Name: Chicago's Haunted Hop 2026: Halloween Bar Crawl (Saturday, Oct 31)
Start: 2026-10-31T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-01T02:00:00-05:00
Location: HQ Beercade

Halloween night in Chicago, done properly. One wristband, 4+ bars, no cover, a host and a live map. Sells out first. Sat, Oct 31. 21+
About this Event

🎃🕸️ CHICAGO HAUNTED HOP 2026 🕸️🎃

Halloween night itself. One wristband. 4+ of Chicago's best bars. No cover at any of them. The Haunted Hop takes over Chicago on Saturday, October 31st, 2026: a host who runs the night, a live crawl map that always knows where the party is, and up to 800 people in costume moving through the city together. This is the biggest crawl of the weekend and the first one to sell out, every year.

📍 Crawl Stops: Hubbard Inn, Joy District, Fado Irish Pub, Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub and HQ Beercade.

🕙 Kickoff: Doors open at 7:30 PM. Wristbands must be picked up by 10:00 PM. The crawl runs until 1:00 AM.

🎶 Music: Live DJs spinning the biggest hits and Halloween classics all night.

🗺️ Live Crawl Map: thehauntedhop.com/map/the-haunted-hop/chicago. Every stop, every time, updated live on the night.

🎟 Tickets: Prices climb as tiers sell, and the launch tier is capped at a handful of tickets that always go first, so grab yours early.

Throw on your wildest costume and crawl the city with a crowd that is all in costume. Creepy, cute, or covered in fake blood, this is the crawl to be a part of on Halloween night. 🧟‍♀️

⭐ Over 10,000 crawlers joined our Halloween crawls last year.

💬 "Good mix of places. Started off just drinking and talking and by the last couple stops everyone was dancing 💀 Pretty much exactly what we wanted." Kevin D., 2025 crawler

💬 "We bought tickets mostly because our friends were doing it and ended up having such a good night. Would go again next Halloween ❤️" Brianna F., 2025 crawler

🚨 This event is limited to 800 attendees, so grab your tickets early before they sell out! Halloween night is the first crawl of the weekend to sell out, every year. Secure your spot before it's too late.

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How It Works

1. Grab your ticket here. The early tiers go first.

2. On the night, show your QR code at the wristband venue between 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM and get your wristband.

3. Follow your host from bar to bar, with the live crawl map showing every stop. No cover anywhere.

4. Everyone ends up at the final venue for one big party.

What's Included in Your Ticket:

🎟️ One wristband, 4+ bars. No cover at any participating venue.
🎤 An on-site Haunted Hop host. Checks you in, hands you your wristband and leads the group to every venue.
🗺️ The interactive crawl map. Every stop, address and time on your phone, with live updates as the night moves.
🟢 Live venue status. See where the crowd is right now and which stop is peaking.
📲 Crawl texts. Opt in on the map and you are always in the loop when the group moves.
🏆 Costume contest, judged on the night.
🍹 Drink specials at participating venues.
🎵 Live DJs spinning Halloween hits and party anthems.
🎃 Up to 800 crawlers in the craziest costumes you will see all year. Come with a group or come alone, you will not be alone for long.
🛂 Your Digital Halloween Passport. Stamp every stop as you hit it, straight from the map.
🎬 Your personalised Crawl Wrapped. When the night ends, the map builds your recap card from your passport, ready to post.
🕺 A massive final party at the last venue, everyone together.

👻 Costume up and crawl your way through Chicago's hottest bars. Expect eerie drink specials, electric energy, and a Halloween you won't forget!

CANCELLATION REFUND GUARANTEE

👌 If a crawl is canceled and not rescheduled, every ticket is refunded automatically. No vouchers, no credits.

WRISTBAND PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS & POLICY

Where and When to Pick Up Wristbands

WRISTBAND VENUE:

Hubbard Inn

🕒 7:30PM-10:30PM

📍 110 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654

Details: Please arrive at our first stop to scan your ticket and collect your wristband. You have from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM to arrive and pick up your wristband for the night. Your host leads the group on from this venue at 10:00PM.

MIDDLE STOPS:

Joy District

🕒 7:30PM-10:30PM

📍 112 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654

Details: This is a middle stop. Your host leads the group here between 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM. The live crawl map shows every stop and its time window.

Fado Irish Pub

🕒 8:30PM-11:30PM

📍 100 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Details: This is a middle stop. Your host leads the group here between 8:30 PM and 11:30 PM. The live crawl map shows every stop and its time window.

Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub

🕒 8:30PM-11:30PM

📍 5 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

Details: This is a middle stop. Your host leads the group here between 8:30 PM and 11:30 PM. The live crawl map shows every stop and its time window.

FINAL VENUE:

HQ Beercade

🕒 11:30PM-2:00AM

📍 213 W Institute Pl, Chicago, IL 60610, United States

Details: This is the final stop! Everyone should meet at this final venue at 11:30PM for a massive final Halloween party!

Wristband Policy

This is a hosted crawl with an open format. You must start at the first venue to collect your wristband. Once you have it, you can follow your host, or visit any participating venue labeled as a "Middle Stop" at your convenience during the hours listed for each stop above, or stay at the wristband venue until 10:00 PM. After 11:30 PM everyone meets at the final venue for the final party.

Please remember that you need to collect your wristband at the first stop (wristband venue), as it is required for entry into all venues except the first one. Wristbands are no longer available after 10:00 PM at the first venue. No refunds will be given if you show up late and miss the wristband pick-up window!

This is a walking bar crawl. All venues are within walking distance of each other. Please plan accordingly for transportation and your walking schedule.

Wristbands for entry will be provided by event staff only. To pick up your wristband, please check in with the event staff at the front reception or host stand.

2026 CRAWL MAP:

Bookmark it now. On the night it is your guide: every stop and time, live venue status, your Digital Halloween Passport and crawl texts all live there.

🎟️ General Admission

Everything above: the wristband, the host, the live map, the contest and the passport. No frills, just the fun.

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👯 Coming as a crew? Look for the Group Discount tiers in the ticket menu (minimum 2 per order). Groups are who this was built for: one plan, one wristband each, nobody stuck organising.

WHY THE HAUNTED HOP BEATS ONE BAR

One bar means one cover, one room and one vibe for the whole night. The Haunted Hop gives you Chicago's best bars on a single wristband, a host who moves the crowd so nobody has to organise anything, and a finale on the one night of the year the whole city is in costume.

HALLOWEEN NIGHT ITSELF

The one night of the year the whole city is in costume, and the one crawl that sells out first, every year. Chicago's best bars on one wristband, a host moving the crowd, a live map that always knows where the party is, and a final venue where every crawler lands together for the last party of Halloween. 🧛‍♀️

WHO THIS IS FOR

Groups who don't want to be the one planning. Visitors who don't know the bars. Birthdays that land on Halloween weekend. Solo crawlers who want a built-in crowd. Anyone whose costume deserves more than one room.

💬 "If you're coming from out of town for Halloween I'd recommend it. We wouldn't have known which places to go to otherwise." Rachel H., 2025 crawler

💬 "First bar crawl I've done and I'd do another one. I liked being able to move around instead of paying cover somewhere and being stuck there all night." Marcus J., 2025 crawler

GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY VANISH!

Spots are filling fast, so now's the time to lock in your night. Round up your friends, pick your costume, and get ready to sip, dance, and crawl your way through Halloween night in Chicago. Halloween only comes once a year. 🎟️

❓ Questions first? Email the crew at [email protected].

21+ EVENT / GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID REQUIRED

TIPS FOR OUR CRAWL

Pick Up Wristbands On Time: Collect your wristband during the designated check-in window at the wristband venue, before 10:00 PM. Late arrivals will not be accommodated. No wristband, no entry.
Assign a Proxy if Needed: Can't make check-in? Any friend with your ticket QR code can pick up your wristband for you.
Day-Of Updates: Check the live crawl map on the morning of the event for any last-minute changes or venue updates. It updates live during the night too.
Check Venue Schedule: Each venue's crawl time is listed on the crawl map. Wristbands and drink specials are valid only during these scheduled times.
Costumes: Non-negotiable. Nothing that looks like a weapon, nothing highly offensive, and you are good.
Getting Home: Every stop is walkable from the last, and the final venue is on the map, so book your ride from there.

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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

Age Requirement: You must be 21+ years of age with a valid government-issued ID to participate in this event. No exceptions.
Wristbands: Your wristband is your key to entry. You must present your ticket or QR code at check-in to receive your wristband. Wristbands must be worn at all times to access participating bars and venues. Wristband pickup location and time are listed on the crawl map. If you do not pick up your wristband at the designated location and time, it may not be available, and you will not be able to access crawl venues. No wristband, no entry.
Ticket Policy: All sales are final. No refunds, exchanges, or transfers. In case of event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a refund (excluding fees) will be automatically issued. Event lineup, venues, and specials are subject to change without notice.
Admission & Venue Rights: Participating venues reserve the right to refuse service or entry to any attendee based on intoxication, dress code, inappropriate behaviour, or venue capacity. If refused entry at one venue, you may visit alternative crawl venues available at that time. No refunds will be given if you are denied entry for any of these reasons.
Capacity and Late Entry: Some venues may hit capacity during the event. If a venue reaches capacity or you arrive late, you may have to wait in line to gain entry. There is no guarantee of immediate access or entry to any specific venue once capacity is reached, and no refunds will be provided due to waiting times or access issues.
Hosted Crawl: Your crawl host checks you in, hands out wristbands, and leads the group from venue to venue. The live crawl map shows every stop, so you can find the group again if you get separated.
Venue Awareness: If bar staff are unaware of the crawl, email the crew at [email protected] or contact the venue representative listed on the crawl map. If you cannot reach anyone, consider that venue unavailable and proceed to an alternative crawl venue open at that time. Nightlife venues may reach capacity or close early, and not all staff members may be aware of the crawl.
Drink Specials: Drink specials are offered by participating venues and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice.
Event Time Restrictions: Your ticket is valid only for crawl venues during the scheduled crawl times listed on the crawl map. It is not valid for entry outside these times. If you arrive late or at the wrong venue, refunds will not be issued.
Security Checks: Wristbands do not entitle you to skip venue security checks. All attendees must comply with security screening before entry.
Costume Policy: Do not wear costumes that include items which could be considered or used as weapons. Highly offensive costumes are not tolerated and may result in denial of entry without refund.
No Weapons or Costume Weapons: Weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited at every crawl venue, and that includes costume weapons: replica or toy guns, knives, swords, axes, bats, chainsaws and any similar prop. The fact that an item is fake makes no difference. Any attendee found in possession of a weapon or costume weapon will be immediately removed from the crawl without a refund.
Crawl Notifications: Sign up for crawl texts on the crawl map to receive updates about when to move to the next venue. Your host also calls out each move in person.
Respect & Conduct: Treat others and the event venues with respect. Disorderly conduct, inappropriate behaviour, or damage to the venues will result in removal from the event without a refund. The participating bars reserve the right to refuse entry or remove attendees for inappropriate behaviour at any time.
Liability Waiver: By purchasing a ticket and participating in the crawl, you understand and agree that you are attending entirely at your own risk. You voluntarily assume all risks and dangers incidental to this event, including but not limited to: personal injury, illness, disability, property loss, theft, damage, accidents, death, alcohol-related incidents, and actions of other participants, staff, or third parties. You, on behalf of yourself and your heirs, executors, and assigns, hereby fully release, waive, and discharge Events Per Se, its owners, officers, directors, employees, contractors, volunteers, affiliates, sponsors, participating venues, and their respective representatives from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, illness, or death, whether caused by negligence, gross negligence, breach of contract, or otherwise, that may occur before, during, or after the event. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Events Per Se and all released parties from any claims, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) brought by you or on your behalf, or by any third party as a result of your actions during the event. You acknowledge that you have read and understood this waiver, that you are participating voluntarily, and that this waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by applicable law.
Event Changes: Bars and venues may change, but the event will continue rain or shine. Always check the digital crawl map for the latest venue list and updates. Be sure to check your email for any last-minute updates.

*By purchasing a ticket, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to all disclaimers, terms, and conditions stated above, and accept full responsibility for your participation in the event.