Spooky season is right around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate in Old Town!
Check back here to see the Halloween activities throughout the neighborhood.
In-Person Halloween Festivities
10/29 – 10/31: Roots Pizza Halloween Movie Marathon
Join Roots Pizza in Old Town for a Halloween Movie Marathon on the large projector screen! Featuring classic films and light movie snacks for guests. Admission is free with a reservation during your desired date and time. Please write “MOVIE NIGHT” in your Resy notes to guarantee seating! Walk-ins are welcome. BOOK NOW: https://resy.com/cities/chi/roots-handmade-pizza-second-city
MOVIE SCHEDULE:
Friday (10/29)
11 AM – 1 PM Paranorman
1 PM – 3 PM Hotel Transylvania
3 PM – 5 PM Monster House
5 PM – 7 PM Beetlejuice
7 PM – 9 PM Halloween
9 PM – 11 PM Nightmare on Elm StreetSaturday (10/30)
11 AM – 1 PM Halloweentown
1 PM – 3 PM Coraline
3 PM – 5 PM Hocus Pocus
5 PM – 7 PM Corpse Bride
7 PM – 9 PM Friday the 13th
9 PM – 11 PM Rocky Horror Picture ShowSunday (10/31)
11 AM – 5 PM Bears vs 49ers
5 PM – 7 PM Ghost Busters
7 PM – 9 PM Childs Play
9 PM – 11 PM Scream
10/30: Roots Pizza Family Pumpkin Carving Party
Join Roots Pizza in Old Town for a fun family-friendly Pumpkin Carving event on Saturday, 10/30!
Two time slots are available: 11 AM – 1 PM and 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Featuring movie screenings of Halloweentown, Coraline and Hocus Pocus!
TICKETS (AVAILABLE ON RESY)
– Table reservations are available for max. 4 guests for $30.
Each table includes ONE (1) Pumpkin and ONE (1) Carving Kit. West Town Bakery pastries and select Non-alcoholic beverages are included for everyone at the table.
– Additional Pumpkins and Carving Kits are available for $15. These are sold as a separate add-ons and are only valid with the purchase of a table reservation. BUY TICKETS: https://resy.com/…/family-pumpkin-carving-event-2021-10-30
10/28: Roots Pizza Dia de Muertos Tap Takeover with Casa Humilde
We’re hosting a Dia De Los Muertos tap takeover at Roots Pizza – Old Town with Casa Humilde on Thursday, 10/28 starting at 6 PM!
Featured Beers:
1) Media Naranja; Pale Ale with orange peel
2) Firme; American IPA
3) Campesino; Saison
4) Cafecito; Coffee Porter
5) Tempestad- Hazelnut/Cacao; Imperial Stout with hazelnut & cacao
The Museum of Mexican Art will be on-site to speak more about the Mexican Holiday. Come and view our Altar, enjoy some Mexican sweet bread, and have a couple of drinks! BOOK NOW: https://resy.com/cities/chi/roots-handmade-pizza-second-city
10/29 & 10/30 at 6PM: “Dystopian Tailgate” Funhouse Halloween Party at Utopian Tailgate
Come one, come all! Utopian Tailgate is transforming to “Dystopian Tailgate” for two nights only, for a Funhouse Halloween party! Tailgaters 21+ are welcome for a night of booze, bites, DJ entertainment, circus performers, costume contests and more!
10/16: Utopian Tailgate Drag Brunch
We have officially hosted Drag Brunch with Mama D for one year! Join us for our anniversary show on Saturday, 10/16, with two seatings at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Hosted by Mama D with special guests Kara Mel Deville and America Powers! Email INFO@UTOPIANTAILGATE.COM to book your table! *Drag brunch takes place in the indoor portion of our venue.
10/30: Utopian Tailgate HALLOWEEN Drag Brunch
Hey Queens! Join us for a scary-good Halloween Drag Brunch show, hosted by Mama D! Happening on Saturday, 10/30 with seatings at 11 AM and 1 PM. Featuring guest appearances by Windy Breeze, Coco Sho Nell, and Dymond C. Calloway
Book your table by emailing INFO@UTOPIANTAILGATE.COM!
*Drag Brunch takes place in the indoor portion of our venue
Virtual Events
The best part of Halloween is a creative costume! Submit a photo of your pet in their Halloween costume to OTMRA@oldtownchicago.org with the subject “Pet Costume Contest” (or tag us on Instagram, @oldtownchi) by October 31st to be featured on OTMRA Social Media! Plus, one winning entrant will receive an Old Town prize pack from the OTMRA!