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Things to Do in Aurora, Chicago Columbus Day Weekend 2026

Oct 9–12 · 3 picks hand‑checked by Stumblday against organizer pages · updated Oct 6

The 3 best things to do in Aurora, Chicago over Columbus Day Weekend (Oct 9–12)

  1. Mean Girls — Through Oct 11 · From $34 in person · Aurora
  2. Pumpkin Daze — September 19–November 1 · $21 online or $23 at the gate… · Aurora
  3. Million Dollar Quartet — October 7 – January 3, 2027 · $87 in person · Aurora
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Pumpkin DazeAbbey Farms, Aurora, Far Suburbs
September 19–November 1, 2026; September weekends 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; October Wed–Fri and Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–10 p.m.$21 online or $23 at the gate…

Pumpkin Daze

Aurora, Far Suburbs

Pumpkin Daze runs September 19–November 1 at Abbey Farms with a corn maze, pumpkins, family rides, games and food.

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#2September 19–November 1, 2026; September weekends 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; October Wed–Fri and Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–10 p.m. · Limited Run
Pumpkin DazeAbbey Farms, Aurora, Far Suburbs
$21 online or $23 at the gate…Limited Run

Pumpkin Daze

Pumpkin Daze runs September 19–November 1 at Abbey Farms with a corn maze, pumpkins, family rides, games and food.

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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Aurora, Chicago, Far Suburbs over Columbus Day weekend 2026 (Oct 10–12): 3 picks.

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Olivia Rodrigo – The Unraveled TourUnited Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West Side
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina HurricanesUnited Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West Side
Bank of America Chicago MarathonGrant Park, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
74th Annual Chicago Columbus Day ParadeDearborn Street, Wacker Drive to Van Buren Street, The Loop
Jerry Seinfeld Live!The Chicago Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park ZooLincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville