You’re invited to our annual, costumed Halloween fundraiser! All funds benefit artists’ wages during Season 41.
TRICK-OR-TREATING inside the theater
KILLER KARAOKE with performances to raise the dead
PUMPKIN DECORATING for all-ages
CAMPFIRE STORIES with spine-chilling flair
COSTUME CONTEST (creepy, hilarious, or outrageous – you decide)
SEASONAL BITES of sweet, salty, and savory snacks
SPECIALTY WITCHES BREW & DRINKS for all ages & thirsts
Sunday, October 25, 2026
5627 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
4:00 – 7:00 PM | $35 tickets
4:00-5:00 PM – Pumpkin Decorating, Costume Parade, Outdoor Games, & Prizes
5:00-5:30 PM – Trick or Treating in the theater, Seasonal Bites, + Bevs & Brews
5:30-7:00 PM – Karaoke Performances & Campfire Stories by incredible artists
We accept spooky, old-timey checks too, payable to American Blues Theater [5627 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659].
$44,506 as of October 20, 2026 | 89% to our ghoulish goal
DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Dawn Bach, Jenny Bienemann, Candy Brown, Matthew Brumlow, Liz Chidester, Daureen Collodel, Elyse Dolan & Will Brackenbury, Tyson Carter & Sarah Nowak, Kristoffer Diaz, Tom Geraty, Thomas Graham, Craig & Linda Grannon, Paul Grossman, Kimberlee Herold – aka “The Queen of Hearts”, Marty Higginbotham, Bruiser Sassafras Johnson, Sarajane Johnson, Lindsay Jones, Joslyn Jones, Keith & Erica Karlson, Michael & Cara Levinson, Kelly Lewinson, Therese Lysaught, Kieran McCabe, Barry & Jean Ann McCarthy, Maureen McGrath, Anne & Keith Moffat, April Meyers, Katarzyna Müller, Shayna Patel, Merril Prager & John Levine, Glen Prezembel, Burt & Sheli Rosenberg, JG Smith, Audrey & Nicholas Stone, Darrel & Shirley Whiteside, Wendy Whiteside & Ian Van Handel, Tilly Wilhoite, and Paul Zeledon.
Contact Director of Development Sarajane Johnson to learn more or make a donation at (773) 654-3103.
Q. Can I bring my kids?
A. Absolutely! There’s plenty of activities for all ages.
Q. I have a toddler, do I have to pay $35 for her ticket?
A. Kinda like on a plane, if the child sits in your lap, no need to get another ticket. (Though all donations are greatly appreciated for this fundraiser.)
Q. Can I reserve parking?
A. Unfortunately, the lot is not available for this event. Many of our activities and games will take place in the lot. The entrance will be chained off to prohibit vehicles from entering. There’s free street parking on Lincoln and neighborhood streets.
Q. Can I sign up to sing karaoke or tell a ghost story too?
A. Absolutely! Email ElyseD@AmericanBluesTheater.com to request a slot. Space is limited; subject to availability.
Q. Do you provide the pumpkins to decorate?
A. It’s BYOP – we’ll have tables, some tools, and paint! All kids get prizes. Adults – you may bring your pumpkin already decorated to enter the contest.
Q. Do I have to wear a costume to attend?
A. Not at all! Dress for comfort. If you do wear a costume, you’ll automatically be entered for prizes.
Check out pictures from 2025 Boo Bash!
