Flotsam River Circus

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Flotsam River Circus has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.

Flotsam River Circus, a troupe of world-class musicians, puppeteers, and circus artists who travel aboard a handmade raft, is bringing its magical floating spectacle to the Chicago area for a series of free performances from September 16th through September 21st! The troupe will perform at Ping Tom Park in Chinatown on September 16, 17, 19, and 20, at Centennial Park in Lincolnwood on September 18

Also in Downtown, the Loop & West Loop

Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota VikingsSun, Sep 20, 2026 · 12:00pmSoldier Field, Museum Campus, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOne Day Only

Chicago Live at Navy PierSat, Sep 19 and Sun, Sep 20, 2026; Saturday 12–9 p.m., Sunday 12–6 p.m.Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFREEOne Weekend Only

Dirty Dancing (Chicago)Sep 9–20, 2026; closes Sun, Sep 20, 2026James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W Randolph, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopLimited Run

Atsuko Okatsuka – The Big Bowl TourFriday, September 18, 2026, 8:00 p.m.The Chicago Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOne Weekend Only

Fall Magnificent Mile Art FestivalSaturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM both days875 North Michigan Avenue plaza, Magnificent Mile, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFree admissionOne Weekend Only

More free events →

The 27th Anniversary Englewood Jazz FestivalSeptember 17–19, 2026; Thursday and Friday sets from 5:30 p.m. indoors, Saturday noon–6 p.m. outdoorsHamilton Park and Cultural Center, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideFreeOne Weekend Only

Annual Lakeview East Festival of the ArtsSeptember 19–20, 2026; Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (music, food and drink through 10 p.m.); Sunday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.North Broadway, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$5 suggested donationFree

Eckhart Park Farmer’s MarketSat, Sep 19, 2026 · 9:00amEckhart Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownFreeOne Day Only

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