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Book your room(s) today to qualify for the special WeeM rate of $132!

A chocolate waterfall is currently under negotiation!

A government-issued photo id is required to access any program serving alcohol—that includes Pretentious Drinking!

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This site will be updated with the latest information as it becomes available.

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To make registration easy, our new online form will automatically calculate your registration rate for you. Whether you plan to pay online using a credit card (preferred) or send a check via postal mail, please start by filling out the online registration form. If you elect not to use a credit card, mailing instructions will be provided after you complete the form.

Ready to register? Please read the Code of Conduct first by tapping/clicking on the button to the right of “Advantages of Preregistering” below. Then have your Mensa number handy to qualify for the Mensa rate. Click/Tap here to register now!

Advantages of Preregistering?

  • Easy, Quick Check-in—no forms to fill out
  • Qualify for Discounted Rate
  • Pre-Printed Badge

Via Mail

You can fill out the online registration form (preferred) if you are paying by check. You will see instructions about where to mail your check after submitting your form. Otherwise to both register and pay by mail, please contact the registrar .

Registration Rates

Please note that Mensa rates assume membership in good standing. IDs will be verified on-site when you pick up your badge. The additional charge for non-Mensans or Mensans whose membership has lapsed is $10.

There is no charge for children age 8 and under to attend when accompanied by a registered adult; and there is a discount for attendees under 21 years of age.

Full (4-day) Registration

This is your best value, particularly if you register early! Enjoy four days of programming, hospitality, and fun activities hosted by Chicago Area Mensa!

Payment received by: Mensa Member
Adult (21+) Under 21 (Ages 9-20)
May 4
(Early Bird)
$135 $80
July 17 $140 $80
October 16 $150 $90
At the Door $175 $100
Non-Members
Add $10 to the rates above
Children (Age 8 and under)
No charge to attend. Nominal charge for babysitting (see Kids' Room). Must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Age as of October 29th

Single Day Passes

Please note that the $10 additional charge for non-members applies ONCE per person per registration. Please also note that there is no Early Bird discount for single day passes, though there is a discount for registering in advance. The registration form will calculate this for you automatically.

Adult (21+) Rates:

Payment received by: Oct. 16 At the Door
Thursday $25 $30
Friday OR Saturday $70 $80
Sunday $10
Non-Members Add $10 to the total registration

Under 21 (Ages 9-20) Rates:

Payment received by: Oct. 16 At the Door
Thursday $20
Friday OR Saturday $45 $50
Sunday $10
Non-Members Add $10 to the total registration
Children (Age 8 and under)
No charge to attend. Nominal charge for babysitting (see Kids' Room). Must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Age as of the earliest date for which you are registering

Cancellation Policy

An 8-percent processing fee will be charged for cancellation and refund requests received by October 16th. Cancellation and refund requests received after that date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, based on circumstance and event viability.

Questions?

Please contact us  if you have any questions regarding your registration, cancellations, or these rates. Contact our WeeM Chair  if you have any questions about WeeM in general.

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Deadlines

  • Lodging - The hotel is offering a WeeM rate of $132 through Thursday, October 8th, subject to availability. If the hotel block is full, please contact our WeeM Chair  who will try to expand the block.

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Add HalloweeM @Westin North Shore Hotel

HalloweeM @Westin North Shore Hotel
[p]Chicago Area Mensa’s Regional Gathering (RG) HalloweeM is being held at the Westin North Shore Hotel. This is a large (about 500 attendees), fun, family-friendly event. Drinks, snacks, and most meals are included. There are games, tournaments, dances, and a multi-track program as well as the infamous Costume Contest on Friday and both Pretentious Drinking and the Epicurean Experience on Saturday. [/p][p]We encourage you to register and book your room in advance to qualify for any discounts, but you may register on-site. [p]Please sign-up on the website to volunteer in in late September or during October.[/p][p]Bring books and media to donate to our book sale—all proceeds are donated to a charity.[/p][p]See our HalloweeM website ([url]https://chicago.us.mensa.org/weem/index.php[/url]) for the most up-to-date details.[/p]
2026-10-29
16:00
2026-11-01
13:00
601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

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