This weekend will be all about the Cubs as the World Series shifts to Wrigley Field, but there will still be plenty of other events in and around Chicago to keep you going until first pitch. 101st Annual Haunted House Oct. 28 Winnetka Start your weekend with a Friday morning visit to the Not So Scary Haunted […]
If you can’t wait for Halloween, you don’t have to wait any longer! Between two Spooktacular events in Glenview and Northbrook and a new event at Chicago Botanic Garden, the Halloween fun begins now. Plus, enjoy a fall festival at The Morton Arboretum and a shopping event in Evanston. Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns Oct. 20-23 […]
This weekend, Chicago museums will be offering discounts while more than 200 buildings in the city and suburbs will be open for exploring. Plus, “Romeo & Juliet” opens at The Joffrey Ballet, a fall family fest debuts in Rosemont, and a local foundation hosts a fundraising concert. Chicago Museum Week Begins Oct. 13 Chicago Take advantage […]
Between the Chicago Marathon and the Cubs, this is a big weekend in Chicago. Find even more events (three festivals, a cabaret for a good cause and a presidential debate watch party) in our weekly 5 Things to Do. The Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest Oct. 7-9 Highwood If you love pumpkins, there’s no better place […]
This weekend features two 21+ events and two family-friendly festivals. Plus, you can meet a U.S. soccer star in Winnetka. River to Rooftop Sept. 30 Chicago Say goodbye to rooftop season with one more outdoor party. Start at City Winery at the Riverwalk, where there will be a New Orleans-style second line marching band, before […]
During this first official weekend of fall, browse artwork at two expos, stop by two family-friendly festivals, or visit the Illinois Holocaust Museum for their newest exhibit. EXPO CHICAGO Sept. 22-25 Chicago For the fifth year, EXPO CHICAGO, or the International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, will present art from around the world at Navy […]
It’s time for round six of Chicago Ideas Week (CIW), one of the largest festivals our fantastic city has to offer. Between Oct. 17 and 23, you can attend talks, conversations and labs on a wealth of, well, ideas — from journalism to entrepreneurship to politics. With speakers this year including entertainment exec Ariel Emanuel, […]
This weekend, Winnetka will welcome fall with hayrides and seasonal activities and Historic Wagner Farm in Glenview will host a harvest bonfire. Highwood will also present a brand new wine and beer event, while the Lakeview Taco Fest will be back for a fourth year. Plus, meet a woman who became a spy in Nazi Germany. […]
This weekend is filled with events in and around Chicago. In addition to the events below, find must-see shows in our fall theater guide and discover five reasons to attend the Chicago Beach Polo Cup. Throwback Music Fest Sept. 9-11 Chicago Relive the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s at this brand new music festival. Kids will love the rock […]
Labor Day Weekend is (almost) here and there are plenty of ways to enjoy your extra day off in and around Chicago. Plus, you’ll find even more events in the final days of our 99 Days of Summer series. Chicago Jazz Festival Sept. 1-4 Chicago Spend (at least) one more summer evening at Millennium Park during […]
