30 Oct - Guide to Chicago: October 30-November 5

Chicago Local Guides

We’ve got tricks and treats for you this Halloween weekend. Save 20% off your Freehand stay!

•BK• DJ Set

10/30, 10pm: Grab your crew and come hang in the den for a #FlashbackFriday old school hip-hop & soul jam sesh, brought to you by our homie •BK•. (Free)

Northalsted Halloween Parade + 70’s Disco Party

10/31, 4pm & 10pm:  Kick off your Halloween festivities with the 19th Annual Northalsted Halloween Parade and costume contest. (Free) After the parade,  throw on your platform shoes and head to the Freehand for a funky fresh 70’s disco party, complete with old school beats and spooky Shaker cocktails. (Free)

Good Vibes Only + Day of the Dead Festival

11/1, 12pm & 4pm: Nothing but good vibes, live tunes and brunch in the den! (Free) Celebrate the 29th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration at the National Museum of Mexican Art for an afternoon of food, drinks, music, art and more. (Free)

Chicago Trolley Neighborhood Tour + Industry Night w. Wade & Jeff from Sportsman’s Club

11/2, 9am & 8pm: Take in the beauty of Chicago through a trolley tour from Wrigleyville to Hyde Park and everywhere in between. ($35) Then  head to the Shaker to hang with Wade and Jeff from Sportsman’s Club. They’ll be hooking you and your Industry friends up with 25% off food/drinks!(Free)

Den Sessions w. Sylvie Grace

11/3, 7pm: Sylvie Grace is setting the tone for your midweek happenings with an evening of live tunes in the den. (Free)

Creatures from the Concrete

11/4, 9am–8pm: Come get a taste of graffiti from the streets of Chicago with a look into the work of seven female artists that focus their work on inspirations and social justice issues. (Free)

Taste of the Holidays Bazaar

11/5, 4pm: Jumpstart the holiday season with Chicago Innovation Exchange and a variety of local food startups. Stop by to sample products and put those holiday orders in early. (Free)

Don’t forget to hashtag your Halloween costumes on Instagram with #FreehandHalloween for a chance to win a 2-night stay at Freehand Miami or Chicago.