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Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Oct26

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Sunday, October 26th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
Rappel In Northwest Chicago
Oct26
Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Rappel In Northwest Chicago

Conquer your limits at 168 feet up and rappel down the Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca Illinois. Professional equipment provided and no experience needed. Trained…

Sunday, October 26th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Westin Chicago Northwest
400 Park Blvd.
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Oct26
Tours & Attractions

Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…

Sunday, October 26th
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
ABLE presents Frankenstein
Oct26
Theatre & Performing Arts

ABLE presents Frankenstein

Following a sold-out run at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, A.B.L.E.—Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations is thrilled to bring our critically acclaimed adaptation of Frankenstein back to…

Sunday, October 26th
1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Theater Wit
Spooktacular 2025 | Clark Street
Oct26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Spooktacular 2025 | Clark Street

Grab your costumes and candy buckets – it’s time for another full weekend of trick-or-treating at Spooktacular in Lincoln Park.  Join the Lincoln Park Chamber…

Sunday, October 26th
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park
Clark Street, From Armitage to Diversey, Diversey from Lakeview to Orchard
EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu
Oct26
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…

Sunday, October 26th
1:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
EXP
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars
Oct26
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…

Sunday, October 26th
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
wyrd
Oct26
Theatre & Performing Arts

wyrd

Three ageless, timeless, deathless sisters in a basement in Bushwick One of them falls in love Another falls in hate The third tries to keep…

Sunday, October 26th
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
The Neighborhood of the Loners
Oct26
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Neighborhood of the Loners

The Neighborhood of the Loners is a place where residents live without social interactions or contact with the world around them. This sanctuary of solitude…

Sunday, October 26th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Mundelein Center For The Fine & Performing Arts
1020 W Sheridan Rd
Strange Cargo: The Doom of the Demeter
Oct26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Strange Cargo: The Doom of the Demeter

Based on Chapter Seven of Bram Stoker’s DRACULA, this gothic horror high seas adventure tells the shocking events aboard the cargo ship transporting Count Dracula’s belongings from…

Sunday, October 26th
3:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660
Clued In: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
Oct26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Clued In: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way

YOU’RE INVITED…to bear witness to a fully improvised murder mystery. Six improvisers find themselves trapped on stage with a murderer, and nobody knows who the…

Sunday, October 26th
4:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Oct26
Tours & Attractions

90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago

Experience Chicago’s Best 90-Min Architecture Boat Tour starting May 3, 2025! Led by expert tour guides, this is perfect for all ages. Explore the city’s…

Sunday, October 26th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Summer Of George
900 South Wells Street
Herbie Hancock
Oct26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Herbie Hancock

Overview A living legend, always looking forward After Herbie Hancock’s 2024 performance at Symphony Center, the Chicago Tribune hailed him as “one of music’s most catalytic forces,”…

Sunday, October 26th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Wheel of Improv
Oct26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Wheel of Improv

Chicago’s top comedians battle it out for laughs, glory, and sweet sweet points in an interactive game show, featuring a live studio audience (that’s you!)…

Sunday, October 26th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Mr. Wolf
Oct26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

12 years ago, Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now a precocious 15-year-old, she has been rescued and returned to a family that had nearly…

Sunday, October 26th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Oct27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Monday, October 27th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
The Sound of Music
Oct27
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…

Monday, October 27th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Ear Taxi Festival
Oct27
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,…

Monday, October 27th
Pumpkin Lights & Playful Frights
Oct27
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…

Monday, October 27th
wndr museum
1130 W Monroe St.
CSI | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form
Oct27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

CSI | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form

Evanston Art Center 2025 Exhibition: CSI | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form EXHIBITION DATES: September 27 – November 9, 2025 OPENING…

Monday, October 27th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
The Forgotten Lives Project
Oct27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Forgotten Lives Project

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to The Forgotten Lives Project   “I’m a digital collage artist and photographer and…

Monday, October 27th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Charting Imaginary Worlds: Why Fantasy and Games Are Inseparable
Oct27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Charting Imaginary Worlds: Why Fantasy and Games Are Inseparable

From Dungeons & Dragons to The Witcher, fantasy has long been a popular theme for games. But the relationship between fantasy and games is longer…

Monday, October 27th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Oct27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Monday, October 27th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Oct27
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…

Monday, October 27th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
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