Ready for Your Close-Up?
Okay, show us what you've got! Share a photo of your DIY Halloween look and tell us the story behind it.
Five finalists will take the street in Downtown Chicago on October 24!
You're on the Runway!
Your Haunted Runway entry has been submitted—now it’s time to share your spotlight. Spread the word and invite your friends, family and community to vote for you before October 5, 2026. Public voting will determine which entries move on to take the runway at the Arts in the Dark Parade in Downtown Chicago. Finalists will be notified by October 7
Don’t forget:
- Tag @GoodwillGreaterMC on your social posts.
- Use hashtags #TheHauntedRunway and #GoodwillThriftStudio.
- Rally your fans—only five finalists will be chosen to participate in the Arts in the Dark Parade (10/24), where the live audience will decide who takes the crown.
- Copy and paste this link - bit.ly/TheHauntedRunway2026 to share with your friends and family and tell them to head to the VOTE tab to vote for YOU!
Want Bonus Entries?
Share your unique link to earn bonus entries for every friend who enters!
Look Submitted. Now Get Those Votes.
Your DIY masterpiece is officially in the running. Now rally the group chat, call your mom, text your bestie—whatever it takes. Get your people to vote by October 5 for your chance to make the top 5 and take The Haunted Runway in Downtown Chicago.
Share Your DIY Process with Us! In case you didn't know, we are obsessed with your creativity. Show us on social how you made your look for an opportunity to be featured on our channel!:
- Tag @GoodwillGreaterMC on your post.
- Use hashtags #TheHauntedRunway and #GoodwillThriftStudio.
- Rally your fans—only five finalists will be chosen to participate in the Arts in the Dark Parade (10/24), where the live audience will decide who takes the crown.
- Copy and paste this link - bit.ly/TheHauntedRunway2026 to share with your friends and family and tell them to head to the VOTE tab to vote for YOU!
Which Costume Casts the Strongest Spell?
See a look that belongs on the runway? Vote for your favorite DIY Halloween look. The 5 entries with the most votes will take The Haunted Runway in Downtown Chicago.
VOTING CLOSES OCT. 5