October 12, 2025
Sunday

Headliners

2:00 pmA Christmas Carol Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and... 312-443-3800
6:00 pmNBA Preseason: Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks United Center. National Basketball Association professional basketball game.
6:30 pmA Christmas Carol Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and... 312-443-3800

Festivals

10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Collect A Con Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont. A convention showcasing trading cards, anime, and pop culture with celebrities, live...

The Arts

6:00 am-
11:00 pm
Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities Millennium Park. Featuring the innovative works of four internationally acclaimed Chicago-based artists, Claire Ashley, Faheem Majeed...
6:00 am-
11:00 pm
Franz West: Millennium Park Millennium Park. Set in Millennium Park, this exhibition features two major works by Austrian artist Franz West - Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit...
1:00 pmThe Lion King Cadillac Palace Theatre. Disney's Tony Award winning musical about Simba, a young cub, and his journey from childhood to adulthood and eventually...
1:00 pmCatch Me If You Can Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Musical theatrical performance.
2:00 pmA Christmas Carol Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and... 312-443-3800
2:00 pmDial M For Murder Drury Lane Theater, Oakbrook Terrace. Musical theatrical performance.
2:00 pmGrease - The Musical Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Arlington Heights. Musical theatrical performance.
3:00 pmFrankie Avalon The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance.
3:00 pmChicago a cappella presents Cantaré Pilgrim Congregational Church, Oak Park. Pack your (musical) bags! We're heading to Mexico with songs commissioned through our ˇCantaré...
3:00 pmA Bronx Tale Des Plaines Theatre. Musical theatrical performance.
3:00 pmBlue Heaven Black Ensemble Theater. Pop / rock performance.
5:00 pmGeorge Wallace City Winery. Comedic performance live.
6:00 pmChico Bean Chicago Improv, Schaumburg. Comedic performance live.
6:30 pmA Christmas Carol Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and... 312-443-3800
7:00 pmMatt Fraser Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Entertaining magic show.
7:00 pmDrake White The Hobart Art Theater. Performing country music live.
7:00 pmSecond City Mainstage Revue Second City. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmChingo Bling Zanies Comedy Club, Rosemont. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmSlater - Band Beat Kitchen. Pop / rock performance.
7:00 pmBez Obmezhen Copernicus Center. Pop / rock performance.
7:00 pmNurse Blake Riviera Theatre. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmNick Griffin Zanies. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmThe Second City e.t.c. 49th Revue e.t.c. Theater. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmVienna Teng S.P.A.C.E., Evanston. Pop / rock performance.
7:00 pmWheel Of Fortune Live! The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond. Game show.
7:30 pmMarc Cohn & Shawn Colvin Park West. Pop / rock performance.
7:30 pmQuadeca Thalia Hall. Rap / hip hop music performance.
8:00 pmHotel Mira Subterranean. Alternative music performance.
8:00 pmquinnie Lincoln Hall. Alternative music performance.
8:00 pmButttootking Metro. Drag show featuring three queens from season 17 of RuPaul's Drag Race.

Retail Events

8:00 am-
2:00 pm
Wicker Park Farmers Market Shop locally grown food from farmers, organic fruits and vegetables, wellness products, candles and more. Held at Wicker Park at 1425 North Damen...

Sports

6:00 pmNBA Preseason: Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks United Center. National Basketball Association professional basketball game.

For Children

10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Istock Family Look-In Lab Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Explore the Nature Museum's live collections of reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates... 773-755-5100
11:00 amBest of Shedd Tour Shedd Aquarium. Discover the aquarium like never before with a 75 minute guided tour that includes behind-the-scenes access, front-row seats...

Community

9:30 am-
3:45 pm
Home and Studio: Inside and Out Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park. Pair a guided tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio with a self-guided... 312-994-4000
9:30 am-
4:00 pm
Robie House: Inside and Out Frederick C. Robie House. A guided interior tour and a self-guided outdoor audio tour along 58th Street, exploring its architectural story...
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Judy Istock Butterfly Haven Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Discover over 40 exotic butterfly species and colorful birds in a tropical 2,700 sq. ft. greenhouse... 773-755-5100
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
RiverWorks Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Splash through this waterplay experience and learn about Chicago's waterways and how they... 773-755-5100
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Wilderness Walk Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Three meticulously re-created environments in Wilderness Walk immerse visitors in a prairie... 773-755-5100

Health & Fitness

6:00 am-
3:00 pm
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon Grant Park. Runners from around the world will set out to accomplish a personal dream at the Chicago Marathon. The 26.2-mile course... 212-463-9791

Dining Specials

10:00 am-
2:00 pm
Weekend Brunch at Cindy's Cindy's Rooftop. Menu items features Cindy's Breakfast Platter, Stuffed French Toast, Quiche, Braised Pork Croque Madame, Salmon Carpaccio...
10:00 am-
3:00 pm
Brunch at Aba's Aba. Enjoy Acai Bowl, Strawberry Rhubarb Biscuit, Chocolate Babka French Toast, Avocado & Spinach Frittata, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak...
11:00 am-
1:00 pm
Hangover Happy Hour Bub City. Features $6 Bloody Mary's and Espresso Martinis.
11:00 am-
3:00 pm
Bub's Brunch Bub City. Brunch favorites include sweet Cinnamon Sticky Buns, the hearty Day Breaker Burrito, Egg White Tacos, a Bacon, Egg and Cheeseburger...
11:00 am-
18:00 am
Weekend Brunch at Ema Ema. Weekend brunch features fresh favorites like Soft Scrambled Eggs with mushrooms and parmesan cream, a vibrant Acai Bowl with fruit and...
4:00 pm-
5:00 pm
Gilt Bar Happy Hour Gilt Bar Chicago. Enjoy a variety of crave-worthy bites and drinks, starting with sliders like the American cheeseburger & hot fried chicken...
4:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Aba's Happy Hour Aba. Enjoy shareable mezze like Hot Honey Halloumi or a Spread served with House Bread. House Margarita and Classic Martini for $10 . Reserve...

Nightlife

6:00 pmRed Lace Burlesque Show and Variety Show Red Lace Burlesque. A live show blending burlesque, cabaret, and variety acts for an evening of dazzling, high-energy entertainment...
6:00 pmExpo League Malarkey Comedy Kingsbury Theater. Where competition meets showmanship for an unforgettable, interactive experience! Inspired by the...
6:00 pmRed Velvet Burlesque Show Red Velvet Burlesque Show. Adult themed event.
8:00 pm-
12:00 am
Soul Message Band The Green Mill Jazz Club. Chicago jazz organist Chris Foreman and drummer Greg Rockingham, share a strong musical bond. From the Deep Blue...