Oct 26, 2026 · Brian Miller
What's Happening Around Chicago & the Suburbs This Week (Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026)
Halloween and Día de los Muertos land on the same weekend this year, so there's a lot going on. Here's my short list for the week. Check each link for times and tickets before you go.
Halloween weekend
- Haunted Halsted Halloween Fest & Parade is Saturday, Oct 31 in Northalsted. The fest starts at noon, and the parade steps off at 7 PM. Choose Chicago
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to The Chicago Theatre on Halloween night. Choose Chicago
- Jack's Pumpkin Pop Up and Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest both run through Sunday, Nov 1. Choose Chicago
Día de los Muertos
- Pilsen Día de Los Muertos Window Walk runs Oct 30 – Nov 1 along 18th Street between Damen and Halsted. The National Museum of Mexican Art's Día de Muertos exhibit runs through December. Choose Chicago
- Xempasúchil in Little Village brings free ofrendas, catrinas, food and drinks along 26th Street on Oct 31 and Nov 1, 11 AM – 6 PM. Visit Little Village
- National Public Housing Museum hosts free altar viewing and art making Oct 31 – Nov 1. NPHM
- Navy Pier Día de los Muertos is Sunday, Nov 1, 1–5 PM, with a Coco screening at 5:30 PM. Navy Pier
Don't forget
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov 1 at 2 AM, so set your clocks back an hour. It's also a good time to test smoke and CO detectors.
Buying or selling this fall?
Fall buyers are serious buyers, and there's usually less competition than in spring. If you're curious what your home is worth, or you want a list of homes in Berwyn or the south and southwest suburbs, call or text me at 815-557-5456.