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Park, Tailgate, & Sail
Take the stress out of game day and make your trip to Soldier Field part of the fun! Join Harry Caray’s Navy Pier for Park,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
BOO! at the Zoo
Get ready for a boo-tiful day of Halloween fun at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly fall tradition! Enjoy festive décor, not-so-scary surprises,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Before Midnight – A Cinderella Tea Experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago invites families and fairytale lovers to step into a modern Cinderella story with “Before Midnight: A Cinderella Tea Experience,” an enchanting afternoon…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
World Music Festival Chicago: Global Peace Party
The free, all-ages celebration runs from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 4th at the Humboldt Park Fieldhouse and features performances by the Mary…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions
Sumo + Sushi Chicago
The Ultimate Edu-tainment Experience returns to The Fields Studios October 2–4. Spend an unforgettable evening experiencing the excitement, history, and traditions of Japan’s national sport—hosted…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest 2026
The 39th Annual Apple Fest runs on N. Lincoln Avenue between W. Lawrence and W. Sunnyside Avenues in Lincoln Square. Hours are Friday, October 2,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
BOO! at the Zoo
Get ready for a boo-tiful day of Halloween fun at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly fall tradition! Enjoy festive décor, not-so-scary surprises,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
JBF Greens Chicago x Creepies
Join JBF Greens and Chicago food lovers at Creepies, the highly anticipated new restaurant from chefs/owners Anna Posey and David Posey. Four years in the making, this neighborhood bistro from the Elske team…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
BOO! at the Zoo
Get ready for a boo-tiful day of Halloween fun at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly fall tradition! Enjoy festive décor, not-so-scary surprises,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Twilight Trivia Night – Snakes & Lattes
Sink your teeth into fun on October 6th at Snakes & Lattes Chicago with Twilight Saga Trivia! *This trivia will focus exclusively on the Twilight…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
BOO! at the Zoo
Get ready for a boo-tiful day of Halloween fun at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly fall tradition! Enjoy festive décor, not-so-scary surprises,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Chicago Art Fair
Taking place October 7 – 10, the inaugural Chicago Art Fair will bring together world-class galleries presenting exceptional contemporary and modern fine art in Chicago’s…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
BOO! at the Zoo
Get ready for a boo-tiful day of Halloween fun at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly fall tradition! Enjoy festive décor, not-so-scary surprises,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Chicago Art Fair
Taking place October 7 – 10, the inaugural Chicago Art Fair will bring together world-class galleries presenting exceptional contemporary and modern fine art in Chicago’s…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago’s favorite free and family-friendly festival is back at Lincoln Park Zoo for another season of harvest-time fun! From September through October, stop by the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
BOO! at the Zoo
Get ready for a boo-tiful day of Halloween fun at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly fall tradition! Enjoy festive décor, not-so-scary surprises,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Chicago Art Fair
Taking place October 7 – 10, the inaugural Chicago Art Fair will bring together world-class galleries presenting exceptional contemporary and modern fine art in Chicago’s…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago’s favorite free and family-friendly festival is back at Lincoln Park Zoo for another season of harvest-time fun! From September through October, stop by the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Really Really Free Market
The Really Really Free Market is a community-powered event where everything is free! Do you have extra firewood, coffee grounds, dog treats, shampoo, tea, house…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Lincoln Brunch Fest
Celebrate local food, businesses and live music at the third annual Lincoln Brunch Fest on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
BOO! at the Zoo
Get ready for a boo-tiful day of Halloween fun at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly fall tradition! Enjoy festive décor, not-so-scary surprises,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Before Midnight – A Cinderella Tea Experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago invites families and fairytale lovers to step into a modern Cinderella story with “Before Midnight: A Cinderella Tea Experience,” an enchanting afternoon…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration at Harrison
Tierra Colombiana Dance Ensemble presents a free, all-ages Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration at Harrison (Carter) Park on Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 4…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Chicago Art Fair
Taking place October 7 – 10, the inaugural Chicago Art Fair will bring together world-class galleries presenting exceptional contemporary and modern fine art in Chicago’s…
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