Sharpen your fangs, dust off your broomsticks, and prepare for a frightfully festive Halloween! Whether you’re a little ghost trick-or-treating through the streets or a grown ghoul dancing the night away, there’s no shortage of spooky excitement in Champaign this season. So grab your costumes, rally your coven, and join us for a Halloween to remember. Read on—if you dare!—to discover the chilling events awaiting you this October…
Here’s your guide to all the fright-filled festivities happening around town!
Get ready for a night of dark vibes and killer music at The Axe Bar’s Nightmare on EMO Street on October 25, from 10 pm to 2 am! This Halloween EMO Night will feature DJs Jason D, Lil Big Sad, and djBELLY spinning all your favorite emo and pop-punk hits. Don your best emo gear and prepare for an unforgettable night of music and Halloween magic. 🖤
The Axe Bar is located at 114 S Neil St in Downtown Champaign and is a proud member of Champaign Center Partnership.
On Saturday, October 25, get your costumes ready for the 7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl, featuring two of our favorite spots, The Axe Bar and Neil St Blues. Enjoy a night of drinks, Halloween-themed specials, and festive fun with friends!
The Axe Bar is located at 114 S Neil and Neil St Blues is located at 301 N Neil St #106 in Downtown Champaign Midtown and is a proud member of Champaign Center Partnership.
Celebrate Howl-O-Ween at The Champaign Public Library on Saturday, October 26. From crafts to games and activities, there’s plenty of Halloween fun for everyone. Costumes and kids of all ages are welcome, and don’t forget to take home a free book as a special treat!
The Champaign Public Library is located at 200 W Green in Downtown Champaign and is a proud member of Champaign Center Partnership.
Head to Esquire Lounge on Saturday, October 26, starting at noon, for a Halloween-themed puzzles competition. Test your puzzle-solving skills, enjoy food and drink specials, and show off your costume for a spooky good time.
Esquire Lounge is located at 106 N Walnut St in Downtown Champaign and is a proud member of Champaign Center Partnership.
Trick or treat your way through Downtown Champaign on Saturday, October 26, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm! Visit local businesses like Esquire Lounge, Fire Doll Studio, greener goods Shop + Refillery, Jane Addams Books, The Literary, Suzu’s Bakery, Ten Thousand Villages, and WEFT FM 90.1 for a family-friendly, free trick-or-treating event. Be sure to bring your best costume!
For little ones, join The Literary’s Storytime Costume Party on Saturday, October 26, from 3:30 to 4:00 pm. Listen to spooky stories and enjoy fun activities in your Halloween best!
The Literary is located at 122 N Neil St in Downtown Champaign and is a proud member of Champaign Center Partnership.
Get ready for a spooky, fun-filled night at The Axe Bar on Tuesday, October 29, for a special Halloween edition of their Karaoke Night! From 9 pm to 1 am, sing your heart out and compete in a Costume Contest with CASH PRIZES! Come dressed to impress, grab the mic, and enjoy drink specials like $3 Wells, $3 Tall Domestics, and ½ priced appetizers. Whether you’re rocking the stage or just showing off your best costume, this is a Halloween party you won’t want to miss! Ages 19+.
The Axe Bar is located at 114 S Neil St in Downtown Champaign and is a proud member of Champaign Center Partnership.
End your Halloween festivities with a bang on Thursday, October 31, at 8:00 pm when The Decadents take the stage at Esquire Lounge. Enjoy live music, Halloween vibes, and an unforgettable night out.
Esquire Lounge is located at 106 N Walnut St in Downtown Champaign and is a proud member of Champaign Center Partnership.
