Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: 62nd Chicago International Film Festival
Start: 2026-10-23T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-23T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Multiple Locations

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Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Windy City Smokeout

United Center Parking Lot

Jul8

October 14, 2026: Oct14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
HACK JOB, A Comedy Show
HACK JOB COMEDY A biweekly showcase of Chicago’s best comedians at Blind Barber in Fulton Market! SHOW DETAILS: Doors @ 6 pm Show @ 7…
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Wednesday, October 14th
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Blind Barber
948 W Fulton Market
October 15, 2026: Oct15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
62nd Chicago International Film Festival
As the longest-running competitive film festival in North America, The Chicago International Film Festival brings more than 150 films from around the world to Chicago.…
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Thursday, October 15th
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Multiple Locations
Oct15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
Chicago Farmers Markets sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds – at Chicago’s longest running farmers market on Daley…
Loop
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Thursday, October 15th
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Oct15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
THE WORLD CUP @ AMARU ⚽
Watch the World Cup live at Amaru with match-day drink specials inspired by the teams on the pitch. Guests can enjoy featured cocktails priced by…
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Thursday, October 15th
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
October 16, 2026: Oct16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
62nd Chicago International Film Festival
As the longest-running competitive film festival in North America, The Chicago International Film Festival brings more than 150 films from around the world to Chicago.…
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Friday, October 16th
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Multiple Locations
Oct16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
THE WORLD CUP @ AMARU ⚽
Watch the World Cup live at Amaru with match-day drink specials inspired by the teams on the pitch. Guests can enjoy featured cocktails priced by…
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Friday, October 16th
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Oct16
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…
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Friday, October 16th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
October 17, 2026: Oct17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
62nd Chicago International Film Festival
As the longest-running competitive film festival in North America, The Chicago International Film Festival brings more than 150 films from around the world to Chicago.…
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Saturday, October 17th
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Oct17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Division Street Farmers Market
Chicago Farmers Markets sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds – at Chicago’s longest running farmers market on Daley…
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Saturday, October 17th
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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100 W. Division St.
100 W. Division St.
Oct17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
THE WORLD CUP @ AMARU ⚽
Watch the World Cup live at Amaru with match-day drink specials inspired by the teams on the pitch. Guests can enjoy featured cocktails priced by…
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Saturday, October 17th
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
October 18, 2026: Oct18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
62nd Chicago International Film Festival
As the longest-running competitive film festival in North America, The Chicago International Film Festival brings more than 150 films from around the world to Chicago.…
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Sunday, October 18th
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Oct18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wicker Park Farmers Market
The Wicker Park Farmers Market will return on May 3 for its 26th outdoor season. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 2…
Wicker Park / Bucktown
Event details
Sunday, October 18th
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Wicker Park
1425 N. Damen Avenue
Oct18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Artisan Market – Fulton Market
The Chicago Artisan Market – Fulton Market returns to historic Morgan MFG (401 N. Morgan St., Chicago) in 2026 for six delightful indoor Sunday markets. …
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Sunday, October 18th
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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401 North Morgan Street Chicago
401 North Morgan Street
Oct18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
THE WORLD CUP @ AMARU ⚽
Watch the World Cup live at Amaru with match-day drink specials inspired by the teams on the pitch. Guests can enjoy featured cocktails priced by…
Event details
Sunday, October 18th
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
October 19, 2026: Oct19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
62nd Chicago International Film Festival
As the longest-running competitive film festival in North America, The Chicago International Film Festival brings more than 150 films from around the world to Chicago.…
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Monday, October 19th
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Oct19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
THE WORLD CUP @ AMARU ⚽
Watch the World Cup live at Amaru with match-day drink specials inspired by the teams on the pitch. Guests can enjoy featured cocktails priced by…
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Monday, October 19th
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
October 20, 2026: Oct20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
62nd Chicago International Film Festival
As the longest-running competitive film festival in North America, The Chicago International Film Festival brings more than 150 films from around the world to Chicago.…
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Tuesday, October 20th
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Oct20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
THE WORLD CUP @ AMARU ⚽
Watch the World Cup live at Amaru with match-day drink specials inspired by the teams on the pitch. Guests can enjoy featured cocktails priced by…
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Tuesday, October 20th
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
October 21, 2026: Oct21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
62nd Chicago International Film Festival
As the longest-running competitive film festival in North America, The Chicago International Film Festival brings more than 150 films from around the world to Chicago.…
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Wednesday, October 21st
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Oct21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
THE WORLD CUP @ AMARU ⚽
Watch the World Cup live at Amaru with match-day drink specials inspired by the teams on the pitch. Guests can enjoy featured cocktails priced by…
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Wednesday, October 21st
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
October 22, 2026: Oct22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
62nd Chicago International Film Festival
As the longest-running competitive film festival in North America, The Chicago International Film Festival brings more than 150 films from around the world to Chicago.…
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Thursday, October 22nd
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Oct22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
Chicago Farmers Markets sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds – at Chicago’s longest running farmers market on Daley…
Loop
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Thursday, October 22nd
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Oct22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
THE WORLD CUP @ AMARU ⚽
Watch the World Cup live at Amaru with match-day drink specials inspired by the teams on the pitch. Guests can enjoy featured cocktails priced by…
Event details
Thursday, October 22nd
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
October 23, 2026: Oct23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
62nd Chicago International Film Festival
As the longest-running competitive film festival in North America, The Chicago International Film Festival brings more than 150 films from around the world to Chicago.…
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Friday, October 23rd
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Multiple Locations