BooPalooza and BarkPalooza at Wicker Park
Sat 17 Oct, 10:00 · Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Ave., Wicker Park · Chicago
More information on Chicago Park District
via Chicago Park District · Checked 4 Oct 2026
About this event
Free pumpkins, a haunted maze, live entertainment and two costume parades — one for children, one for dogs, with a contest for the latter. Run by the Wicker Park Advisory Council with the Park District, in the small park that gave the neighbourhood its name.
Why we picked it
A dog costume contest and free pumpkins in Wicker Park — four hours, no charge for anything.
Free entry
Event Fee listed as $0.00 on the Chicago Park District event page
Registration
None
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