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Chicago Pizza Pass
Aug6
Dec31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Pizza Pass

Say hello to the Choose Chicago Pizza Pass — your ticket to exploring the city’s iconic pizza scene one slice at a time. Choose Chicago…

Wednesday, August 6th
5:00 p.m.Wednesday, December 31st
7:00 p.m.
City wide
Yoko Ono's installation "Add Color (Refugee Boat)", courtesy the Museum of Contemporary Art
Oct18
Feb22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind

Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind presents one of the most comprehensive exhibitions to date of Yoko Ono, the trailblazing artist, celebrated musician, and formidable campaigner…

Saturday October 18, 2025Sunday February 22, 2026
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Halloween at Kings
Oct25
Oct31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Halloween at Kings

On Halloween night, Kings will offer a “Bowl One, Get One” deal, inviting guests to don their most haunting costumes for a chance to enjoy free bowling —…

Saturday, October 25thFriday, October 31st
1500 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
1500 N Clybourn Ave
The Sound of Music
Oct29
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Sound of Music

For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic…

Wednesday, October 29th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Ear Taxi Festival
Oct29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ear Taxi Festival

The Ear Taxi Festival 2025, themed “The Composer’s Voice,” is a landmark event showcasing contemporary concert music across Chicagoland from October 3 through November 2,…

Wednesday, October 29th
Pumpkin Lights & Playful Frights
Oct29
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Pumpkin Lights & Playful Frights

Step into WNDR this October for a seasonal spectacle like never before. Celebrate fall fun at WNDR Museum next month where treats, surprises, entertainment and…

Wednesday, October 29th
wndr museum
1130 W Monroe St.
“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”
Oct29

“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”

On view from Oct. 25, 2025, through Mar. 22, 2026, in the Chicago Rooms (2nd Floor North), this exhibition explores the intersections of caregiving, creativity…

Wednesday, October 29th
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Rooms, 2nd Floor North
Underground MISadventure at Field Museum
Oct29
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Underground MISadventure at Field Museum

Limited Run: October 3–November 2 | Included with an All-Access Pass Non-Chicago – $43; Chicago – $34 Something strange is stirring beneath the Field Museum.…

Wednesday, October 29th
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr,
The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.
Oct29

The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.

The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S. is a large-scale exhibition celebrating the rich history of The Joffrey Ballet and the life of Robert Joffrey. The…

Wednesday, October 29th
659 W. Wrightwood Ave Chicago, IL 60614
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Oct29
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…

Wednesday, October 29th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Boo! at the Zoo
Oct29
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 29th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Oct29
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…

Wednesday, October 29th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Oct29
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Wednesday, October 29th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit
Oct29
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit

Good grief! Join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang at Chicago Children’s Museum! Step into Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit and be transported into…

Wednesday, October 29th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Chicago
Oct29
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Chicago

Museum of Illusions Chicago adds a playful Halloween twist this season! From Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31, 2025, families can enjoy early trick-or-treating.…

Wednesday, October 29th
10:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Museum of Illusions Chicago
25 E Washington St
EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu
Oct29
Tours & Attractions

EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu

Be among the first to experience EXP Rosemont, a brand-new 26,000-square-foot immersive destination blending art, science and technology through rotating world-class experiences. Opening its doors…

Wednesday, October 29th
1:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
EXP
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Ravenswood Costume Crawl
Oct29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ravenswood Costume Crawl

Join the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) for the annual Ravenswood Costume Crawl, where local haunts team up for an evening of treats, drinks,…

Wednesday, October 29th
5:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
1770 W Berteau Ave, Ste 101
Tropical Wednesdays
Oct29
Tours & Attractions

Tropical Wednesdays

Immerge yourself in a cultural experience as Latin dances come alive on Taylor street – Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Cha Cha Cha with margarita!

Wednesday, October 29th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Vintage Bar Chicago
1449 W. Taylor St.
Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars
Oct29
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars

Motherhood, marijuana, and the multiverse collide in this Chicago-set story of family, immigration, and American identity. Like millions of Americans, Clara is doing her best…

Wednesday, October 29th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago Bulls vs. Sacramento Kings
Oct29
Wednesday, October 29th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
The Mothman Cometh
Oct29
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Mothman Cometh

After anaward-winning summer tour through Green Bay, Edinburgh, Berlin, and Philadelphia, Whisper Theatre’s  The Mothman Cometh returns to the Newport Theater for 3 nights only,…

Wednesday, October 29th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Newport Theater
956 West Newport Avenue
Paranormal Activity – A New Story Live On Stage
Oct29
Theatre & Performing Arts

Paranormal Activity – A New Story Live On Stage

“★ ★ ★ ★! Enough connection to the movies to be beloved by fans, while being completely accessible to the unfamiliar.” –Chicago Sun-Times “The one…

Wednesday, October 29th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
800 East Grand Avenue
Revolution(s)
Oct29
Theatre & Performing Arts

Revolution(s)

By Zayd Ayers Dohrn Music and Lyrics by Tom Morello Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III October 4 – November 9, 2025 Put your hands…

Wednesday, October 29th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
Crowd Work Wednesday at The Comedy Bar
Oct29
Music & Comedy

Crowd Work Wednesday at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Crowd Work Wednesday is a weekly…

Wednesday, October 29th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
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