
Drink’s Halloweekend costume parties start at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29-30.
Halloween weekend is upon us, and for all those who don’t have plans yet to celebrate the spookiest weekend of the year, here are some Halloween happenings at entertainment venues and restaurants in the suburbs and city. Here’s a sampling of what’s in store for adventure seekers…
Broken Oar
614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington, (847) 639-9468, brokenoar.com/events.
Halloween Fest, featuring a nightly costume contest for cash prizes and live music in a heated tent, takes over Broken Oar Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 28-31. Be entertained by Scareoke Kareoke at 9 p.m. Thursday, Libido Funk Circus at 8 p.m. Friday, Rumor Hazit at 8 p.m. Saturday and Hi Infidelity at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Durty Nellie’s
180 N. Smith St., Palatine, (847) 358-9150, nelliespalatine.com/
It’s time to get out that old prom dress or tux still hanging in the back of your closet for Durty Nellie’s Halloween Prom Night, which starts at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. Two costume contests — at 10:30 p.m. and 1 a.m. — include prizes of $300 Nellie’s bar tab for first, $200 Nellie’s bar tab for second and a season pass to shows for third. Dance along to music from Modern Day Romeos and There Goes The Neighborhood. Tickets cost $8 at ticketweb.com/.
Drink Nightclub
871 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, (847) 397-3100, drinknightclub.com/
Put on your best Halloween costume and head to Drink this weekend as the nightclub goes all out with its Halloweekend parties starting at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29-30. Thousands in cash and prizes are up for grabs from the costume contest, plus there are three areas to party with, of course, music, drinks and more. Reservations are recommended at (224) 291-1187.
Hampton Social
705 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge, (630) 219-0009; 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, (847) 307-5207; 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington, (224) 633-5414; and locations in Chicago; thehamptonsocial.com/
In the spirit of Halloween, Hampton Social will be serving up a special edition Halloween Frose (yes, it’s orange) with a black sugar rim through Sunday, Oct. 31. Reservations are requested.
Main Event
2575 Pratum Ave., Hoffman Estates, (847) 645-1111, and 28248 Diehl Road, Warrenville, (630) 393-9400; mainevent.com/
Wear a costume to Main Event’s Monster Halloween Bash from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, and get one free game of laser tag. Plus, there will be games, contests, prizes and candy for all ages. Reservations are required at eventbrite.com/.
Pinstripes
7 Oakbrook Center Mall, Oak Brook, (630) 575-8700; 1150 Willow Road, Northbrook, (847) 480-2323; 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington, (847) 844-9300; pinstripes.com/
Kids and adults who come in costume Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 30-31, can score some treats at Pinstripes. Kids will receive a free chocolate chip cookie or a scoop of housemade vanilla gelato. Adults can get a draft beer or house wine for $1.
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