If you’re reading this while wearing fake blood and eating candy meant for children, congrats, you’re doing Halloween right. Whether you’re going full witch mode or staying in with horror movies and tortilla tacos tonight, we found all the freaky fun coming up.

Puttshack and Do312 are serving nightlife with a twist , featuring  neon mini golf, live DJs, drink specials, and surprise prizes. Stay up for Tee'd Up After Dark on November 6th for a night of good vibes and great fun. RSVP now for a free drink token.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Your Halloween plans just got filled. Come boogie down at Chop Shop tonight w/ Manwolves + Lowdown Brass Band + GreenTTea & The Tempos for Nightmare on North!! Get Freaky. Get Funky. Grab tickets now.*

• You haven’t heard ska like this before. Mustard Plug just announced a show at Bottom Lounge this December. Tickets here.

• Miguel’s diving into the deep end of desire with his wildest tour yet. Sensual, surreal, and coming to the Aragon Ballroom on February 28th. Buy tickets to the CAOS Tour now.

• Brooklyn’s most emotional export is dropping into Chicago with all the cinematic sadness and slow-burn beauty you’re craving. The Antlers hit Thalia Hall next April, and your feelings won’t survive. Get tickets while they last.

• Plus other just announced shows from The Joy Formidable, New Edition, Ghostface Killah, Demi Lovato, Bad Omens, Cody Johnson, Jessie J, Windy City Smokeout, and more!

FREE STUFF FRIDAY

Free isn’t just a price tag. It’s a lifestyle. We combed through Chicago’s bottomless pit of good times and pulled every no-cover concert, block party, comedy night, movie screening, market, and slightly chaotic art show that won’t cost you a dime.

• HAUNTED HALSTED HALLOWEEN PARADE: Tonight (6:30PM)

• HALLOWEEN POP UP WITH ALL TIME LOW: Tomorrow (6PM)

• PUMPKINS & PICKLEBALL: Tomorrow (12PM)

• RAVEN CHACON: Sunday (3PM)

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• Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Pilsen tomorrow with live music, altars, food, and community honoring life and memory in the heart of 18th Street. Head to DMC Warehouse from 3-8PM to celebrate.

• Upgrade your kitchen skills and take a workshop with the team at La Luna! Learn to press tortillas like a pro, craft tacos that slap, sip a little mezcal, and vibe to tunes while you chew. Book your class today.

• Support justice with award-winning Asian cuisine, DJs, and handmade goods with Tiger Moon Market at Ramova Theatre on Monday. All proceeds benefit immigrant rights groups and ACLU Illinois. Reserve your tickets now.

• Real ones know: Do312 isn’t just a calendar. It’s your city’s hype machine. Wanna see your event on our site? Add it yourself, and get your stuff seen.

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Here’s to candy for dinner, fog in your lungs, and a heart full of bass drops.