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House of Blues Chicago, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopThings to Do in River North, Chicago the Weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in River North, Chicago, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop the weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026: 5 picks.
5 picks · checked Sep 21
5 picks
House of Blues Chicago, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#1Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
House of Blues Chicago, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#2
Montgomery Ward Park Dog Friendly Area, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSaturday October 3, 9–11am
Rnra Dog Pop-Up
Rnra Dog Pop-Up has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
One Day Only
#2Saturday October 3, 9–11am · One Day Only
Montgomery Ward Park Dog Friendly Area, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopRnra Dog Pop-Up
Rnra Dog Pop-Up has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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F1 Arcade, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOpen this weekend — recently opened
F1 Arcade
A newly opened River North bar with 61 driving simulators, plus brisket tacos and burgers.
Limited Run
#3Open this weekend — recently opened · Limited Run
F1 Arcade, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopF1 Arcade
A newly opened River North bar with 61 driving simulators, plus brisket tacos and burgers.
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Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOpen this weekend — recently opened
Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings
Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#4Open this weekend — recently opened · Limited Run
Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopNan Xiang Soup Dumplings
Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Tarra, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOpen this weekend — recently opened
Tarra
New River North Thai spot serving massaman curry, with Sura, a basement cocktail bar, below.
Limited Run
#5Open this weekend — recently opened · Limited Run
Tarra, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopTarra
New River North Thai spot serving massaman curry, with Sura, a basement cocktail bar, below.
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