The buildup to a weekend Halloween has a few beer events, mainly centered around pumpkin carving, movies and trivia.

By the way, I have found myself missing notice of some events lately. Part because I put the weekend calendar. If I have been missing out on your beer tappings or dinners, please let me know through the email link above.

Monday, October 25

3:00 – 7:00 pm • Country Grill Chicken Truck
Evil Horse Brewing Co., 1338 Main St., Crete, IL (708) 304-2907 Map
Country Grill Chicagoland is a food truck company offering rotisserie chicken and ribs fresh from the spit, homemade salads and pretzels.

3:00 – 8:00 pm • New Monday Hours
Iron&Glass, 632 S. Weber Rd., Romeoville, IL (815) 782-5559 Map
& Iron&Glass Minooka, 104 Ridge Rd., Minooka, IL (815) 255-2114 Map
Mondays are BACK!
Both stores will be open 3-8pm on Mondays starting this Monday, October 25th – let’s celebrate with some special tappings
Gabby will be pouring 2016 Goose Island Bourbon County Barleywine in Romeoville
Nick will be pouring Oskar Blues Brewery BA Ten FIDY in Minooka

Tuesday, October 26

10:00 – 10:30 am • Halloween DOuble Feature
FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL  Map
Movie night, but make it SpooOoooOoky Join us on Tuesday, October 26th for a Halloween themed double feature on the patio. Free for the whole family! Make your reservations now.
The Nightmare Before Christmas, 6 pm
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, 8 pm

4:00 – 9:00 pm • Pumpkin Pie Ale Release
Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Ln., Long Grove, IL 847-821-6140 Map
Our super popular Limited Edition Pumpkin Pie Ale returns!

6:30 – 10:30 pm • Beat The Brewer at WhirlyBall with Revolution Brewing
WhirlyBall, 3103 Odyssey Ct., Naperville, IL (630) 932-4800 Map
Free WhirlyBall, with Revolution Brewing beers, giveaways, and raffle prizes including a $100 WhirlyBall Card and Revolution Brewing giveaways!
If you would like a shot at playing against the brewers, sign-up is first-come-first-served so come early grab a beer and sign up to play. Beat the Revolution Brewing team and they will be surrendering some cool swag for you to take home.
FEATURED BEERS INCLUDE:-
Beer of the Month: Every Day-Hero
Additional Featured Beers: Hazy Hero, Freedom of Speach, Barrel-Aged Deep Woods Series (Final Beer TBD).

6:30 – 8:30 pm • Tuesday Night Trivia at Chuck’s!
Chuck’s Café Darien, 8025 S. Cass Ave., Darien, IL 331-431-4000 Map
Trivia is coming back to Chuck’s in Darien! We’re so excited to welcome back trivia to Tuesday Nights!
FREE to play each & every Tuesday 6:30-830p.
General Knowledge along with a special themed night once a month!
Great drink specials each & every Tuesday including:
$2 Domestics | $2 PBR Drafts | $8 Flights |
$3 Imports | $4 Well Spirit One & One’s

7:00 – 9:00 pm • Think + Drink Tuesdays
BeerShop, 1026 North Blvd., Oak Park, IL (847) 946-4164 Map
Rally up your smartestest friends & come do brain things with us bi-weekly on Tuesday nights!
Things to know:
– Team max is 6
– Seating is first come, first serve
– Phones must be off the table until you’ve finished a round of trivia (public shaming could happen to YOU!)
– $5 pint specials all night!

7:00 pm • Horror Themed Trivia
18th Street Brewery, 5417 Oakley Ave., Hammond, IN (219) 803-0820 Map
Do you want to play a game?
Trivia is BACK! Join us on Tuesday for a horror themed trivia night brought to you by Baig of Tricks Entertainment.
Sign your team up using the ticket link – trivia is FREE! And you may enter in teams of up to 6.
Spaces are limited so sign up now!

8:00 – 9:30 pm • Halloween Industry Night
Lo Rez Brewing and Taproom, 2101 S. Carpenter St., Chicago (888) 404-2262 Map
It’s back!
$5 all drafts / guest breweries / local food / industry djs / Delilahs Chicago special surprises / costume contest / just wear a costume, c’mon / industry required.
Work at a bar, restaurant, hop farm, night club, dive bar, music venue, coffee shop, or anything that supports the bar and restaurant industry in Chicago? Join us and treat yourself.

Wednesday, October 27

3:00 – 9:00 pm • Wing Wednesday!
Wildrose Brewing Co.,1104 E. Main St., Griffith, IN (219) 595-5054 Map
Wing Wednesday! Smoked then flash fried jumbo chicken wings tossed in our house spicy garlic, Jamaican Jerk or savory / sweet dry rub. Get ’em before they are gone!!!

7:00 pm • Pumpkin Carving and Tacos!
First Forest Brewing & Cider, 6119 East Ave., Hodgkins, IL  Map
Join us for some Halloween hijinks and tacos.

7:00 – 9:00 pm • Weekly Trivia at Black and Gray Brewing!
Black & Gray Brewing Co., 311 Barrington Ave., East Dundee, IL (224) 484-8200 Map
Join us each Wednesday for our fun and free trivia game! Questions cover all subjects, and you play as a team. We don’t limit team sizes, so bring all the friends you want!
The top three teams will win gift certificates to be redeemed on a future trivia night. Join us for the fun!

7:00 pm • Halloween Trivia
Off Square Brewing, 11000 Delaware Pkwy., Crown Point, IN (219) 310-8898 Map
Halloween trivia featuring Hocus Pocus along with other Halloween classics!

Thursday, October 28

3:00 – 10:00 pm • Skittle Brau Annual Limited Release Party
FIBS Brewing, 60 Howard Ave., Des Plaines, IL (847) 227-9790 Map
It’s back fibheads. If you missed it last year, DON’T let that happen again! This is the only time all four flavors are available. ONE WEEKEND ONLY. This Halloween weekend – Thursday 10/28 thru Sunday 10/31. We’ve added Thursday, so it will be bigger and better than ever. This year, not only do you get this crazy good beer, you can also win prizes for the best costume!
We’ll have indoor seating and room to hang in our outdoor beer garden for this super popular beer release.
I know you are all familiar with Chicago weather, but I’ll mention it anyway… dress warm if you think you may be outside. It tends to get a bit chilly this time of year!
Also, yes, a limited amount of Skittle crowlers will be available. They will go on sale the day the party starts… shop.fibsbrewing.com

5:00 – 8:00 pm • Puppyween Yappy Hour End of Season Party at the Northman
The Northman Beer & Cider Garden, 233 E. Riverwalk, Chicago  Map
Halloween is upon us and what better way for us to end the first Riverwalk Yappy Hour season at The Northman than with a Spooktacular dog friendly Halloween Party with Real Dog Moms of Chicago.
Dress your pup in your cutest or spookiest costume and if you are so inclined humans can dress to distress too!
There will be two costume prizes:
– Best Doggie Costume
– Best Dog & Human Combo Costume
After the Halloween Puppy Parade, guests at The Northman will get to vote for their favorite costumes, fan favorites will win the prizes!
Dress your pup in their cutest or spookiest costume and head down to the Northman between 5pm-6:30pm. Enter your pup in the puppy parade which will take place 7pm-7:30pm. Winners will be announced at 7:45pm!
Prizes include a sweet custom IGLOO cooler, goodies from Just Food For Dogs, Bentley’s Pet Stuff & Ruff Haus Pets. As well as Real Dog Moms swag and a Northman gift card.
25% of all JuneShine sales will be donated back to Mutts of The Midway!
PS The Northman is Dog-friendly all of the time

5:30 – 8:30 pm • Pumpkin Extravaganza
Une Année Brewery/Hubbard’s Cave, 6343 W. Gross Pointe Rd., Niles, IL (847) 635-0655 Map
Pumpkins, Pumpkins, and Punk Music – Family Friendly Fall Festivities Night!
Join us on the Patio or in the Taproom for Pumpkin Carving and Punk Tunes Curated by Shannon. Costumes Encouraged!
Prizes will be given for Best Pumpkins and Costumes (including patio-friendly Fido costumes!). Special Harvest Treats, Autumn Beers, Non-Alcoholic Mulled Cider! We’ll supply the Pumpkins, one per family (up to 4 people). Additional pumpkins, including Pumpkin Pie Pumpkins for kids to decorate will be available for a small donation, while supplies last. Limited number of carving supplies available, please bring your own if you have them.
Make a reservation early to guarantee a table and a pumpkin. Two seatings available, 5:00 – 6:30 and 6:45 – 8:15. 90-minute seatings apply.
Walk-ins are welcome if tables are available. At Une Année we don’t make pumpkin beer (it’s a Nelson family thing) but we do love the season! As always, enjoy our Hearty Pastry Stouts, Fall-Flavored Sours, and Hoppy IPAs along with great BBQ. Hope to see you soon!

5:30 – 7:30 pm • Music Bingo at Noon Whistle Brewing
Noon Whistle Brewing, 800 E. Roosevelt Rd., Lombard, IL ​(630) 376-6895 Map
Join us the last Thursday of each month for two full hours of Music Bingo at Noon Whistle in Lombard!
Enjoy some delicious brews and great music with a chance to win prizes at the same time.
Please respect and follow all COVID-19 restrictions set in place by the venue so everyone has a great, and safe, time.

6:00 – 8:00 pm • Beers With Queers
Dry City Brew Works, 120B N. Main St., Wheaton, IL (630) 456-4787 Map
Welcome to Beers With Queers. We heard you and we know there needs to be more safe places for LGBTQ+ folxs to feel welcome and accepted. We have partnered with Dry City Brew Works to bring you an open and welcome space every Other Thursday. Every other Thursday join Us here at OUTspoken Leaders, Dry City, and other LGBTQ+ folx as we hang out and connect with the community together. Please note this is a 21+ event every other Thursday however if you are and LGBTQ+ youth or young adult looking for support in your life please know we offer a weekly support and discussion group called OUTspoken Online and we also offer a sober space specifically for the LGBTQ+ on Saturday mornings called Coffee Chat!
OUTspoken Leaders is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving, empowering, and amplifying the voices of the LGBTQ+ community. We offer social and service programs that promote self-acceptance, intentional compassion, and unconditional leadership!

6:00 – 10:00 pm • Popup Get Down at Whiner
Whiner Beer Co., 1400 W. 46th St., Chicago 312-810-2271 Map
It’s time to get your tix for our best event yet! The return of The Popup Get Down “Halloween edition” with Wilder Fields
Here’s the lineup:
Magic Show by @magicofmikeodonnell
Tarot card readings by @magiacerati
Music by Matt “Mo” Manley of @soulsummitchicago
Costume party with prizes for best costume. We’re even giving away goodies for everyone in a costume!
Plus a Popup market with all the amazing food biz’ in the plant.
October 28th 6pm-10pm (and probably later) get your $15 tickets at Eventbrite. Go to our bio for link! This is the beginning of a Halloween weekend like no other! You’ve waited 2 years for this holiday

6:00 – 9:00 pm • OkTurner Fest Queen’s Legacy Beer Release
Sip and Savor, 78 E. 47th St., Chicago (773) 855-2125 Map
Queen’s Legacy is a special Turner Haus Brewery beer release brewed in collaboration with Tennessee Brew Works and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey.
Queen’s Legacy is a Caribbean-Style Stout aged in Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey barrels, and its ingredients are indigenous to Africa. The beer is brewed with 100% malted millet and South African hops. The vanilla, oak, almond spice, and caramel flavors of the Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey barrels prove an additional layer of complexity and flair, making this beer truly unique. 
Queen’s Legacy name honor Uncle Nearest’s Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler, the great-great-granddaughter of Nearest Green, recognized as Jack Daniel’s mentor and the first known African American Master Distiller. “Queen” also pays homage to all the matriarchs that have made a positive impact on our lives.
Join us at OkTurner Fest for samples of Queen’s Legacy and other Turner Haus Brewery beers, raffles to win exclusive 4 packs of Queen’s Legacy, and samples of Sip’n Ain’t Easy cocktails.
Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets $25 at turnerhausbrew.com.

6:00 pm • Trivia at Great Central
Great Central Brewing Co., 221 N. Wood St., Chicago (855) 464-4222 Map
TRIVIA’S BACK!
Love to test your knowledge while sharing some laughs with friends, and 24 beers on tap?!
Maybe you just want to try something different than your typical Thursday night?
Our Trivia night is for you!
Thursdays @6pm

6:00 – 9:00 pm • Xtreme Music Bingo
Black & Gray Brewing Co., 311 Barrington Ave., East Dundee, IL (224) 484-8200 Map
An exciting combination of music trivia and the classic game of BINGO!
No boring numbers here, just one hit song after another as players listen, sing along and “Play BINGO to the Music”
It’s free to play and prizes will be given out to the winners!

6:30 pm • Dog-o-ween at Midwest Coast
Midwest Coast Brewing Co., 137 W. Walnut St., Chicago (312) 361-1176 Map
It’s time to get spooky and silly – bring your dressed up pup for a costume contest with prizes for winners.
Dog Registration is now closed.
Don’t have a dog to dress up? Enjoy the contest and vote for your favorite! Winners will be announced at the end of the event and posted on Instagram (@midwestcoastbrewing) on Halloween.
Everyone who orders a beer will receive a voting ticket so bring your friends to help your pup win!
CATEGORIES INCLUDE: Spookiest Pup • Best in Show • Most Unique/Creative
PRIZES: Free Daycare at PupStars • Gift Cards to Midwest Coast • Dog Collars, Flight Bowls
And more!

7:00 – 9:00 pm • Brewery Bingo Season 7
The Open Bottle, 7101 183rd St. #105, Tinley Park, IL 708-247-3757 Map
Season 7 is here! Over the next 5 months, we’re partnering with a new brewery every Tuesday at 7pm for our monthly Brewery Bingo! No more sneaking into bingo halls for you!
Every week, we’ll have a draft beer on special and prizes from a variety of breweries from across the U.S.
Here’s who’s up:
October – Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
November – Bell’s Brewery
December – Phase Three Brewing Co.
It’s Bingo in Tinley Park with breweries you love & fantastic prizes for you to win!
HOW TO PLAY
Imagine a Bingo card. Now replace the B-I-N-G-O with five breweries and the numbers replaced with their most popular beers. We’ll spin our bingo balls ’round and ’round until a random ball decides to set itself free. We call out a beer, you look at your bingo card, and then place a bottle cap on your card if you’re lucky. Get 5 in a row and win a prize! In between rounds, there will be penny pours, good music and even better times. Must be 21+ to play.

7:00 – 9:00 pm • Taproom Trivia
Scorched Earth Brewing Co., 203 Berg St., Algonquin, IL (224) 209-8472 Map
Join us in the taproom for trivia and beer! See who is the smartest in the taproom

7:00 pm • IOB Brookfield Pumpkin Carving
Imperial Oak Brewing Co., 9526 W. Ogden Ave., Brookfield, IL (708) 387-0050 Map
Come gouge some gourds. Imperial Oak Brewing is hosting a free pumpkin carving night at IOB Brookfield. Complimentary pumpkins and tools will be provided, just bring your creativity! The bar will be serving up some spooky themed cocktails & beer infusions including RedRum rum spiced cider, Blood in the Water Imperial Black IPA with blood orange, and PB&J Milk Stout. GrzGrub will be on site serving up their Chili among other tasty treats and the screens will be tuned to some frightening flicks.

7:30 – 9:00 pm • Team Trivia
Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden, 12 N. River St., Batavia, IL (630) 406-9200 Map
Join us for Team Trivia every Thursday! Go 4 It Entertainment features 12 rounds of general trivia with musical hints and toss up questions to win your team free ‘tasty prizes’.
1st place – $30 gift certificate, 2nd place – $20 gift certificate, 3rd place – $10 gift certificate
Hosted by Chevy Mallhi

7:30 pm • Side Lot Trivia
Side Lot Brewery, 110 Slocum Lake Rd., Wauconda, IL 847-714-2584 Map
Are you the smartest one in the Taproom? The only way to find out is to join Side Lot Brewery on Thursday nights at 7:30pm for Taproom Trivia.
7 Rounds with varying categories. Free to Play, Prizes to Win!

7:30 – 10:00 pm • Thriller Thursdays at Lo Rez Brewerry
Lo Rez Brewing and Taproom, 2101 S. Carpenter St., Chicago (888) 404-2262 Map
Join us every Thursday in October at 7:30 PM for classic thriller movies on a giant projector in the taproom. 
Our final night: Beetlejuice, followed by after hours ft. The Witch
Cheese flights, pretzels, beer & more will be available to distract you when necessary
Thanks to our friends at El Paseo Community Garden for offering us the big screen!