Franken Plaza (Daley Plaza)

Chicagoween  >  Franken Plaza

Calling all witches and goblins, superheroes and princesses, monsters and moppets! Franken Plaza will once again invade Daley Plaza (Washington and Dearborn) for three days, October 25-27, in celebration of “Chicagoween” – the City of Chicago’s Halloween season.

A favorite tradition continues as Midnight Circus will participate in the City of Chicago’s Halloween festival for its 16th straight year with performances throughout the weekend. Hang on to your hats (and hearts) as the gravity-defying ghosts and ghouls of Midnight Circus amaze audiences of all ages with their otherworldly acrobatics and spook-tacular theatrics. Featured this year, from who-knows-where, is the one and only Demon Duo!

On Saturday, October 26 Franken Plaza will host the annual Monster Bash which includes free hayrides, trick or treating (while supplies last) and the popular Kids Costume Contest. Joining Mayor Spookenberger of Midnight Circus as host of the contest will be NBC 5 Entertainment Reporter Lee Ann Trotter.

The Kid’s Costume Contest is open to children ages 12 and under and includes the following categories: scariest, funniest and most original. There will also be a best costume category for children under 24 months. Children should line up to participate at 11:30 am with the contest beginning at 12:15 pm. Prize packages include a pair of tickets to WICKED, beginning October 30 at the Oriental Theatre.

Friday, October 25   Noon – 7:30pm

• 12 Noon – 5:30pm                        Halloween Arts & Crafts for Kids
• 12 Noon                                           Midnight Circus
• 12:45-1:15pm                                 Magic That Quack’s You Up
• 1:30pm                                             Midnight Circus
• 2:15-2:45pm                                    Getting Excited About Science with Steve Belliveau
• 3pm                                                   Midnight Circus
• 4:30pm                                             Midnight Circus presents The Demon Duo Show
• 6pm                                                   Hotel Translyvania Movie Screening (rated PG)

Saturday, October 26   MONSTER BASH 11am – 6pm

• 11am-5pm                                      Green Screen Photo Fun
• 11am-4pm                                      Harvest Marketplace
• 11am-6pm                                      Halloween Arts & Crafts for Kids
• 11:30am                                          Midnight Circus
• 12:15pm                                          Costume Showcase & Contest
• 1:30pm                                             Trick-or-Treat Candy Give-Away (while supplies last)
• 1-4:30pm                                          Hayrides
• 1pm                                                   Midnight Circus presents The Demon Duo Show
• 1:40 – 2:15pm                                 Miss Lori’s CAMPUS
• 2:30pm                                             Batbuck$ Game Show
• 3:05pm                                             f.c.b.c presents “Thriller”
• 3:30-4:30pm                                    Radio Disney AM1300 Road Crew
• 5pm                                                   Midnight Circus presents The Demon Duo Show
• 5:40-6pm                                          American Dance Center EXCEL Dancers

Sunday, October 27   11am – 6pm

• 11am-4pm                                       Harvest Marketplace
• 11am-6pm                                       Halloween Arts & Crafts for Kids
• 11am                                                 Midnight Circus
• 11:45-12:15pm                                Magic Matt’s Spooky Fun Show
• 12:30pm                                            Midnight Circus presents The Demon Duo Show
• 1:05pm                                              f.c.b.c. presents “Thriller”
• 1:30 pm                                             WICKED sing along          
• 2:15 -2:45pm                                   Miss Lori’s CAMPUS
• 3:30pm                                              Midnight Circus presents The Demon Duo Show
• 4:30pm                                              Magic Matt’s Spooky Fun Show
• 5:30pm                                              Midnight Circus presents The Demon Duo Show

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Dates:
October 25-27, 2013

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Hours:

• Friday, 12 Noon - 7:30 pm
• Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 6 pm

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Location:
Daley Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602

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Admission:
FREE

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