Free Lincoln Park Spooktacular

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Join the haunted fun tradition of celebrating Halloween along Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue at the annual Lincoln Park Spooktacular on October 26 -27, 2024.

Participating businesses on Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue will transform into trick-or-treat stops featuring candy and surprises for the whole family. Along the way, be amazed by jugglers, spooky stiltwalkers and incredible magicians.

Lincoln Avenue will host the spooky scenes on Saturday, October 26 and Clark Street will take the chilling spotlight on Sunday, October 27. Both events run from 1-4 pm, with treats and activities all day.

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Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue will light up with the laughs and squeals of children (and adults) dressed as Ghostbusters, unicorns, dinosaurs, Secret Service agents, astronauts, princesses, and so much more.

Merchants decorate their storefronts with Scarecrows on Parade to help transform the corridor into a spooky and fun setting for trick-or-treaters, furry companions, and family fun-seekers.

Trick-or-treaters can also show off their costumes for a chance to win prizes at the annual Spooktacular Costume Contest, which awards prizes for different categories of costumes.

All of the Lincoln Park Spooktacular events are free but arrive early for the best treats and smaller crowds. The trick-or-treat route is between Armitage and Diversey on Clark and on Lincoln Avenue between Wrightwood and Webster.