Free
Illinois residents get free Monday access to the museum’s permanent and temporary shows.
Going? Keep it.
More on Monday
74th Annual Chicago Columbus Day ParadeMonday, October 12, 2026; opening ceremony at 12 PM at Dearborn Street and Wacker Drive, then the parade steps off south on Dearborn to Van BurenDearborn Street, Wacker Drive to Van Buren Street, The Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOne Day Only
Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour – Night TwoMonday, October 12, 2026, 7:00 PMUnited Center, Near West Side, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideTickets via TicketmasterOne Day Only
Also in Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Lincoln Park Wine FestOctober 9–11, 2026; Friday 5–10pm, Saturday 11am–10pm, Sunday 11am–7pmJonquil Park, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleGeneral admission from $30One Weekend Only
Jordan Jensen LiveSat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:30pmThe Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleOne Weekend Only
Music Box of Horrors: Possession, In the Mouth of Madness & Event HorizonSaturday, October 10, 2026, 6:45 PMMusic Box Theatre, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$13 for most screeningsOne Day Only
More free events →
Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher GroundThrough Nov 8, 2026Chicago Cultural Center, The Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFREELimited Run
Abbott Health & Fitness ExpoThursday, October 8 – Saturday, October 10, 2026McCormick Place, North Building, Hall B1, Near South Side, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFree and open to the publicOne Weekend Only
Chicago Latino Dance Festival at HumboldtSunday, October 11, 2026, 3:00–5:00 PMHumboldt (Alexander Von) Park, Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownFREEOne Day Only