Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville the weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026: 62 picks.
62 picks · checked Sep 21
Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre – Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyvillevictorgrigas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA play about brotherhood, identity and survival in Steppenwolf's intimate Downstairs Theatre.
Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre – Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyvillevictorgrigas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA play about brotherhood, identity and survival in Steppenwolf's intimate Downstairs Theatre.
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Metro Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJoi Ito · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBright Eyes plays Metro Chicago in Lakeview evening.
Metro Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJoi Ito · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleDJ Shadow celebrates 30 years of his debut album Endtroducing at The Vic Theatre.
The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleDJ Shadow celebrates 30 years of his debut album Endtroducing at The Vic Theatre.
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Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJrbarc! · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree harvest fun at the zoo: s'mores, pro pumpkin carvers, pick-your-own pumpkins and live music.
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJrbarc! · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree harvest fun at the zoo: s'mores, pro pumpkin carvers, pick-your-own pumpkins and live music.
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Victory Gardens Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleMarc Heiden - User: (WT-shared) Gorilla Jones at wts wikivoyage · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA world premiere that drops a campus speaker into a faculty at war,.
Victory Gardens Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleMarc Heiden - User: (WT-shared) Gorilla Jones at wts wikivoyage · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA world premiere that drops a campus speaker into a faculty at war,.
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A Red Orchid Theatre, Old Town, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJim Hudgins/USFWS. Illustrative bird image. · public domain · Wikimedia CommonsCatch the four-Jeff-Award return engagement before its limited run closes Sunday.
A Red Orchid Theatre, Old Town, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJim Hudgins/USFWS. Illustrative bird image. · public domain · Wikimedia CommonsCatch the four-Jeff-Award return engagement before its limited run closes Sunday.
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Landmark Century Centre Cinema, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleDiscoA340 · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsCatch three days of indie horror screenings, filmmaker meetups and a late-night queer block.
Landmark Century Centre Cinema, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleDiscoA340 · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsCatch three days of indie horror screenings, filmmaker meetups and a late-night queer block.
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The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvillePaul R. Burley · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Bravo recap podcast brings its award-winning mix of gossip and comedy to the Vic.
The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvillePaul R. Burley · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Bravo recap podcast brings its award-winning mix of gossip and comedy to the Vic.
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The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJapanese rock band Band-maid brings its World Tour 2026 to The Vic Theatre.
The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJapanese rock band Band-maid brings its World Tour 2026 to The Vic Theatre.
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St. Benedict Parish, North Center, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSt. Ben's fills its courtyard with German food, live music, carnival rides and games.
St. Benedict Parish, North Center, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSt. Ben's fills its courtyard with German food, live music, carnival rides and games.
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Park West, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleBritish punk pioneers Buzzcocks play Park West on a tour marking 50 years as a band.
Park West, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleBritish punk pioneers Buzzcocks play Park West on a tour marking 50 years as a band.
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Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleErika Sheffer's Vladimir follows an independent journalist under a new Russian regime.
Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleErika Sheffer's Vladimir follows an independent journalist under a new Russian regime.
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The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleThe Second City's 114th Mainstage revue is a loud, fast six-person comedy show.
The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleThe Second City's 114th Mainstage revue is a loud, fast six-person comedy show.
Old Town School of Folk Music, Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareKevin Viol · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsIt is billed as the farewell tour and Ben Monder's guitar now stands in for the piano.
Old Town School of Folk Music, Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareKevin Viol · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsIt is billed as the farewell tour and Ben Monder's guitar now stands in for the piano.
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The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSecond City revisits sketches and songs from its archive, updated alongside newer material.
The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSecond City revisits sketches and songs from its archive, updated alongside newer material.
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Music Box Theatre, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleMusic Box of Horrors: The Final Chapter has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Music Box Theatre, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleMusic Box of Horrors: The Final Chapter has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Park West, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleDemola – The Violinist has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Park West, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleDemola – The Violinist has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Old Town School of Folk Music, Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareFruition – Something More: The Final Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Old Town School of Folk Music, Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareFruition – Something More: The Final Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleBaby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleBaby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Old Town School of Folk Music, Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareThe Dream Syndicate has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Old Town School of Folk Music, Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareThe Dream Syndicate has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Wish Field, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleDePaul Athletics Men’s Soccer has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Wish Field, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleDePaul Athletics Men’s Soccer has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleWallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleWallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Wish Field, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleDePaul Athletics Women’s Soccer has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Wish Field, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleDePaul Athletics Women’s Soccer has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleThe Best of IO has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville