Educator Seminar

Designed for middle and high school educators, this two-part seminar includes facilitated activities, time in the Facing Freedom exhibition, scholarly talks, and field trip planning.

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Doja Cat – Tour Ma Vie World TourSat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:30pmUnited Center, Near West Side, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideOne Day Only

The Chicks: Taking the Long WaySaturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, 8:30pmThe Auditorium, The Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopTicketed via TicketmasterOne Weekend Only

South Side Science FestivalSaturday, October 3, 2026, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.The University of Chicago, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideFreeOne Day Only

Fuerza Regida – Tinley Park, IL – This Is Our Dream TourSaturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, 8pmCredit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Far SuburbsOne Weekend Only

Also in Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville

Topdog/UnderdogSeptember 17–November 1, 2026 at Steppenwolf; this production has evening and weekend matinee performancesSteppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleTicketed via SteppenwolfLimited Run

Fall Fest at Lincoln Park ZooSeptember 25–November 1, 2026; pumpkin patch open daily, live pumpkin carving weekends 10am–1pmLincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFreeLimited Run

Topdog/Underdog – ChicagoFriday, October 2, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 3, 3 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, October 4, 3 p.m.Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre – Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$50 – $171One Weekend Only

Bright Eyes Live In ConcertSun, Oct 4, 2026 · 7:30pmMetro Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleOne Day Only

DJ Shadow – Endtroducing 30th Anniversary TourFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pmThe Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleOne Day Only

More free events →

Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest 2026Through Oct 4, 2026; Friday 3–7pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am–6pmLincoln Avenue, Lawrence to Sunnyside, Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square$5 suggested donation to enterFree

World Music Festival Chicago: Global Peace PartySunday, October 4, 2026, noon–5pmHumboldt Park Fieldhouse (outdoor), Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownFreeOne Day Only

Maxwell Street Market – season finaleSunday, October 4, 2026, 10am–3pmMaxwell Street between S. Halsted St. and S. Union Ave., Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFreeOne Day Only

The Great Highwood Pumpkin FestivalOctober 2–4, 2026; Friday 4–10pm, Saturday noon–10pm, Sunday noon–9pmDowntown Highwood, Highwood, Far SuburbsFree

Smart Museum Fall Exhibition OpeningSaturday, October 3, 2026, 2–5pmSmart Museum of Art, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideFree admissionArt

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