Plan your spooky night out in Downtown Joliet. Walk to any or all of our participating businesses for some “spirited” entertainment and some themed food and spirits (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages). Local ghost stories, psychics, mini haunted houses, ghost hunters, aura readings, live music, and haunted tours at the Rialto are just some of the activities you can expect.
Free Parking after 5 p.m.: Ottawa Street Parking Deck at 110 N. Ottawa St.
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum
9 W. Cass St.
Food: Spooky dessert
Entertainment: Acoustic live music by Jeff Ritter
Juliet's Tavern
205 N. Chicago St.
Entertainment: Ghosts will be haunting Juliet’s and dying to tell you their stories over cocktails.
The Forge
22 W. Cass St.
Drinks: The Jack-o'-Lantern-Dusse, Grand Marnier, Orange Juice, Ginger Ale, Graham Cracker rim A Nightmare on Cass St.-Vodka, Lemonade, Muddle Blueberry and Sour
Entertainment: Costume contests | Tony Kidonakis: Pianist/Vocalist/Entertainer
Price: Free Entry
Joliet Public Library: Ottawa St. Branch
150 N. Ottawa St.
Drinks: Cider
Food: Cookies
Entertainment: Ghost stories with local history librarian Anneta Drilling
Price: Free Entry
Nail Inn Academy:
160 N. Chicago St.
Entertainment: Readings by Angel Talk psychic/medium ($35) | Haunted Tent ($5 donations for student scholarships) | Scary make-up)
The Strange & Unusual Gallery
34 W. Clinton St.
Drinks: Ghostly punch (non-alcoholic)
Entertainment: Two ghost hunters will be telling stories based in actual ghost hunts as well as have some tools of the trade on hand to show guests how to detect ghosts. Journey into the Obscure with Rob and Kara
Price: Free Entry
Waywards Art Haus
32 W. Clinton St.
Drinks: Witches Brew (non-alcoholic)
Entertainment: Visit the creatures of Waywards and try their interactive “Nightmare Box”! Tarot card reader will be available for a $10 suggested donation that will go toward future children’s workshops
Price: Free Entry
Rialto Square Theatre:
102 N. Chicago St.
Drinks: Beverages will be available for purchase
Entertainment: Guided Haunted Tours (30min tours) Once an hour, first come first serve. Times: 5:15pm | 6:15pm | 7:15pm | 8:15pm
Price: Free Entry
USF Art Gallery:
24 E. Van Buren St.
Drinks: Light refreshments
Entertainment: Enjoy a reception for the new “Innocent Dawn” art exhibition by Roger Carlson, alumnus of University of St. Francis.
Price: Free Entry
Richardson's
81 N. Chicago St.
Drinks: Purple Peaple Eater | Voodoo Punch | Howl At The Moon
