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Spooktacular at Lincoln Avenue

October 25 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Child in costume holds pumpkin bucket for candy during Spooktacular Lincoln Park trick-or-treat Halloween event in Chicago

Photo credit: Pexels/Charles Parker

Location

Lincoln Park

Lincoln Avenue, From Diversey to Webster

Chicago, IL 60614

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Description

Trick-or-treat at more than 40 businesses on Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. Costumed kids get free treats and fun all afternoon. Family-friendly and perfect for all ages.

Event cost: Free

Event times: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25

Additional Information

Website: https://www.lincolnparkchamber.com/event/spooktacular-2025-lincoln-avenue/

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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