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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Chicago in November 2026: 322 picks, refreshed weekly. The month's biggest events, exhibitions and long runs in one ranked list, including every published weekend (Nov 6–8 · Nov 13–15).
Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
Rashid Johnson's Chicago homecoming survey opens with more than 70 works at the MCA.
Downtown, the Loop & West LoopRashid Johnson's Chicago homecoming survey opens with more than 70 works at the MCA.
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Chicago Riverwalk (Wells St. to Franklin St.), River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
ART on THE Mart is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Chicago Riverwalk (Wells St. to Franklin St.), River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
Eleven days of stand-up spread headline shows and club sets across Chicago.
Downtown, the Loop & West LoopEleven days of stand-up spread headline shows and club sets across Chicago.
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Far SuburbsFar Suburbs
Lightscape opens a new illuminated trail through the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Far SuburbsLightscape opens a new illuminated trail through the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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Raven Theatre, Edgewater, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareAndersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square
A Strange Loop is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Raven Theatre, Edgewater, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square
Garfield Park Conservatory, East Garfield Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West SidePilsen, West Town & the West Side
The Oracle of Evergreen: A Black Plant IT Exhibition 2026 is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Garfield Park Conservatory, East Garfield Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideThe Oracle of Evergreen: A Black Plant IT Exhibition 2026 is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Soldier Field.
Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Soldier Field.
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Far SuburbsFar Suburbs
The Arboretum's one-mile tree-light trail opens its fourteenth season with new displays.
Far SuburbsThe Arboretum's one-mile tree-light trail opens its fourteenth season with new displays.
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Donald E. Stephens Convention CenterDonald E. Stephens Convention Center
2026 Chicago Toy & Game Fair Tickets at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center2026 Chicago Toy & Game Fair Tickets at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
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13th Floor Haunted House Chicago, Schiller Park, Far SuburbsSchiller Park, Far Suburbs
Two new haunted attractions turn a Schiller Park warehouse into a full-scale Halloween night out.
13th Floor Haunted House Chicago, Schiller Park, Far SuburbsTwo new haunted attractions turn a Schiller Park warehouse into a full-scale Halloween night out.
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Harold Washington Library CenterHarold Washington Library Center
“Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire” at Harold Washington.
Harold Washington Library Center“Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire” at Harold Washington.
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Chicago Cultural Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground at Chicago Cultural Center.
Chicago Cultural Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopTangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground at Chicago Cultural Center.
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analog market at a. favorite design.
a. favorite design
Annoyance Theatre & BarAnnoyance Theatre & Bar
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre at Annoyance Theatre & Bar.
Annoyance Theatre & BarComedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre at Annoyance Theatre & Bar.
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Antepli Mediterranean Grill, Albany Park, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareAndersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square
Antepli Mediterranean Grill at Antepli Mediterranean Grill.
Antepli Mediterranean Grill, Albany Park, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareAntepli Mediterranean Grill at Antepli Mediterranean Grill.
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Smart Museum of Art, Hyde ParkAdam Jones, Ph.D. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSmart Museum of Art, Hyde Park
The Tokyo art collective teamLab's immersive show at the Smart Museum, with free admission.
Smart Museum of Art, Hyde ParkAdam Jones, Ph.D. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Tokyo art collective teamLab's immersive show at the Smart Museum, with free admission.
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The Factory TheaterThe Factory Theater
The Factory Theater Presents the World Premiere of “Radical Futures” at The Factory Theater.
The Factory TheaterThe Factory Theater Presents the World Premiere of “Radical Futures” at The Factory Theater.
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F1 Arcade, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
F1 Arcade at F1 Arcade.
F1 Arcade, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleLincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Babes With Blades Theatre Company Presents William Shakespeare’s “King Lear” at Theater Wit.
Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleBabes With Blades Theatre Company Presents William Shakespeare’s “King Lear” at Theater Wit.
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The Theatre School at DePaul UniversityThe Theatre School at DePaul University
A Map of Me at The Theatre School at DePaul University.
The Theatre School at DePaul University
CinespaceCinespace
Serial Killer: The Exhibition at Cinespace.
Cinespace
Art Institute of Chicago, Gallery 188, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
Self, Made: Fourteen Modern Artists from the Richard and Ellen Sandor Family Collection at Art.
Art Institute of Chicago, Gallery 188, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSelf, Made: Fourteen Modern Artists from the Richard and Ellen Sandor Family Collection at Art.
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KermessKermess
Premonitions Inc. at Kermess at Kermess.
Kermess
Redtwist TheatreRedtwist Theatre
Redtwist Theatre Presents The First Show of Its 22nd Season, “Prayer Circle” at Redtwist Theatre.
Redtwist TheatreRedtwist Theatre Presents The First Show of Its 22nd Season, “Prayer Circle” at Redtwist Theatre.
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