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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…
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…
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…
Friday, October 31st
9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th StreetMuseums, 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…
Friday, October 31st
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.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…
Friday, October 31st
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield MallFestivals, 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,…
Friday, October 31st
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf RdTours & 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.…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing
This exhibition at the National Public Housing Museum explores the role of open space—large lawns and tenant gardens, paved paths and play spaces, shady seating…
Friday, October 31st
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.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…
Friday, October 31st
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State StMusic & Comedy
Chicken Little
The Sky is Falling! The Sky is Falling! Join Chicken Little and her friends –Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey and others– as she journeys…
Friday, October 31st
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655Theatre & Performing Arts
Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
Follow Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to Neverland! The adventures are endless in a world of pirates and mayhem. Let your imagination fly to a place…
Friday, October 31st
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont AveTours & Attractions
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago. But as fun as that is, it’s…
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…
Friday, October 31st
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. EntranceTours & 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…
Friday, October 31st
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza DrTours & 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…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Muti Conducts Strauss, Hindemith & Dvořák 9
Overview Music Director Emeritus for Life Riccardo Muti returns with an all-time orchestral favorite: Dvořák’s New World Symphony. Its glorious melodies capture the folk songs and spirituals…
Friday, October 31st
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Pigmented Black Fine Art Faire
Pigment International’s Pigmented: Black Fine Art Faire will take place October 31 – November 2, 2025, at the acclaimed Zhou B Art Center, located at 1029…
Friday, October 31st
5:00 p.m. – Sunday, November 2nd
5:00 p.m.Zhou B Art Center
1029 W. 35th StreetTours & Attractions
Chicago Seadog Haunted River Tour
Step aboard our Seadog Haunted Tours for a fun-filled journey through Chicago’s history of ghosts, spirits, scandals, and sins. As you cruise along the Chicago…
Friday, October 31st
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza DrFestivals, 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…
Friday, October 31st
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee AveMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
Haunted House Party at Shedd Aquarium
Join us for a frightfully fun night at the first-ever Haunted House Party, where house music and Halloween collide. Come dressed in your creepiest, kookiest costumes…
Friday, October 31st
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Mystery at the Museum: Masquerade Heist
This Halloween season, WNDR Museum transforms into a world of secrets & stolen wonders. The Masquerade Heist will run from Oct 4 to Nov 1…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Infinite Wrench
Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…
Friday, October 31st
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
ComedySportz Chicago
Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…
Friday, October 31st
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Malarkey Comedy
1501 N. Kingsbury St.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
ComedySportz Chicago
Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…
Friday, October 31st
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St

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