HALLOWEENFEST 2026

Getting ready for spooky season in Lincoln Square? There are a couple of ways to get involved! If you have any questions, please email info@heartoflincolnsquare.org.

Event Vision: Distributed throughout the neighborhood along established trick or treating routes, we envision a series of moments for togetherness. A porch concert on Eastwood, a Block Party on Leavitt, a fire dancer on Oakley. Our vision for this event is embedded in the culture of the place, amongst the homes and gardens we all know and love.

Planning to Trick or Treat? See this link to our definitive guide to trick or treat locations in the neighborhood

Want your home/building featured as a trick or treat location? Fill out this form to get on our map! Benefits offered to featured locations: opportunity to get connected with a music group or artist for on-site performances, and an exclusive GW Holiday Benefit:

  • 15% off all decorating packages

  • Priority installation scheduling before HalloweenFest

  • Complimentary HalloweenFest Upgrade featuring additional mini pumpkins, gourds, and heirloom/specialty pumpkins to help make their displays even more festive.

Own or operate a business and want your special or event featured on our map? Fill out this form to get on our map!

If you are interested in applying to be a vendor at our Halloween Market - please note the rules and requirements below and apply at this link:

Our Sponsors:

Do you want to see your business logo here? Contribute to our event fund at this link

Vendor Application Rules & Requirements

Accepted vendors will be required to submit the following as part of the Acceptance Application & On-Boarding Process:

  • All Vendors

    • A 25% deposit of total vendor fee to secure booth space.
      (An invoice will be sent by HOLS staff shortly after a completed Acceptance Application is received.)

    • Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) / Illinois Department of Revenue # (IDOR)

    • Description of Vendor Booth activities to take place at the event.
      (i.e., Product list for Market Vendors, Food Items for Food Vendors, Giveaways/Activities for Promotional Vendors)

  • Market Vendors

    • City of Chicago Pop Up Retail User License
      (Fee will be added to the vendor acceptance invoice. Event will secure license on vendor's behalf during the on-boarding process.)

  • Food Vendors

    • City of Chicago Special Event Food License
      (Fee will be added to the vendor acceptance invoice, unless vendor has the 180-day license.)

    • Commercial General Liability Insurance
      (Must match City of Chicago requirements.  This will be collected during the on-boarding process.)

    • Illinois Summer Festival Sanitation Certificate
      (Must be taken within the same calendar year of event date.  The event production company can recommend how to register for classes, if needed.  The Certificate will be collected during the on-boarding process.)

    • Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Health Inspection Certificate
      (Must be conducted within six months of event date.  The event production company can assist in getting this scheduled, if needed.  The Certificate will be collected during the on-boarding process.)

    • Menu & Vendor Booth Layout
      (Details will be confirmed during the on-boarding process.)

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