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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.
FreeLimited Run
Things to Do in Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville on Columbus Day Monday, Oct 12
28 picks
The 10 best things to do in Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville on Columbus Day Monday, Oct 12
- Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo — Sep 25–Oct 18, 2026 · Free · 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
- Cinema Femme Short Film Festival 2026 — Sunday–Monday, October 11–12 Sun 7–10 PM · $20 individual programs · Southport Corridor
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day — Monday, October 12 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Lincoln Park
- Begotten: New Restoration with E. Elias Merhige — Monday, October 12 7 PM · $15 general admission · Southport Corridor
- Indigenous Peoples' Day featuring Colectivo Sayba, Tamanaco Tambor & Trio Axol — Monday, October 12, 7:30pm · Free · Lincoln Square
- Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical — Sep 19–Oct 17, 2026 · $25 · Lincoln Park
- The Best of IO — Sep 19–Oct 17, 2026 · $22 · 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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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
#2Runs 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.
One Day Only
#3Mon, 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.
Limited Run
#4Oct 2, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#5
Music Box Theatre, Southport Corridor, LakeviewSunday–Monday, October 11–12, 2026 · Sun 7–10 PM; Mon 5–11 PM$20 individual programs
Cinema Femme Short Film Festival 2026
Southport Corridor, Lakeview
The festival opens Sunday, then pairs a panel with two shorts programs.
One Weekend Only
#5Sunday–Monday, October 11–12, 2026 · Sun 7–10 PM; Mon 5–11 PM · One Weekend Only
Music Box Theatre, Southport Corridor, LakeviewCinema Femme Short Film Festival 2026
The festival opens Sunday, then pairs a panel with two shorts programs.
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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.
FreeOne Day Only
#6Monday, 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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Music Box Theatre, Southport Corridor, LakeviewMonday, October 12, 2026 · 7 PM; post-film director Q&A$15 general admission
Begotten: New Restoration with E. Elias Merhige
Southport Corridor, Lakeview
A new 4K restoration screens with director E. Elias Merhige in person for a Q&A.
Limited Run
#7Monday, October 12, 2026 · 7 PM; post-film director Q&A · Limited Run
Music Box Theatre, Southport Corridor, LakeviewBegotten: New Restoration with E. Elias Merhige
A new 4K restoration screens with director E. Elias Merhige in person for a Q&A.
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Old Town School of Folk Music, Lincoln SquareMonday, October 12, 2026, 7:30pmFree
Indigenous Peoples' Day featuring Colectivo Sayba, Tamanaco Tambor & Trio Axol
Old Town School of Folk Music, Lincoln Square
Indigenous Peoples' Day featuring Colectivo Sayba, Tamanaco Tambor & Trio Axol has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeLimited Run
#8Monday, October 12, 2026, 7:30pm · Limited Run
Old Town School of Folk Music, Lincoln SquareIndigenous Peoples' Day featuring Colectivo Sayba, Tamanaco Tambor & Trio Axol
Indigenous Peoples' Day featuring Colectivo Sayba, Tamanaco Tambor & Trio Axol has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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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
#9Sep 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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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
#10Sep 19, 2026–Oct 17, 2026 · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleMore on Columbus Day Monday
#11
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
#11Sep 18, 2026–Oct 17, 2026 · Limited Run
The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#12
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
#12Sep 20, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#13
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
#13Sep 19, 2026–Oct 17, 2026 · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#14
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
#14Sep 18, 2026–Oct 16, 2026 · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleThe whole weekend, in one email.
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#15
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleMon, Oct 12, 2026 · 7:00pm$17
The Armando Diaz
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
The Armando Diaz has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
One Day Only
#15Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleThe Armando Diaz
The Armando Diaz has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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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
Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleMon, Oct 12, 2026 · 6:30pm
Inoha
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Inoha plays a show at Metro in Lakeview.
One Day Only
#18Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · 6:30pm · One Day Only
Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#19
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
#19Sep 19, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#20
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
#20Sep 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
#21Sep 20, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#22
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
#22Aug 20, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Apollo Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#23
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleMon, Oct 12, 2026 · 9:00pm$10
$10 Improv Night
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
$10 Improv Night has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
One Day Only
#23Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · 9:00pm · One Day Only
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$10 Improv Night
$10 Improv Night has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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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
#24Sep 18, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleAbout this list
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville on Columbus Day Monday, Oct 12: 28 picks.
