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Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJrbarc! · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSep 25, 2026–Oct 18, 2026Free
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Outdoors in Chicago on Sunday, Oct 18
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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best outdoors in Chicago on Sunday, Oct 18: 9 picks, refreshed weekly.
9 picks · checked Sep 28
9 picks
The 9 picks
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJrbarc! · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons#1Sep 25, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJrbarc! · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSeptember 11–October 18, 2026; selected performances
Play On! — Chicago Shakespeare Theater
A new play runs select dates at Chicago Shakespeare's Navy Pier stage.
Limited Run
#2September 11–October 18, 2026; selected performances · Limited Run
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopPlay On! — Chicago Shakespeare Theater
A new play runs select dates at Chicago Shakespeare's Navy Pier stage.
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Antepli Mediterranean Grill, Albany Park, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareNick Number · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOpen this weekend — recently opened
Antepli Mediterranean Grill
Antepli Mediterranean Grill is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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#3Open this weekend — recently opened · Limited Run
Antepli Mediterranean Grill, Albany Park, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareNick Number · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAntepli Mediterranean Grill
Antepli Mediterranean Grill is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Smart Museum of Art, Hyde ParkAdam Jones, Ph.D. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSeptember 22, 2026 – February 21, 2027; Tuesday–Sunday 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Free
teamLab: Everything Exists in Infinite Continuity
The Tokyo art collective teamLab's immersive show at the Smart Museum, with free admission.
FreeArt
#4September 22, 2026 – February 21, 2027; Tuesday–Sunday 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. · Limited Run
Smart Museum of Art, Hyde ParkAdam Jones, Ph.D. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsteamLab: Everything Exists in Infinite Continuity
The Tokyo art collective teamLab's immersive show at the Smart Museum, with free admission.
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Wrightwood 659, Lincoln ParkSeptember 25–December 19, 2026; open Fridays and Saturdays with timed-entry tickets$20 general admission
Inner Worlds: Visions from the Hirshhorn Collection
Kusama joins Bauermeister and de Saint Phalle in a Hirshhorn Collection exhibition.
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#5September 25–December 19, 2026; open Fridays and Saturdays with timed-entry tickets · Limited Run
Wrightwood 659, Lincoln ParkInner Worlds: Visions from the Hirshhorn Collection
Kusama joins Bauermeister and de Saint Phalle in a Hirshhorn Collection exhibition.
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Taan, Humboldt Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West Side#6Open this weekend — recently opened · Limited Run
Taan, Humboldt Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West Side#7
Garfield Park Conservatory, East Garfield Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideSeptember 23 – November 15, 2026; Wednesday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Thursday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Monday and TuesdayFree for Chicago residents wi…
The Oracle of Evergreen: A Black Plant IT Exhibition 2026
The Oracle of Evergreen: A Black Plant IT Exhibition 2026 is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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#7September 23 – November 15, 2026; Wednesday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Thursday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday · Limited Run
Garfield Park Conservatory, East Garfield Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideThe Oracle of Evergreen: A Black Plant IT Exhibition 2026
The Oracle of Evergreen: A Black Plant IT Exhibition 2026 is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Garfield Park Conservatory, East Garfield Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideSeptember 5 – November 29, 2026; Wednesday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Thursday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Monday and TuesdayFree for Chicago residents wi…
Soul of the Stone
Soul of the Stone is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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#8September 5 – November 29, 2026; Wednesday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Thursday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday · Limited Run
Garfield Park Conservatory, East Garfield Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West Side#9
Wicker ParkSep 20, 2026–Oct 18, 2026
Wicker Park Farmers Market
Wicker Park Farmers Market is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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#9Sep 20, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Wicker ParkWicker Park Farmers Market
Wicker Park Farmers Market is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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