Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in River North, Chicago, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop the weekend of Oct 9–12, 2026: 10 picks.
10 picks · checked Sep 21
THE MART, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDavid Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGalleries at every price point fill THE MART, with guidance for first-time buyers and collectors.
THE MART, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDavid Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGalleries at every price point fill THE MART, with guidance for first-time buyers and collectors.
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F1 Arcade, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopA newly opened River North bar with 61 driving simulators, plus brisket tacos and burgers.
F1 Arcade, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopA newly opened River North bar with 61 driving simulators, plus brisket tacos and burgers.
Add to calendarSwitchfoot brings the Forever Now Tour to House of Blues Chicago with guest Anberlin.
Switchfoot brings the Forever Now Tour to House of Blues Chicago with guest Anberlin.
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THE MART, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSpectrum spotlights independent artists and gallery programs at THE MART.
THE MART, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSpectrum spotlights independent artists and gallery programs at THE MART.
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SPIN Chicago, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopAn immersive Chicago Fashion Week runway mixes collections, installations and performance.
SPIN Chicago, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopAn immersive Chicago Fashion Week runway mixes collections, installations and performance.
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Richard H. Driehaus Museum, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopEmma Stebbins: Carving Out History
Richard H. Driehaus Museum, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
House of Blues, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopScene Queen – Metalicious Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
House of Blues, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopScene Queen – Metalicious Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Chicago Riverwalk (Wells St. to Franklin St.), River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopART on THE Mart has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Chicago Riverwalk (Wells St. to Franklin St.), River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopART on THE Mart has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopNan Xiang Soup Dumplings has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopNan 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 LoopNew River North Thai spot serving massaman curry, with Sura, a basement cocktail bar, below.
Tarra, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopNew River North Thai spot serving massaman curry, with Sura, a basement cocktail bar, below.
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