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Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Oct3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, October 3rd
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Division Street Farmers Market
Oct4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Saturday, October 4th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Boo! at the Zoo
Oct4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Boo! at the Zoo

Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…

Saturday, October 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Chicago Composers Consortium // Caroline Jesalva // Shannon McGinnis & Corrine Costello // Constellation Men’s Ensemble
Oct4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Chicago Composers Consortium // Caroline Jesalva // Shannon McGinnis & Corrine Costello // Constellation Men’s Ensemble

Ear Taxi Festival presents an ear taxi concert. A dynamic afternoon of new music featuring bold performances and thought-provoking works. Baritone Brad Jungwirth joins the…

Saturday, October 4th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Logan Center Penthouse
915 E 60th St
Composer Showcase Featuring Quintet Attacca
Oct4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Composer Showcase Featuring Quintet Attacca

Ear Taxi Festival presents a Composer Showcase. Join us as Quintet Attacca premiers new works by Shane Scott Cook, Marybeth Kurnat, John Dorhauer, Gillian Rae…

Saturday, October 4th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Logan Center Penthouse
915 E 60th St
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day

Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 20, 2025. Join us for our 34th season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Sundays 6am-2pm through October…

Sunday, October 5th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Division Street Farmers Market
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Sunday, October 5th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park

The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) announces 23 local vendors for the 16th anniversary season of the Glenwood Sunday Market, which will operate every…

Sunday, October 5th
9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Glenwood Alfresco
Maxwell Street Market
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Maxwell Street Market

Visitors to the Maxwell Street Market will experience an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including handmade crafts, resale housewares, clothing, and much more.

Sunday, October 5th
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Maxwell Street Market
800 S. Desplaines St.
Boo! at the Zoo
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Boo! at the Zoo

Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…

Sunday, October 5th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Crossing Borders // La Caccina // Holocene
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Crossing Borders // La Caccina // Holocene

Ear Taxi Festival presents an ear taxi concert. Celebrate contemporary music with powerful performances from Crossing Borders Music, La Caccina, and Holocene. Crossing Borders’ program…

Sunday, October 5th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
PianoForte Chicago
1335 South Michigan Avenue
Division Street Farmers Market
Oct6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Monday, October 6th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Boo! at the Zoo
Oct6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Boo! at the Zoo

Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…

Monday, October 6th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Division Street Farmers Market
Oct7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Tuesday, October 7th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Boo! at the Zoo
Oct7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Boo! at the Zoo

Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…

Tuesday, October 7th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Division Street Farmers Market
Oct8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Wednesday, October 8th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Boo! at the Zoo
Oct8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Boo! at the Zoo

Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…

Wednesday, October 8th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Alyssa Arrigo and Leila Bowie McClenahan // Black Moon Trio
Oct8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Alyssa Arrigo and Leila Bowie McClenahan // Black Moon Trio

Ear Taxi Festival presents an ear taxi concert. Join Alyssa Arrigo and Leila Bowie McClenahan as they present works by four brilliant local composers, many…

Wednesday, October 8th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Elastic Arts
3429 W. Diversey #208
Division Street Farmers Market
Oct9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Thursday, October 9th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Boo! at the Zoo
Oct9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Boo! at the Zoo

Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…

Thursday, October 9th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Aśe // Nick Zoulek // Ty Bouque
Oct9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Aśe // Nick Zoulek // Ty Bouque

Ear Taxi Festival present an ear taxi concert. Aśe presents Revolt for Freedom, a powerful reimagining of history, flipping the narrative by empowering enslaved Africans…

Thursday, October 9th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 South Ashland Avenue
Division Street Farmers Market
Oct10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Friday, October 10th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Boo! at the Zoo
Oct10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Boo! at the Zoo

Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…

Friday, October 10th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Oct10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, October 10th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
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