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Name: Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Start: 2026-10-09T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-09T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Lincoln Park Zoo

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Chicago Gourmet 2026

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance

Sep23

October 3, 2026: Oct3
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,…
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Saturday, October 3rd
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct3
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…
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Saturday, October 3rd
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago 160 E Pearson St 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60611
160 E Pearson St 12th Floor
Oct3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Block Club Chicago Block Party 2026
Block Club Chicago’s end-of-summer Block Party takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, from noon to 9pm at Half Acre Beer Co., 2050 W. Balmoral Ave.…
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Half Acre Beer Co
2050 W Balmoral Ave
Oct3
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,…
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Saturday, October 3rd
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Giddings Plaza in Lincoln Square
4733 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Oct3
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…
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Saturday, October 3rd
5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
Oct3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Barbara Bates 40th Anniversary Celebration
Join us for this memorable gala. This milestone evening will begin with a cocktail reception in the Sky Room of the Main Tower and continue…
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Saturday, October 3rd
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Barack Obama Presidential Center
6001 S. Stony Island Ave.
Oct3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
SAUCED Night Market
The south side of Chicago is about to get a little saucier. On Friday and Saturday, October 2 and 3 from 5 to 10 p.m. at HOSTE (1857…
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Saturday, October 3rd
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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HOSTE
1857 W 16th St
Oct3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
FashionBar THE SHOWS: October 2026 – The Collective Runway Show
FashionBar THE SHOWS: October 2026 – The Collective Runway Show Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Water Tower Place…
The Magnificent Mile
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Oct3
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…
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
8:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
October 4, 2026: Oct4
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…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago
Oct4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
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,…
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
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Harry Caray’s Navy Pier
700 East Grand Avenue
Oct4
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,…
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct4
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…
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago 160 E Pearson St 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60611
160 E Pearson St 12th Floor
Oct4
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…
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
Oct4
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,…
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Giddings Plaza in Lincoln Square
4733 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
October 5, 2026: Oct5
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,…
Event details
Monday, October 5th
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct5
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…
Event details
Monday, October 5th
6:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Creepies
1360 W Randolph St
October 6, 2026: Oct6
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,…
Event details
Tuesday, October 6th
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct6
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…
Event details
Tuesday, October 6th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
October 7, 2026: Oct7
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,…
Event details
Wednesday, October 7th
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct7
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…
Event details
Wednesday, October 7th
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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THE MART
222 W Merchandise Mart Pl
October 8, 2026: Oct8
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,…
Event details
Thursday, October 8th
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct8
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…
Event details
Thursday, October 8th
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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THE MART
222 W Merchandise Mart Pl
October 9, 2026: Oct9
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…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Friday, October 9th
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago