The Block Collects 2026

The Block Collects 2026 at Block Museum of Art, Evanston & Oak Park, On view 2026-09-09 through 2026-12-06. Listed for this weekend in chicago; check the venue for the current schedule.

Also in Evanston & Oak Park

Northwestern vs. Penn StateFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00pmRyan Field, 1501 Central, Evanston & Oak ParkOne Day Only

A Talk and Singalong with Monty Python’s Eric IdleSunday, October 4, 2026, 1–2pm CTCahn Auditorium, Evanston, Evanston & Oak ParkPaid ticketsOne Day Only

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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

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

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

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

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