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Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 6:00pmPaid ticket required
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Pilsen, West Town & the West Side
The Blackhawks host the Carolina Hurricanes for a night of NHL hockey at the United Center.
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Things to Do in Chicago on Saturday, Columbus Day Weekend 2026
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The 10 best things to do in Chicago on Saturday, Oct 10
- Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes — Sat, Oct 10 6:00pm · Pilsen
- Jerry Seinfeld Live! — Fri, Oct 9 7pm; Sat, Oct 10 · 5pm and 8pm · Downtown
- Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo — Sep 25–Oct 18, 2026 · Free · Lincoln Park
- Abbott Health & Fitness Expo — Thursday, October 8 – Saturday, October 10 · Free · Downtown
- Beck – Ride Lonesome Tour — Fri, Oct 9 8:00pm · Downtown
- Chicago Fire FC vs. New York City FC — Saturday, October 10, 1:30 PM · Downtown
- Lincoln Park Wine Fest — October 9–11; Friday 5–10pm · General admission from $30 · Lincoln Park
- Chicago Art Fair — October 7–10 Wed 5–8 PM; Thu–Fri 11 AM–8 PM · Downtown
- Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical — Through Oct 11 · Downtown
- Don Giovanni — Oct 10–Oct 18, 2026 · Lyric Opera House
#1Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 6:00pm · One Day Only
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes
The Blackhawks host the Carolina Hurricanes for a night of NHL hockey at the United Center.
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Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7pm; Sat, Oct 10 · 5pm and 8pmTicket required
Jerry Seinfeld Live!
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
The stand-up legend does a live set at the Chicago Theatre, one night only.
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#2Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7pm; Sat, Oct 10 · 5pm and 8pm · One Weekend Only
Jerry Seinfeld Live!
The stand-up legend does a live set at the Chicago Theatre, one night only.
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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
#3Sep 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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McCormick Place, North Building, Hall B1, Near South Side, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThursday, October 8 – Saturday, October 10, 2026Free and open to the public
Abbott Health & Fitness Expo
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Free and open to anyone: marathon bib pickup and the whole race-weekend trade floor.
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#4Thursday, October 8 – Saturday, October 10, 2026 · One Weekend Only
McCormick Place, North Building, Hall B1, Near South Side, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAbbott Health & Fitness Expo
Free and open to anyone: marathon bib pickup and the whole race-weekend trade floor.
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Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm
Beck – Ride Lonesome Tour
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Beck opens two nights at the Auditorium on a new 25-date North American tour.
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#5Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Weekend Only
Beck – Ride Lonesome Tour
Beck opens two nights at the Auditorium on a new 25-date North American tour.
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Saturday, October 10, 2026, 1:30 PM
Chicago Fire FC vs. New York City FC
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
The Fire take on New York City FC in an afternoon MLS match at Soldier Field.
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#6Saturday, October 10, 2026, 1:30 PM · One Day Only
Chicago Fire FC vs. New York City FC
The Fire take on New York City FC in an afternoon MLS match at Soldier Field.
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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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#7October 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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THE MART, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDavid Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOctober 7–10, 2026 · Wed 5–8 PM; Thu–Fri 11 AM–8 PM; Sat 11 AM–6 PMTickets via the fair's website
Chicago Art Fair
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Galleries at every price point fill THE MART, with guidance for first-time buyers and collectors.
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#8October 7–10, 2026 · Wed 5–8 PM; Thu–Fri 11 AM–8 PM; Sat 11 AM–6 PM · One Weekend Only
THE MART, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDavid Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsChicago Art Fair
Galleries at every price point fill THE MART, with guidance for first-time buyers and collectors.
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CIBC Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOnasill - Bill Badzo - 144 Million Views from Canada · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsThrough Oct 11, 2026
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
The Olivier-winning musical about a WWII deception plot built around a dead body.
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#9Through Oct 11, 2026 · One Weekend Only
CIBC Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOnasill - Bill Badzo - 144 Million Views from Canada · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsOperation Mincemeat: A New Musical
The Olivier-winning musical about a WWII deception plot built around a dead body.
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Lyric Opera HouseOct 10, 2026–Oct 18, 2026
Don Giovanni
Lyric Opera House
Don Giovanni is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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#10Oct 10, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Lyric Opera HouseMore on Saturday
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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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#11Runs 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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Ryan Field, EvanstonGreenstrat at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday, October 10, 2026, kickoff time to be announcedTickets via Northwestern Athl…
Northwestern vs. Ball State
Ryan Field, Evanston
Northwestern hosts Ball State for a college football matchup at Ryan Field.
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#12Saturday, October 10, 2026, kickoff time to be announced · Limited Run
Ryan Field, EvanstonGreenstrat at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsNorthwestern vs. Ball State
Northwestern hosts Ball State for a college football matchup at Ryan Field.
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Pullman Exhibit Hall, Pullman, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideJ. W. Taylor · public domain · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday–Sunday, October 10–11, 2026, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.$21 advance through October 8
53rd Annual Historic Pullman House Tour
Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South Side
The 53rd Pullman House Tour opens private landmark interiors across the historic neighborhood.
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#13Saturday–Sunday, October 10–11, 2026, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. · One Weekend Only
Pullman Exhibit Hall, Pullman, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideJ. W. Taylor · public domain · Wikimedia Commons53rd Annual Historic Pullman House Tour
The 53rd Pullman House Tour opens private landmark interiors across the historic neighborhood.
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Downtown St. Charles, St. Charles, Far SuburbsAneekr at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFriday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11, 2026
St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend
St. Charles, Far Suburbs
Scarecrow Weekend fills downtown St. Charles with displays and fall activities.
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#14Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11, 2026 · One Weekend Only
Downtown St. Charles, St. Charles, Far SuburbsAneekr at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSt. Charles Scarecrow Weekend
Scarecrow Weekend fills downtown St. Charles with displays and fall activities.
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Wintrust Arena, 200 E Cermak Road, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSat, Oct 10, 2026 · 3:15pm
Golden Boy Promotions Pres: Schofield vs Bahdi
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
A WBA lightweight world title is on the line in an in-city arena boxing card.
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#15Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 3:15pm · One Day Only
Wintrust Arena, 200 E Cermak Road, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopGolden Boy Promotions Pres: Schofield vs Bahdi
A WBA lightweight world title is on the line in an in-city arena boxing card.
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Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:30pm
Jpegmafia – The Experimental Rap Tour
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Uptown
JPEGMAFIA takes the Aragon Ballroom stage with special guests redveil and matt proxy.
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#16Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Jpegmafia – The Experimental Rap Tour
JPEGMAFIA takes the Aragon Ballroom stage with special guests redveil and matt proxy.
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The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Far SuburbsDavid Wilson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFriday–Sunday, October 9–11, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Included with Arboretum gener…
Glass Pumpkin Patch 2026
Lisle, Far Suburbs
The Morton Arboretum displays more than 8,000 glass pumpkins with live glassmaking demonstrations.
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#17Friday–Sunday, October 9–11, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · One Weekend Only
The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Far SuburbsDavid Wilson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGlass Pumpkin Patch 2026
The Morton Arboretum displays more than 8,000 glass pumpkins with live glassmaking demonstrations.
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOct 2, 2026–Oct 18, 2026
Jekyll& Hyde
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Jekyll& Hyde is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#18Oct 2, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#19
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Far Suburbscultivar413 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOctober 7–11, 14–18 and 21–25, 2026, 6:30–10:30 PMAdults from $24 for nonmember…
Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns
Glencoe, Far Suburbs
Seventy-five giant pumpkins, live carving and performers light a three-night garden walk.
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#19October 7–11, 14–18 and 21–25, 2026, 6:30–10:30 PM · One Weekend Only
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Far Suburbscultivar413 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNight of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns
Seventy-five giant pumpkins, live carving and performers light a three-night garden walk.
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F1 Arcade, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOpen this weekend — recently opened
F1 Arcade
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
F1 Arcade is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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#20Open this weekend — recently opened · Limited Run
F1 Arcade, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#21
Venues across Chicago, Citywide, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopMatt Reeves / Darkroom Demons · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsOctober 8–18, 2026; events at venues across the city
Chicago Fashion Week
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
The citywide fashion calendar spans markets, runway shows and store events.
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#21October 8–18, 2026; events at venues across the city · Limited Run
Venues across Chicago, Citywide, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopMatt Reeves / Darkroom Demons · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsChicago Fashion Week
The citywide fashion calendar spans markets, runway shows and store events.
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Music Box Theatre, LakeviewBrandon Olafsson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday, October 10, 2026, 6:45 PM$13 for most screenings
Music Box of Horrors: Possession, In the Mouth of Madness & Event Horizon
Music Box Theatre, Lakeview
Music Box of Horrors lines up three supernatural films at the Music Box Theatre.
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#22Saturday, October 10, 2026, 6:45 PM · One Day Only
Music Box Theatre, LakeviewBrandon Olafsson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMusic Box of Horrors: Possession, In the Mouth of Madness & Event Horizon
Music Box of Horrors lines up three supernatural films at the Music Box Theatre.
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Griffin Museum of Science and IndustryOct 10, 2026–Oct 16, 2026$40.00
Escape the Museum at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Escape the Museum at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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#23Oct 10, 2026–Oct 16, 2026 · One Weekend Only
Griffin Museum of Science and IndustryEscape the Museum at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Escape the Museum at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Paramount Theatre, Aurora, Far SuburbsJoseph Gage · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThrough Oct 11, 2026From $34 in person
Mean Girls
Aurora, Far Suburbs
The Chicago-area premiere of the Tina Fey musical, a big Equity production in Aurora from $34.
Limited Run
#24Through Oct 11, 2026 · Limited Run
Paramount Theatre, Aurora, Far SuburbsJoseph Gage · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMean Girls
The Chicago-area premiere of the Tina Fey musical, a big Equity production in Aurora from $34.
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