's Baaack! The popular, appropriate-for-all-ages, fun for all, ever FREE of charge, colorful, candy-filled, costume-loving CLARK STREET SPOOKTACULAR returns! In fact, the Huffington Post called it a Must-Do fall festival in Chicago, and while we're blushing, we do agree!
For those of you who celebrated with us before, you know what the Spooktacular is all about: street magicians, jugglers, balloon artists, Halloween inflatables and costumed characters strolling Clark Street in Lincoln Park (from Armitage to Diversey and the south side of Diversey from Orchard to Lakeview), all serving to engage pedestrians in good old-fashioned Halloween fun. If it's your first year at the Spooktacular, well, you're in for a (ahem) treat!
Spooktacular attendees, peruse our MAP, bring your family, bring your friends, bring your pooch if you'd like, but be sure to come on out! Just register at "Halloween Headquarters" (2324 N. Clark) and delight in FREE refreshments, crafts, and games before embarking on a trick-or-treating trek to participating businesses all along the street!
While loading up on tasty treasures, trick-or-treaters will encounter plenty of surprises along the way: in addition to street performers and balloon artists, there will also be performances by theater group Nothing Without A Company! And, of course, Scarecrows On Parade will will delight and amuse our costumed revelers during their tour. (Check out last year's winning Scarecrows On Parade!)
Lots of local businesses will offer special discounts and surprises, too. And, at 4:30, join in the rousing costume contest, where "best dressed" in a number of age categories will win fabulous prizes. Word to the wise, for those donning costumes: originality and creativity are key! And remember: it's a family event...so please save any naughty nurse or vamping vampire costumes for another time!
Schedule of Activities:
| 1:00 – 5:00 pm |
Trick-or-treating check-in, refreshments, crafts, games |
| 1:00 – 5:00 pm |
Trick-or-treating along Clark Street in Lincoln Park |
| 1:00 – 5:00 pm |
Live entertainment along Clark Street in Lincoln Park |
| 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 pm | 'The Big Bad Spooktacular' presented by Nothing Without a Company and written by Ike Holter (At the corner NE corner of Clark and Belden.) |
| 4:30 pm |
SPOOKTACULAR COSTUME CONTEST for children and adults |
Participating retailers offer specials and in-store activities for shoppers all day long. Maps will be available at SPOOKTACULAR Headquarters, 2324 N. Clark St.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR is organized and hosted by the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce and participating Clark Street establishments. For more information on this event, please contact Melissa Lagowski at 847-677-8273 or email us at Events@VisitClarkStreet.com.
