Friday, October 8, 2010

Frightful Events

October brings about a large number of spooky events and venues to get in the Halloween spirit. Everything from scary movie showings to haunted tours can help you celebrate the frightening weeks ahead.

Navy Pier hosts its Haunted House “The Fear” almost every night and is touted as Chicago’s #1 Haunted House. The cost is $20 with students receiving discounts on Thursday nights. Check with the concierge for tickets.

Chicago Hauntings tour leaves every night Tuesday through Sunday and for $30, you can visit some of the creepy crawly locations throughout the city including some of the cemeteries.

Absolute Segway tours will take you on a spooky ride of a different type, guiding you by ghouls through the haunted locations downtown. The ride is $65 and leaves nightly at 6:30 and 8:45. See the concierge for a reservation.

An hour away is Great America’s Fright Fest which includes haunted houses, haunted rides and trick or treat activities for kids. The prices start around $32 and the park is only open Friday night, Saturday all day and Sunday all day.

There are plenty of other scary events to keep you in the Halloween spirit throughout the month. Check with the concierge for event schedules and prices.

Enjoy!

Jeff

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