Freaky Deaky 2016’s Set Times, Guidelines, Shuttle Info & More!
The Midwest’s spookiest Halloween festival is here! This Friday afternoon, Freaky Deaky will return to Brideview, IL, and Toyota Park will be filled with festival goers decked out in their favorite costumes, excited for a weekend filled with great music and great people. Here is everything you need to know before heading over to the festival!
Be sure to check out my Top Artist Picks for the weekend HERE!
Freaky Deaky 2016 Essential Information:
Dates: October 28th, 29th, & 30th
Showtimes: Friday-Sunday 2PM – 11PM
Venue Address: Toyota Park, 7000 Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455
Will Call Hours:
- Friday: 1PM-10PM
- Saturday: 1PM-10PM
- Sunday: 1PM-8:30PM
Important Info:
- Festival is ages 17+
- Will take place rain or shine
- Acts subject to change without notice if weather does not permit travel for artists
- Alcoholic beverages available; must present government-issued ID to get a 21+ wristband.
- Lockers with cell-phone charging available–info and booking HERE!
- Single and 3-Day Tickets still available HERE!
Acceptable Forms of ID:
- Any US government-issued driver’s license or ID card containing a photograph and date of birth
- US or foreign government-issued passport containing a photograph and date of birth
Unacceptable Forms of ID:
- NO school ID
- NO consular ID
- NO birth certificates
- NO photocopies of any ID
Freaky Deaky 2016 Set Times:
Add the artists you want to see and make your own schedule HERE!
Freaky Deaky 2016 Festival Map:
Parking Info and Shuttle Schedule:
- Parking will be available on-site for $20 per day or $45 for 3-day. These will be available for purchase upon arrival at the festival, cash only.
- Shuttles will depart from: Jaks Tap, 901 W. Jackson Chicago in the West Loop and The Hyatt Place McCormick
- Also shuttles for those staying out in the hotel blocks. Pick up/drop off at: TGIFridays at 6600 S. Cicero
- Shuttles $18-25 for single day round-trip; $45-60 for 3-day
- Shuttles departing to the festival starting at 1PM, last shuttle leaves the festival at 11:30PM
- Shuttles run every 30 minutes
- Book shuttles HERE!
Be Prepared For The Weather:
Looks like it’ll be a little chilly at night–make sure to dress warmly or bring a jacket! Fun onesies are a great option to keep warm and still stay festive with a costume.
Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:
Unfortunately, this festival season, many people have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses and other valuables during. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, there are opportunistic people who come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting party goers and it’s important to be mindful of your valuables while at the event.
Pay attention to who’s around you and what’s going on around you. Keep your wallet and phone in your front pocket(s) if you can. Treat your phone the same way you would treat cash; don’t set it down on a table or bar and look away. If a friend isn’t standing behind you in a crowd, be careful of your backpack or purse, and don’t put valuables in a pocket that could easily be unzipped by someone behind in a crowded spot without you realizing.
Freaky Deaky 2016 Do’s and Don’ts:
Acceptable Items:
- Sealed cigarette packs
- Digital phone
- Point and shoot cameras,
- Disposable cameras
- Fanny packs
- Empty camelbaks (you will be required to remove the pouch for inspection prior to entry),
- Purses
- European carry-alls
- Average school-sized backpacks (keep in mind the more stuff you bring, the longer everyone will wait in line)
- Blankets
- Hoolahoops
- Flags
- Sunglasses
- Hats
- Lighters
- Sun block
- Lip gloss
- Binoculars
- Positive attitudes 🙂
Prohibited Items:
- Alcohol
- Drugs or drug paraphernalia
- Large chains
- Massagers
- Laser pointers
- Glowsticks
- LED gloves
- Spiked jewelry
- Outside food or beverages
- Open or refillable E-Cigs or vaporizers
- Flag poles or totems
- Coolers
- Lawnchairs
- Tents
- Frisbees
- Large umbrellas
- Unsealed tampons
- Bota bags
- Stickers
- Poi instruments
- Stuffed animals/dolls
- Professional cameras
- GoPros
- Audio/video recording equipment
- Open cigarettes
- Any illegal substance
- Marker pens
- Unauthorized solicitations, sampling or flyers of any kind
- Dust masks
- Musical instruments including whistles, cans/bottles/glass, animals (except service animals)
- Pacifiers
- Spray paint or aerosol cans of any kind
- Weapons of any kind
- Unsealed eye drop containers
- Unopened over the counter medications
- Unopened bottle of vitamins
- Any other items deemed as posing a threat to the safe enjoyment of the concert by management, and bad attitudes.
Costume Guidelines:
Costumes are encouraged, but make sure to abide by these rules or you may be denied entry to the festival:
- No realistic looking weapons or weapon accessories of any kind including knives, guns, swords, axes, etc.
- Costume must be able to be taken off if deemed necessary for a proper search, including masks, hats, shoes etc.
- If your costume needs batteries, you will not be able to wear anything that requires more power than AA batteries.
- No Police, S.W.A.T. or public safety costumes allowed
- Absolutely no dust or gas masks of any kind even if they are part of a costume. These will not be allowed.
