Chicago restaurants and bars are ramping up for the holiday season, and have plenty of specials on tap for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, no matter if you want to embrace the spooky season vibes or if you’re looking to get cozy this fall. There are plenty of themed drink specials, family-friendly trick-or-treating opportunities and costume contests (both for adults and pets) to celebrate the season in style.
30 places to celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos around Chicago Beatrix Costumes are encouraged for a Halloween cookie decorating event for kids that includes apple cider and trick-or-treat bag. 3:30 p.m.
Sunday. $35. 671 N.
St. Clair St., 312-642-0001, beatrixrestaurants.
com/beatrix/streeterville Harry Caray’s Navy Pier Bring your pup for the annual Howl-O-Ween costume contest for a shot at winning tickets to a dog-friendly boat tour or a Navy Pier staycation package. The $10 entry fee and $1 from every Boston Beer product purchased that day benefits PAWS Chicago. 4-5 p.
m. Friday. 700 E.
Grand Ave., 312-527-9700, eventbrite.com Hubbard Inn Get dressed up for a Halloween on Hubbard bash ($10) featuring house DJs, a welcome drink and themed cocktails.
7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 110 W.
Hubbard St., 312-798-9933, halloweenchicago.greencurtainevents.
com Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Voodoo Ranger and Espolòn Tequila provide drink specials and giveaways and the bar hosts a costume contest at 6 p.m. awarding pr.