Halloween Gathering Festival

On October 24, 2015, the Chicago Cultural Mile Association plans to launch one of Chicago’s most exciting, new initiatives - The Halloween Gathering.  This event is an all day festival gathering Chicago’s vast and talented creative communities for a day of dramatic display of Halloween along Chicago’s cultural mile.  Check out the schedule for this super kid friendly family festival below.

Kid's Costume Procession at Maggie Daley

Dress the kiddos up and bring them to the skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park! Kids can join in on the parade around the skating ribbon and then enjoy free performances, hula hoop, poi spinning lessons and more!

Location:
Maggie Daley Park
352 E. Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
www.chicagoculturalmile.org

Date:
Saturday, October 24, 2015

Time:
Starts promptly at 2pm

Halloween Gathering Art and Halloween Festival

The parks and institutions along the Chicago Cultural Mile will be alive with family-friendly activities including mask-making workshops, free performances, pop-up installations, interactive experiences and more!

Location:
Various Locations on the Cultural Mile.  Locations will be posted Oct 1 when it becomes available.
www.chicagoculturalmile.org

Date:
Saturday, October 24, 2015

Time:
2pm-6pm

Zombie Thriller Dance around Buckingham Fountain

Calling all Zombies!  This is one event you and the kiddos do not want to miss!  How fun does this sound?  Hosted by the Chicago Cultural Mile, come watch a Thriller dance mob around Buckingham Fountain.

Location:
Buckingham Fountain
301 S. Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
www.chicagoculturalmile.org

Date:
Saturday, October 24, 2015

Time:
Starts promptly at 5:15 PM

The Halloween Gathering Parade

After the Zombie Thriller Dance, head over to watch an amazing spectacle of the Halloween Gathering Parade.  Chicago’s creative communities will assemble for a powerful procession capturing their creative spirits. Imagine a parade filled with large spectacle, legions of lanterns, costumes, performances, music, dance, dramatic lighting, moving platforms and more!

Location:
The parade, will travel north on Columbus from Balbo to Monroe.
www.chicagoculturalmile.org

Date:
Saturday, October 24, 2015

Time:
Starts promptly at 6 PM

Photo Credit:  Chicago Cultural Mile Association