The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Presents AVILLE-O-WEEN

Families are in for a special treat this year as the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) hosts Aville-O-Ween, featuring a chilling line-up of events including Fright on Farragut, Trick-or-Treating through the neighborhood’s historic district, the GUS® SPOOKTACULAR! Dance Show, plus a cauldron full of other events.

Fright on Farragut

Join the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce for Fright on Farragut on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 11 am – 4 pm at Clark St. & Farragut Ave. Show off your costumes, play creepy games (including “Operation” with NordRo Clinic), snag some candy and dance along with DJ Lexie! Admission is free.

Additional highlights include a performance by The Neo-Futurist Theater (11 am – 12 pm), Drag Queen Storytime featuring Sprinkles (12 – 12:30 pm), a performance by students from Rogers Park Montessori School and the Rogers Park Singers (3 pm), a martial arts demonstration by Vamos, Halloween metal stamping with Garnet Studios, numerology readings with Grace Sarkor from Everyday Numbers and costume portraits by Sumie Song.

The daylong event also includes the annual GUS® | Original Gus Giordano Dance School SPOOKTACULAR! Dance Show (2 pm), featuring dancers from Gus Giordano Dance School performing hip-hop, jazz and the audience favorite “Thriller.”

Trick-or-Treating through the Business District

The longtime tradition of trick-or-treating through the Andersonville business district also returns this year, with more than 40 businesses handing out candy, toys and prizes on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 11 am – 1 pm. For a map of participating businesses, visit andersonville.org/events/aville-o-ween.

Special Halloween Events

Punkin’ Scavenger Hunt – Punkin' is hiding in businesses around Andersonville throughout the month of October. Each Punkin’ has a letter – unscramble the secret phase for a prize. Download your Punkin’ Card here or pick one up at participating businesses. Submit your completed puzzle in person at the Andersonville Chamber Headquarter (5706 N. Clark St.) or email a scan to info@andersonville.org by Friday November 6, 2026.

Gethsemane Garden Center (5739 N. Clark St.) hosts its Fall Children Festival on Saturday, October 24 from 10 am – 4 pm. The daylong event features balloon art from Showtime Tony (10 am – 3 pm), a GUS® Youth Dance Performance (11:30 am), the Cielito Lindo Family Mariachi Band (12 – 2 pm), animal time with Scale's & Tale's Traveling Zoo (1 pm & 2:30 pm) and more!

Women and Children First welcomes back Drag Story Hour on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 10:30 am, celebrating reading and song through the glamorous art of drag! Each chapter creates diverse, accessible and culturally inclusive family programming where kids can express their authentic selves and become bright lights of change in their communities.

West Andersonville Neighbors Together (W.A.N.T.) hosts its annual Ghostly Garden, a non-scary, kid-friendly Halloween event with games, treats and prizes on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 5 – 6 pm at the West Andersonville Community Garden (Berwyn & Ravenswood Aves.)

West Edgewater Area Residents hosts WEAR "Boo! at the Park" on Sunday, October 25 from 2 – 5 pm at Park 599 (1623 W. Edgewater Ave.) Family-friendly activities include pumpkin decorating, crafts, games with prizes, treats & drinks.

The 48^th Ward Halloween Parade is Saturday, October 31 at 10:30 am (arrive at 10 am). The parade kicks off atBromann Park (5400 N. Broadway) and ends at Fright on Farragut for even more spooky fun.

Gethsemane Garden Center's (5739 N. Clark St.) annual Pumpkin Patch is open seven days a week from 9 am – 3 pm through Saturday, October 31, 2026. Experience pumpkins, photo fun and a straw maze! On Saturdays from 10 am – 2 pm, enjoy face painting and pumpkin painting for all ages!

About The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce

The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) fosters a vibrant environment in which Andersonville businesses can thrive by attracting a diverse customer base; providing business support services and advocacy; and engaging in business attraction, long-range planning, and economic development. For additional information, visit andersonville.org.