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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
Brass Tack’s Gold Coast Literary Club hosted by Ladies Who Lit
Brass Tack’s Gold Coast Literary Club, hosted by Ladies Who Lit will bring readers together at the hotel’s signature restaurant for an ongoing monthly series…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
American Airlines Global Wine Dinner Series: It’s All Greek: Wines of the Islands & Beyond
City Winery presents American Airlines Global Wine Dinner Series: It’s All Greek: Wines of the Islands & Beyond on Thursday, October 22nd at 6:30 PM.…
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.…
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
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
Zoo Brews: Howls and Growls
Come for the brews, stay for the boos! Zoo Brews: Howls and Growls is an adults-only Halloween party at Lincoln Park Zoo that lets you…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
DETROIT ’67
Detroit ’67 A Play by Dominique Morisseau Directed by Aaron Reese Boseman Running through November 1, 2026 ★★★★ “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. THE CAST IS FIRE!” –Bonnie…
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.…
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
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
Spooktacular: Lincoln Avenue
Get ready for two days of trick-or-treating fun in Lincoln Park! Spooktacular returns with a weekend of Halloween festivities for the whole family. Dress up…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Slightly Spooky October at Navy Pier
Join us for free movies at Navy Pier in Crystal Gardens on Saturdays, October 17 and 24, plus trick-or-treating throughout the Pier on Halloween, October…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Gompers Park Ghoulfest
Gompers Ghoulfest is back by popular demand for a second year! “Little” Gompers Park will transform into an enchanted fall landscape for the occasion. The…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
DETROIT ’67
Detroit ’67 A Play by Dominique Morisseau Directed by Aaron Reese Boseman Running through November 1, 2026 ★★★★ “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. THE CAST IS FIRE!” –Bonnie…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
The Haunted Museum
Do you dare enter the Haunted Museum? Guided demon hunts, spooky stories, creepy crafts, mummification demonstrations, and more! Dress up in your costume and experience…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Wine Fest at Hubbard Inn – Tastings Included
Tix include 15 tastings, giveaways & more! There will be a variety of wines to try at this one of a kind venue! Wine not…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade
LUMA8 proudly announces the 12th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade, a family-friendly event featuring unique floats, spectacle puppets, and all forms of creative…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Runway LatinX 2026 – Glam Reimagined
Runway Latinx (RLX) is founded and produced by Arabel Alva Rosales, J.D. RLX highlights Fashion, Gastronomy, Mixology, and Entertainment. This year will take place over…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Zoo Brews: Howls and Growls
Come for the brews, stay for the boos! Zoo Brews: Howls and Growls is an adults-only Halloween party at Lincoln Park Zoo that lets you…
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