Tag: Halloween

Your guide to a truly spooky Halloween

Your guide to a truly spooky Halloween
Happy Halloween! This is your last chance to scare the crap out of yourself before you’re forcefully immersed in holiday cheer. Fortunately, you have Chicago Quirk to help you make the most out of your Halloween night. The Northalsted Halloween Parade is a Chicago classic. Miss Foozie hosts the annual celebration that steps off from Halsted... Read more »
By Chicago Quirk,
October 31, 2012 at 6:37 am • 

13 Terrors on the Lake: The best park district haunted house EVER

13 Terrors on the Lake: The best park district haunted house EVER
It’s the second annual haunted house week at Chicago Quirk! I’ve visited five different haunted houses this season, and every post this week will be dedicated to reviewing a different 2012 Chicagoland haunt….the best and the worst. For the longest time I just assumed that since 13 Terrors was through the Chicago Park District it would... Read more »
By Chicago Quirk,
October 24, 2012 at 6:38 am • 

Chicago's most haunted buildings

Chicago's most haunted buildings
Happy Halloween!!!!!! Best day of the year! Since it’s on a Monday this year you probably aren’t looking to get hammered tonight. Why not celebrate the true spirit of Halloween and scare the crap out of yourself? I’ve spent this month telling you about some of the most haunted places in Chicago, but there are tons... Read more »
By Chicago Quirk,
October 31, 2011 at 9:11 am • 
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How to enjoy Halloween weekend without getting hammered

How to enjoy Halloween weekend without getting hammered
Halloween weekend! Sure, you could go to a random bar party, pay $75 for well drinks and have someone dressed as Superman puke on you. Or, you could do something fun and creative this weekend! Leave it to the Everleigh Social Club to offer a full-frontal embrace to Halloween weekend with events on Friday, Saturday AND Sunday... Read more »
By Chicago Quirk,
October 27, 2011 at 4:18 pm • 

Last chance to see Ghostbusters on the big screen!

Last chance to see Ghostbusters on the big screen!
As much as I love a good horror movie, you can’t beat the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man reeking havoc in 1980’s New York. Tonight is your last chance to witness this cinematic treasure on the big screen as three Chicago theaters and hundreds of others around the country show the original Ghostbusters. The movie will be shown... Read more »
By Chicago Quirk,
October 27, 2011 at 7:02 am • 

Top 5 best topical Halloween costumes

Top 5 best topical Halloween costumes
You can only be a sexy (insert just about any profession or childhood character) for so many years. Let’s kick it up a notch and bring out the creativity in 2011. I’ve been looking in to this year’s top Halloween costume predictions, and here are my top picks: Pregnant Beyonce This is my favorite one for this... Read more »
By Chicago Quirk,
October 26, 2011 at 9:20 am • 
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The best haunted house in Chicagoland: Fear City!

The best haunted house in Chicagoland: Fear City!
It’s haunted house week at Chicago Quirk! I’ve personally visited six different haunted houses, and every post this week will be dedicated to reviewing a different Chicagoland haunt….the best and the worst. The time has come to reveal my pick for the best haunted house in Chicagoland. It’s brand new, I was the most excited... Read more »
By Chicago Quirk,
October 14, 2011 at 8:48 am • 

Two haunted houses you can skip: Psychosis and Haunted Mansion & Asylum 13

Two haunted houses you can skip: Psychosis and Haunted Mansion & Asylum 13
It’s haunted house week at Chicago Quirk! I’ve personally visited six different haunted houses, and every post this week will be dedicated to reviewing a different Chicagoland haunt….the best and the worst. I’ve been to some awesome haunted houses, but now it’s time to tell you about two not-so-awesome haunted houses: Psychosis Haunted House and Haunted... Read more »
By Chicago Quirk,
October 12, 2011 at 9:03 am • 

Statesville Haunted Prison Review: Better Than Ever

Statesville Haunted Prison Review: Better Than Ever
It’s haunted house week at Chicago Quirk! I’ve personally visited six different haunted houses, and every post this week will be dedicated to reviewing a different Chicagoland haunt….the best and the worst. I went to Statesville Haunted Prison a few years ago, and I did NOT have a good time. It wasn’t scary so much... Read more »
By Chicago Quirk,
October 11, 2011 at 9:01 am • 
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Your Complete Haunted House Guide

Your Complete Haunted House Guide
I can’t even express to you how excited I am for Halloween! Being the Chicago Quirk that I am, I’m not one to hit the bars in a slutty costume. (Okay, I may have done that once or twice, but I’m over it.) Since trick-or-treating is out and my tiny apartment doesn’t allow for a Halloween... Read more »
By Chicago Quirk,
September 29, 2011 at 8:56 am •