Compiled by Ashmar Mandou
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
1467 N. Elston Ave
Through October 31st
Prices vary
www.jackspumpkinpopup.com
Returning to a two-acre plot of land just west of Goose Island, Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-up saves you a trip to the suburbs by bringing a huge corn maze, thousands of pumpkins, ax throwing, carnival games, food trucks, twinkling orange light displays and more fall fun to the city. A general admission ticket nets you access to the pop-up, but you can also opt for add-ons that let you take home a pumpkin, grab a drink at one of three bars or go axe-throwing.
Campfire Horrors
Northerly Island
Through October 31st
Free
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
The Chicago Park District announced the schedule for the 5th annual outdoor horror movie series ‘Campfire Horrors,’ that will return to Northerly Island, located at 1521 S. Linn White Dr., this fall. New this year, three more park locations will also host a movie on select Saturdays at 7 p.m. The film series kicks off on Friday, October 8 at 7 p.m. and will continue every Friday through the month of October at Northerly Park, and at Dvorak Park, North Park Village Nature Center and Sherman Park on subsequent Saturdays. A campfire, with ample firewood, will be set-up to create a cozy atmosphere and for roasting marshmallows provided by the Park District along with roasting forks.
Music Box of Horrors: Dawn of the Drive-In
Chi-Town Movies Drive-In; 2343 S. Throop St.
Through October 31st
Single Feature – $30 per car / $25 Music Box Members
Double Feature – $40 per car / $35 Music Box Members
www.musicboxtheatre.com
With mind-melting visuals and high body counts, this year’s lineup is perfectly in line with the Music Box’s eclectic taste in horror offerings and events—a combination of audience favorites and rarely screened titles, specialized intros, pre-show content, filmmaker Q&As, nightly trivia with fantastic prizes, and of course, some surprises. All screenings take place at Chi-Town Movies Drive-In located at 2343 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608. Drive-In Admittance begins 30 minutes prior to the film’s listed start time. No car? No problem! Simply select Row A when making your ticket purchase and come with a chair for you and your friends to watch the movie.
