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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 on Sunday, Columbus Day Weekend 2026
26 picks
The 10 best things to do in Lincoln Park, Chicago on Sunday, Oct 11
- 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
- Vladimir — Oct 2–Oct 18, 2026 · Lincoln Park
- Kanan Gill: Not This Again — Sun, Oct 11 7:00pm · Lincoln Park
- Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical — Sep 19–Oct 17, 2026 · $25 · Lincoln Park
- Hustler White — Sunday 7:30pm · Lincoln Park
- Gerontophilia — Sunday 5:30pm · Lincoln Park
- LA Zombie — Sunday 2pm · Lincoln Park
- The Visitor — Sunday 3:30pm · 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+.
One Weekend Only
#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.
Limited Run
#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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Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleOct 2, 2026–Oct 18, 2026
Vladimir
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Vladimir is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#4Oct 2, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#5
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.
One Day Only
#5Sun, 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.
Limited Run
#6Sep 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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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.
One Day Only
#7Sunday 7:30pm · One Day Only
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#8
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.
One Day Only
#8Sunday 5:30pm · One Day Only
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#9
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.
One Day Only
#9Sunday 2pm · One Day Only
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#10
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.
One Day Only
#10Sunday 3:30pm · One Day Only
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleMore on Sunday
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSep 19, 2026–Oct 17, 2026$22
The Best of IO
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
The Best of IO is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#11Sep 19, 2026–Oct 17, 2026 · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#12
The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSep 18, 2026–Oct 17, 2026
Best of the Second City
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Best of the Second City is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#12Sep 18, 2026–Oct 17, 2026 · Limited Run
The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#13
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSep 20, 2026–Oct 18, 2026$15
Harold Night
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Harold Night is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#13Sep 20, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#14
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSep 19, 2026–Oct 17, 2026$25
Saturday Night Sketch
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Saturday Night Sketch is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#14Sep 19, 2026–Oct 17, 2026 · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleThe whole weekend, in one email.
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#15
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSep 18, 2026–Oct 16, 2026$22
Devil’s Daughter
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Devil’s Daughter is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#15Sep 18, 2026–Oct 16, 2026 · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#16
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSep 19, 2026–Oct 17, 2026$18
D.a.r.e Dropouts
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
D.a.r.e Dropouts is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#16Sep 19, 2026–Oct 17, 2026 · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#17
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSep 20, 2026–Oct 18, 2026$15
Deep Schwa
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Deep Schwa is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#17Sep 20, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#18
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSep 19, 2026–Oct 18, 2026$10
Harolds After Dark
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Harolds After Dark is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#18Sep 19, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#19
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSep 18, 2026–Oct 16, 2026$15
Kohl’s Cash: Tgif (That’s Good Improv Friday)
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Kohl’s Cash: Tgif (That’s Good Improv Friday) is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#19Sep 18, 2026–Oct 16, 2026 · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleKohl’s Cash: Tgif (That’s Good Improv Friday)
Kohl’s Cash: Tgif (That’s Good Improv Friday) is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSep 20, 2026–Oct 18, 2026$15
Marquee: Musical Improv
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Marquee: Musical Improv is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#20Sep 20, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#21
Apollo Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleAug 20, 2026–Oct 18, 2026$45
Vape! The Grease Parody
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Vape! The Grease Parody is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#21Aug 20, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Apollo Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#22
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSep 18, 2026–Oct 18, 2026$8
The 11pm Show
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
The 11pm Show is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#22Sep 18, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#23
The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSep 18, 2026–Oct 18, 2026
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#23Sep 18, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleReality Detox: The Improv Experience
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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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
Wrightwood 659, Lincoln Park
Kusama joins Bauermeister and de Saint Phalle in a Hirshhorn Collection exhibition.
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#24September 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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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Lincoln Park, Chicago on Sunday of Columbus Day weekend, Oct 11: 26 picks, refreshed weekly.
