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Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSep 25, 2026–Oct 18, 2026Free
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Things to Do in Lincoln Park, Chicago Columbus Day Weekend 2026
48 picks
The 10 best things to do in Lincoln Park, Chicago over Columbus Day Weekend (Oct 9–12)
- Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo — Sep 25–Oct 18, 2026 · Free · Lincoln Park
- Lincoln Park Wine Fest — October 9–11; Friday 5–10pm · General admission from $30 · Lincoln Park
- Topdog/Underdog — Runs September 18–October 18 · Lincoln Park
- Simple TOO Live: An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi — Mon, Oct 12 7:30pm · Lincoln Park
- Vladimir — Oct 2–Oct 18, 2026 · Lincoln Park
- National Park After Dark: Your Neck of the Woods Tour — Friday, October 9, doors 6:30 PM, show 7:30 PM · Lincoln Park
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day — Monday, October 12 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Lincoln Park
- Pandemonium, Please Hold — Oct 16–Oct 18, 2026 · Lincoln Park
- Robby Hoffman – Live on Tour — Fri, Oct 9 7:00pm · Lincoln Park
- Failure (18 and Over) — Sat, Oct 10 8:00pm · Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#1Sep 25, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Jonquil Park, Lincoln ParkWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOctober 9–11, 2026; Friday 5–10pm, Saturday 11am–10pm, Sunday 11am–7pmGeneral admission from $30
Lincoln Park Wine Fest
Jonquil Park, Lincoln Park
The 10th Lincoln Park Wine Fest pours in two-hour sessions in a small neighborhood park; 21+.
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#2October 9–11, 2026; Friday 5–10pm, Saturday 11am–10pm, Sunday 11am–7pm · One Weekend Only
Jonquil Park, Lincoln ParkWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLincoln Park Wine Fest
The 10th Lincoln Park Wine Fest pours in two-hour sessions in a small neighborhood park; 21+.
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Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleRuns September 18–October 18, 2026; weekend performances.
Topdog/Underdog
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Topdog/Underdog brings its two-brother drama to Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater.
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#3Runs September 18–October 18, 2026; weekend performances. · Limited Run
Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleTopdog/Underdog
Topdog/Underdog brings its two-brother drama to Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater.
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Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleKeiko Oikawa · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsMon, Oct 12, 2026 · 7:30pm
Simple TOO Live: An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Chef Yotam Ottolenghi talks through his new cookbook, the follow-up to Ottolenghi Simple, live.
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#4Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleKeiko Oikawa · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsSimple TOO Live: An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi
Chef Yotam Ottolenghi talks through his new cookbook, the follow-up to Ottolenghi Simple, live.
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Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleOct 2, 2026–Oct 18, 2026
Vladimir
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Vladimir is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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#5Oct 2, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#6
Park West, Lincoln ParkFriday, October 9, 2026, doors 6:30 PM, show 7:30 PMTicketed via AXS
National Park After Dark: Your Neck of the Woods Tour
Park West, Lincoln Park
National Park After Dark: Your Neck of the Woods Tour
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#6Friday, October 9, 2026, doors 6:30 PM, show 7:30 PM · One Day Only
Park West, Lincoln ParkNational Park After Dark: Your Neck of the Woods Tour
National Park After Dark: Your Neck of the Woods Tour
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Chicago History Museum, Lincoln ParkGoldnpuppy · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMonday, October 12, 2026 · 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum, Lincoln Park
Illinois residents get free Monday access to the museum’s permanent and temporary shows.
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#7Monday, October 12, 2026 · 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · One Day Only
Chicago History Museum, Lincoln ParkGoldnpuppy · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsChicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Illinois residents get free Monday access to the museum’s permanent and temporary shows.
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The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleOct 16, 2026–Oct 18, 2026
Pandemonium, Please Hold
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Pandemonium, Please Hold is listed for Chicago this weekend.
One Weekend Only
#8Oct 16, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · One Weekend Only
The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#9
The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00pm
Robby Hoffman – Live on Tour
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Comedian Robby Hoffman brings a headlining stand-up tour to the Vic Theatre.
One Day Only
#9Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleRobby Hoffman – Live on Tour
Comedian Robby Hoffman brings a headlining stand-up tour to the Vic Theatre.
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Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 8:00pm
Failure (18 and Over)
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Failure plays an 18-and-over show at Park West.
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#10Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Day Only
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Park West, Lincoln ParkSun, Oct 11, 2026 · 7:00pm
Kanan Gill: Not This Again
Park West, Lincoln Park
Comedian Kanan Gill brings a brand-new stand-up show to Park West.
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#11Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
Park West, Lincoln ParkKanan Gill: Not This Again
Comedian Kanan Gill brings a brand-new stand-up show to Park West.
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The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSep 19, 2026–Oct 17, 2026$25
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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#12Sep 19, 2026–Oct 17, 2026 · Limited Run
The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleBaby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Wish Field, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleRuns through Oct 3, 2026Free
DePaul Athletics Women’s Soccer
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
DePaul Athletics Women’s Soccer has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#13Runs through Oct 3, 2026 · Limited Run
Wish Field, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleDePaul Athletics Women’s Soccer
DePaul Athletics Women’s Soccer has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSunday 7:30pm
Hustler White
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Hustler White has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#14Sunday 7:30pm · One Day Only
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleThe whole weekend, in one email.
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FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSaturday 3pm
Saint-Narcisse
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Saint-Narcisse has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#15Saturday 3pm · One Day Only
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#16
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSaturday 7pm
The Raspberry Reich
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
The Raspberry Reich has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#16Saturday 7pm · One Day Only
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleThe Raspberry Reich
The Raspberry Reich has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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AIDS Garden Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSat, Oct 10, 2026 · 10:00amFree
Really Really Free Market
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Really Really Free Market has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#17Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 10:00am · One Day Only
AIDS Garden Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleReally Really Free Market
Really Really Free Market has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSunday 5:30pm
Gerontophilia
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Gerontophilia has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#18Sunday 5:30pm · One Day Only
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#19
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSunday 2pm
LA Zombie
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
LA Zombie has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#19Sunday 2pm · One Day Only
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#20
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFriday 9:30pm
No Skin Off My Ass
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
No Skin Off My Ass has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#20Friday 9:30pm · One Day Only
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleNo Skin Off My Ass
No Skin Off My Ass has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFriday 7pm
Super 8½
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Super 8½ has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#21Friday 7pm · One Day Only
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#22
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSaturday 5pm
The Misandrists
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
The Misandrists has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#22Saturday 5pm · One Day Only
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleThe Misandrists
The Misandrists has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSunday 3:30pm
The Visitor
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
The Visitor has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#23Sunday 3:30pm · One Day Only
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#24
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSaturday 9:30pm
Pierrot Lunaire
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Pierrot Lunaire has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#24Saturday 9:30pm · One Day Only
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvillePierrot Lunaire
Pierrot Lunaire has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville over Columbus Day weekend 2026 (Oct 10–12): 48 picks.
