Trick-or-Treating Hours and 26 'Fright-Tastic' Local Events to Celebrate Halloween on the North Shore

The scares are available all month in the North Shore.  The event calendar is packed with Halloween activities to help you celebrate the October holiday. From library crafts and horror trivia to family fun and pooch parades, we have collected info on close to 30 spooktacular events in the area.  Trick-or-Treating Hour WILMETTEHours: 4-8 p.m. […]

31 of the Best Things to Do This October in Chicago and the Suburbs

This October, enjoy the beautiful fall season with events like Lincoln Square’s Apple Fest, cheering on runners at the Chicago Marathon, Highwood’s Great Pumpkin Festival and more. Here are 31 of the best activities October has to offer. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @betterchicago! All Month Trick or Treating for UNICEF Starting […]

5 Bone-Chilling Cocktails to Make at Home This Halloween

All Hallow’s Eve is almost here, and with social distancing guidelines in place, there is no better reason to celebrate at home. William Grant & Sons shared some deliciously creepy cocktails recipes with us, perfect for enjoying for a night in with a scary movie, or to pair with a haunting meal. Mix one up […]

5 Bone-Chilling Cocktails to Make at Home This Halloween

All Hallow’s Eve is almost here, and with social distancing guidelines in place, there is no better reason to celebrate at home. William Grant & Sons shared some deliciously creepy cocktails recipes with us, perfect for enjoying for a night in with a scary movie, or to pair with a haunting meal. Mix one up […]

31 of the Best Things to Do in Chicago this October

October (like every season since March) is looking a bit weird this year. But the spooky season does not have to be canceled. You can still get up, get out and get festive this fall with these fun October events happening around Chicago!  Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @betterchicago Sept. […]

6 of the Bay Area’s Most Haunted Places

Looking to be properly spooked this Halloween? There are plenty of places in the Bay Area to search out the paranormal, from haunted hotels to eerie beachside residences. For Famous Phantoms San Francisco happens to be home to a fair number of hotels haunted by celebrity ghosts. The regal Palace Hotel is said to be […]

6 of the Bay Area's Most Haunted Places

Looking to be properly spooked this Halloween? There are plenty of places in the Bay Area to search out the paranormal, from haunted hotels to eerie beachside residences. For Famous Phantoms San Francisco happens to be home to a fair number of hotels haunted by celebrity ghosts. The regal Palace Hotel is said to be […]

Weekend 101: Oct. 26-28

Halloween is in full swing this weekend with events at Chicago Botanic Garden, Navy Pier, and Wagner Farm. Plus, don’t miss the beginning of Chicago Humanities Festival and Make a Difference Day in Winnetka. Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns Oct. 24-28 Glencoe Explore Chicago Botanic Garden as it’s lit by more than 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins. Guests […]