Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best outdoors in Chicago on Sunday, Oct 11: 19 picks, refreshed weekly.
19 picks · checked Sep 21
Grant Park, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopRaymondbritt · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA World Marathon Major winds through dozens of neighborhoods and cheering the route needs no bib.
Grant Park, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopRaymondbritt · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA World Marathon Major winds through dozens of neighborhoods and cheering the route needs no bib.
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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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Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park, Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownGazeboJake · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsEight companies dance free and outdoors in Humboldt Park, from Afro-Latin to folkloric styles.
Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park, Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownGazeboJake · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsEight companies dance free and outdoors in Humboldt Park, from Afro-Latin to folkloric styles.
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Jonquil Park, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe 10th Lincoln Park Wine Fest pours in two-hour sessions in a small neighborhood park; 21+.
Jonquil Park, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe 10th Lincoln Park Wine Fest pours in two-hour sessions in a small neighborhood park; 21+.
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Butler Field, Grant Park, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDaniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe part of marathon Sunday in Grant Park that needs no bib, to 4pm.
Butler Field, Grant Park, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDaniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe part of marathon Sunday in Grant Park that needs no bib, to 4pm.
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Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Far Suburbscultivar413 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSeventy-five giant pumpkins, live carving and performers light a three-night garden walk.
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Far Suburbscultivar413 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSeventy-five giant pumpkins, live carving and performers light a three-night garden walk.
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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideA museum-wide escape game turns exhibits into clues across two after-hours nights.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideA museum-wide escape game turns exhibits into clues across two after-hours nights.
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The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopA new play runs select dates at Chicago Shakespeare's Navy Pier stage.
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopA new play runs select dates at Chicago Shakespeare's Navy Pier stage.
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Logan Center for the Arts, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideCharter6281 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThis survey gathers nearly forty works made in the Obama years, several by Chicago artists.
Logan Center for the Arts, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideCharter6281 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThis survey gathers nearly forty works made in the Obama years, several by Chicago artists.
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Smart Museum of Art, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideA teamLab member and the exhibition curator discuss the collective’s creative practice.
Smart Museum of Art, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideA teamLab member and the exhibition curator discuss the collective’s creative practice.
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Park West, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleComedian Kanan Gill brings a brand-new stand-up show to Park West.
Park West, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleComedian Kanan Gill brings a brand-new stand-up show to Park West.
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The Alley Cat, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownStray Chef Sundays: Donald Young has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
The Alley Cat, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownStray Chef Sundays: Donald Young has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Taan, Humboldt Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideA former pop-up's new permanent Humboldt Park home, serving tiger prawns in chu chee curry.
Taan, Humboldt Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideA former pop-up's new permanent Humboldt Park home, serving tiger prawns in chu chee curry.
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Antepli Mediterranean Grill, Albany Park, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareThe Turkish grill has moved to a larger North Park room, still serving lahmacun and baklava.
Antepli Mediterranean Grill, Albany Park, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareThe Turkish grill has moved to a larger North Park room, still serving lahmacun and baklava.
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Wicker Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownWicker Park Farmers Market has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Wicker Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownWicker Park Farmers Market has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Wrightwood 659, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleInner Worlds: Visions from the Hirshhorn Collection has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Wrightwood 659, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleInner Worlds: Visions from the Hirshhorn Collection has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Pepperland Apartments, 1509–1517 E. 57th St. (by the 57th Street Metra stop), Lincoln Park, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideWalking Tour: Hyde Park Murals has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Pepperland Apartments, 1509–1517 E. 57th St. (by the 57th Street Metra stop), Lincoln Park, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideWalking Tour: Hyde Park Murals has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Green City Market Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleGreen City Market Lincoln Park has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Green City Market Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleGreen City Market Lincoln Park has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Smart Museum of Art, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideAdam Jones, Ph.D. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Tokyo art collective teamLab's immersive show at the Smart Museum, with free admission.
Smart Museum of Art, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideAdam Jones, Ph.D. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Tokyo art collective teamLab's immersive show at the Smart Museum, with free admission.
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