Halloween Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend – NBC Chicago

Haunted house on the 13th floor of Chicago

WHAT: The 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago has been named one of the best haunted houses in the country.

WHERE: 5050 River Road, Schiller Park, IL

WHEN: Runs until November 9th

Chicago Seadog Haunted River Tour

WHAT: Cruise the Chicago River and learn the history of ghosts, ghosts, scandals and sins on the Chicago Seadog Haunted River Tour.

WHERE: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago

WHEN: Runs until Sunday, October 27th and Halloween

Frankenstein by Manual Cinema

WHAT: Manual Cinema's version of the classic Gothic fairy tale Frankenstein combines shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques, sound effects and live music.

WHERE: Studebaker Theater, 410 S. Michigan Avenue, Fine Arts Building, Chicago

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 25th – Sunday, Oct. 27th

Music Box of Horror: The Dream Child!

WHAT: The film series “The Music Box of Horrors: The Dream Child” includes 10 scary films that are considered “evil and unholy”.

WHERE: The Music Box, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago

WHEN: Runs until October 31st

Paul Bielatowicz's Nosferatu Live

WHAT: Paul Bielatowicz's Nosferatu Live is a multimedia musical experience that breathes new life into the legendary 1922 silent horror film.

WHERE: The Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 25th – Saturday, Oct. 26th

Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns

WHAT: The annual Night of 1,000 Jack-o-Lanterns at the Chicago Botanic Garden features live pumpkin carving demonstrations, haunted tales, spooky cartoons, seasonal food and drinks.

WHERE: 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 23rd – Sunday, Oct. 27th

NMMA: Día de los Muertos Xicágo

WH: The National Museum of Mexican Art celebrates Día de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday when families welcome the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion.

WHERE: 1852 W. 19th St., Chicago, IL

WHEN: 3 p.m. Saturday, October 26th

Halloween at Godfrey Chicago

WHAT: Enter Silver Scream at I|O Godfrey, on Godfrey's famous rooftop, for a party inspired by popular horror films.

WHERE: 127 W. Huron St., Chicago, IL

WHEN: Saturday, October 26th, 8 p.m

PIFF the magical dragon

WHAT: Dubbed “The Loser of America's Got Talent,” PIFF the Magic Dragon is a live touring magician and comedian.

WHERE: Genesee Theater, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, IL

WHEN: Saturday, October 26th, 7 p.m

CIFF: Chicago International Film Festival

WHAT: The 60th Chicago International Film Festival is the longest-running competitive film festival in the country.

WHERE: AMC NewCity, 1457 N. Halsted St, Chicago; Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., Chicago; Music Box Theater, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago

WHEN: Until Sunday, October 27th

Red Clay Dance Company

WHAT: Red Clay Dance Company presents its fall series, “Turning Points,” showcasing the diversity and innovation of Afro-contemporary dance.

WHERE: Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St, Chicago

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 – Saturday, Oct. 26

Swedish house mafia

WHAT: Swedish House Mafia, hosted by Will Ferrell, brings together an all-star lineup of house, EDM and DJs of ALL styles and surprise guests for an evening you won't forget. It's a benefit for Cancer for College.

WHERE: Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago

WHEN: Saturday, October 26th, 8 p.m

Sting 3.0 world tour

WHAT: Musician and activist Sting brings his 3.0 World Tour to Chicago for multiple shows.

WHERE: Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr., Chicago

WHEN: Monday, October 28th – Saturday, November 2nd

Harvest festival

WHAT: The Urban Growers Collective's annual harvest festival features pumpkin decorating, crafts, apple tastings, haunted tours, cooking demonstrations, bouquet making and more.

WHERE: South Chicago Farm – Urban Growers Collective, 9000 S. Mackinaw, Chicago

WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday, October 26th