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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, 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…
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…
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…
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
Taste of Portugal – Chicago
Chicago’s First Portuguese Restaurant Week Celebrates the Flavors and Culture of Portugal Weeklong Event Brings Chicagoans Together to Discover Portugal through Food and Wine CHICAGO…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
16th Annual West Town Art Walk
Celebrate Chicago’s creative community at the 16th Annual West Town Art Walk, a free, neighborhood-wide celebration featuring local artists, galleries, small businesses, music, food and…
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, 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,…
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
INCREDIBLE INSECTS: Interactive Live Bug Exhibit
This Halloween season, join us for the third year of Incredible Insects at The Butterfly House at Navy Pier: an interactive exhibit featuring wacky and…
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
Chicago Humanities Fall Festival Northwestern Day 2026
Evanston Day takes place at Northwestern University on Saturday, Oct. 4. The day’s highlights include the return of a three-part U.S. Constitution series, the first…
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
Crush Camp: Interactive Winemaking Experience
Go behind the scenes of winemaking at City Winery with Crush Camp, an interactive experience designed to get you closer to the craft. Learn about…
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
INCREDIBLE INSECTS: Interactive Live Bug Exhibit
This Halloween season, join us for the third year of Incredible Insects at The Butterfly House at Navy Pier: an interactive exhibit featuring wacky and…
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
INCREDIBLE INSECTS: Interactive Live Bug Exhibit
This Halloween season, join us for the third year of Incredible Insects at The Butterfly House at Navy Pier: an interactive exhibit featuring wacky and…
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,…
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