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Tasty Tuesdays – Try Fall Cocktail recipes – Oakbrook
Join us for Tasty Tuesdays – Try Spirits & Spice Fall Cocktail Recipes in Oakbrook! Indulge in an afternoon of delicious drinks and delightful flavors.…
Tuesday, September 10th
5:00 p.m. – Tuesday, November 19th
6:00 p.m.Spirits & Spice Oakbrook
441 Oakbrook CenterFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
ART on THE MART
ART on THE MART is one of the world’s largest digital art platforms that transforms an architectural landmark into a permanent, larger-than-life canvas. A shining…
Thursday, September 12th – Wednesday, November 20thTHE MART
222 W Merchandise Mart PlFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Dive into the wonderful world of autumn-from picking the perfect pumpkin to taking in the scents of hot cider and toasted s’mores-with Lincoln Park Zoo’s…
Friday, September 27th
10:00 a.m. – Sunday, October 27th
5:00 p.m.Lincoln Park Zoo
ChicagoFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
Puttshack Oakbrook Welcomes Fall Season with Limited Time Oktoberfest Specials
Puttshack, the world’s first and only tech-infused mini golf experience, is thrilled to unveil its fall happenings. This season, Puttshack is jam packed with exciting…
Tuesday, October 1st
11:00 a.m. – Thursday, October 31st
11:00 p.m.Puttshack Oak Brook
1828 Oakbrook CenterFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Logandale’s Haunted Windows
Join us for the Logan Square and Avondale Spooky Spectacular, a community event that promises to bring hauntingly good fun for all ages! As the…
Thursday, October 3rd – Thursday, October 31stLogan Square Park – 3150 W LOGAN BLVD, CHICAGO, IL
3150 W. Logan BlvdFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Fashion Week
Chicago Fashion Week® (CHIFW), a 12-day lineup of special events, running Oct. 9-20, focused on the city’s fashion industry. Events including fashion shows and presentations,…
Wednesday, October 9th – Sunday, October 20thVarious locationsFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
NoMI Gallery x The Curio: Chicago Fashion Week
Image: Brody Boggs Step into NoMI Gallery, an elevated artistic haven nestled on the 7th floor, right at the doorstep of NoMI Kitchen. Crafted to…
Wednesday, October 9th
10:00 a.m. – Friday, November 15th
10:00 p.m.Park Hyatt Chicago @ NoMI Gallery
800 N Michigan AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
Abbott Chicago 5K
Chicago is more than just a big city. It’s a city of neighborhoods and people that represent vibrant and diverse backgrounds and cultures. Every October,…
Saturday, October 12thGrant Park
ChicagoFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Division Street Farmers Market
Support local farmers and eat fresh! Link Up Illinois (a program of Experimental Station) has been making it easier for Illinois residents to access fresh,…
Saturday, October 12th
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.100 W. Division St.
100 W. Division St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Science Works at Griffin MSI
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is holding our Museum-wide annual science fair, Science Works, on Saturday, October 12, included with Museum entry. Guests…
Saturday, October 12th
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S DuSable Lake Shore DriveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Read-A-Palooza 2024
Enjoy a dog-friendly fall literacy jamboree with prizes, entertainment, snacks, and book/school supply/dog giveaways. provided by our generous in-kind sponsors!! Join us on Saturday, October 12 from 10 am…
Saturday, October 12th
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Fred anderson Park
1629 S Wabash AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Play Unstoppable Festival
It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…
Saturday, October 12th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale RoadFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event
Meet Mateo & Z-Blob from LEGO DREAMZzz and defend the dream world in the limited-time event happening June 28th – July 29th! The Never Witch…
Saturday, October 12th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale RoadFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
6th Annual Chicago Printers Guild Publishers Fair
This fall, ALL are welcome to join us for the 6th Annual Chicago Printers Guild Publishers Fair under the Tiffany Dome at the Chicago Cultural…
Saturday, October 12th
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
The Great Filipino Songbook at Revere Park
THE GREAT FILIPINO SONGBOOK at REVERE PARK Oct 12 2024 | 1 to 4 PM Revere Park | 2509 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL…
Saturday, October 12th
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Jack O’Lantern World
Jack O’Lantern World is famous for its 5000 hand-carved pumpkins and 2000+ LB US National Champion giant pumpkins. The event is organized by All Community…
Saturday, October 12th
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.215 S Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL. 60047
215 S Rand RoadFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Uprising: a night of performance benefitting the Palestinian circus community
Join us October 12th at 8pm for spectacle and solidarity! Uprising is a night of performance benefitting the Palestinian circus community, organized in collaboration with…
Saturday, October 12th
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.aloft circus arts
3324 West Wrightwood AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Fashion Week Frenzy: Fashion-Themed Night at Elements Saturdays
Join us for an unforgettable night at Fashion Week Frenzy, a fashion-themed party in Chicago’s Chinatown! Show off your best fashion looks, enjoy live beats…
Saturday, October 12th
10:00 p.m. – Sunday, October 13th
3:00 a.m.Elements
2002 S. Wentworth Avenue 2nd FloorFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Dark Hollows Haunted Hayride
Chicago’s newest haunted attraction has come to Elgin, IL! Take a trip on a haunted hayride through cursed woods, where nightmarish monsters, crazed madmen, and unspeakable…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. On race day, runners will set out to…
Sunday, October 13thGrant Park
ChicagoFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont Opening Day
Sunday Funday is back! Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 28, 2024. Join us for our 33rd season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont.…
Sunday, October 13th
6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont
6920 N Mannheim RdFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Play Unstoppable Festival
It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…
Sunday, October 13th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
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