October 18, 2025
Saturday

Headliners

10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Fall Fest The Lincoln Park Zoo. From picking the perfect pumpkin and toasting s'mores over a fire pit to rides and entertainers, this festival offers...
10:00 am-
1:00 pm
Spooky Zoo The Lincoln Park Zoo. The Spooky Zoo Spectacular offers trick-or-treating on zoo grounds starting and continuing while supplies last...
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 pm-
11:00 pm
Basement of the Dead Basement of the Dead, Aurora. After a boiler explosion in 1964 a scalded and maimed Al and Imus haunt the basement of Walker... 630-896-2466
6:00 pm-
8:00 pm
Arts in the Dark Annual Halloween parade in Chicago highlights the city's creative spirit with eye-catching floats, giant puppets, and vibrant artistic performances...
6:00 pm-
11:00 pm
Disturbia Haunted House Disturbia Haunted House, Downers Grove. The haunted house attraction is the perfect destination for those seeking a heart-pumping, spine-tingling...
6:30 pm-
11:00 pm
The Massacre Haunted House The Massacre Haunted House, Montgomery. Focusing on fear & fright, this haunted labyrinth dishes up over 60 rooms of pure terror where over...
8:00 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
8:00 pmSweetest Day Comedy Jam Wintrust Arena. Comedic performance live with Lavell Crawford, Bill Bellamy, & T.I. (TIP Harris).
13th Floor Haunted House 13th Floor Haunted House, Schiller Park. 13th Floor combines two haunted houses in one place. This year the featured attractions are Shattered...

Festivals

10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Fall Fest The Lincoln Park Zoo. From picking the perfect pumpkin and toasting s'mores over a fire pit to rides and entertainers, this festival offers...
10:00 am-
1:00 pm
Spooky Zoo The Lincoln Park Zoo. The Spooky Zoo Spectacular offers trick-or-treating on zoo grounds starting and continuing while supplies last...
2:00 pmCoco - A Live to Film Concert Experience Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Film oriented event.
6:00 pm-
11:00 pm
Basement of the Dead Basement of the Dead, Aurora. After a boiler explosion in 1964 a scalded and maimed Al and Imus haunt the basement of Walker... 630-896-2466
6:00 pm-
8:00 pm
Arts in the Dark Annual Halloween parade in Chicago highlights the city's creative spirit with eye-catching floats, giant puppets, and vibrant artistic performances...
6:00 pm-
11:00 pm
Disturbia Haunted House Disturbia Haunted House, Downers Grove. The haunted house attraction is the perfect destination for those seeking a heart-pumping, spine-tingling...
6:30 pm-
11:00 pm
The Massacre Haunted House The Massacre Haunted House, Montgomery. Focusing on fear & fright, this haunted labyrinth dishes up over 60 rooms of pure terror where over...
6:30 pm-
10:30 pm
Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. More than 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins will light up the night. Featured images of superheroes, celebrities...
13th Floor Haunted House 13th Floor Haunted House, Schiller Park. 13th Floor combines two haunted houses in one place. This year the featured attractions are Shattered...

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...
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 pmAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater Auditorium Theatre. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings African-American artistic expression and the American modern... 312-922-2110
2:00 pmThe Book Of Mormon CIBC Theatre. A hilarious Broadway musical about a pair of mismatched Mormon boys sent on a mission to a place that's about as far from Salt Lake...
2:00 pmGrease - The Musical Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Arlington Heights. Musical theatrical performance.
3:00 pmAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater Auditorium Theatre. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings African-American artistic expression and the American modern... 312-922-2110
3:00 pmBlue Heaven Black Ensemble Theater. Pop / rock performance.
3:30 pmLOL Podcast Live Copernicus Center. TV / radio taped program.
4:00 pmCatch Me If You Can Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Musical theatrical performance.
6:00 pmComedysportz Malarkey Comedy Kingsbury Theater. The ultimate comedy battle where two improv teams compete for laughs and points! A witty Ref keeps the...
7:00 pmPreacher Lawson Chicago Improv, Schaumburg. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmMatt Fraser Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Entertaining magic show.
7:00 pmDavid Koechner Comedy Vault, Batavia. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmSecond City Mainstage Revue Second City. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmSahib Singh Zanies. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmKneecap Radius. Rap / hip hop music performance.
7:00 pmJosh Blue The Hobart Art Theater. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmTony Baker & KevOnStage Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmParanormal Activity - Play The Yard. Musical theatrical performance.
7:00 pmZachariah Porter The Vic Theater. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmThe Second City e.t.c. 49th Revue e.t.c. Theater. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmJay White Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Live concert performance.
7:00 pmJason Cheny Zanies Comedy Club, Rosemont. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmFlamingosis The Outset. Techno / electronic concert performance.
7:00 pmChicago Sinfonietta: Bollywood and Beyond Studebaker Theater. Classical concert.
7:00 pmKaash Paige The Promontory. Rap / hip hop music performance.
7:30 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...
7:30 pmPat Tomasulo James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake. Comedic performance live.
7:30 pmLucius The Salt Shed. Alternative music performance.
7:30 pmGiordano Dance Chicago North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie. Dance theatrical performance.
7:30 pmJ.I.D. Aragon Ballroom. Rap / hip hop music performance.
7:30 pmPhil Vassar Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Performing country music live.
8:00 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
8:00 pmAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater Auditorium Theatre. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings African-American artistic expression and the American modern... 312-922-2110
8:00 pmComedysportz Malarkey Comedy Kingsbury Theater. The ultimate comedy battle where two improv teams compete for laughs and points! A witty Ref keeps the...
8:00 pmDr. Bill Miller CG's Comedy Club, Bolingbrook. Comedic performance live.
8:00 pmThe Best of The Second City UP Comedy Club. Comedic performance live.
8:00 pmConjunto Primavera Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert.
8:00 pmDying Fetus The Forge, Joliet. Alternative music performance.
8:00 pmThe Vampire Circus Des Plaines Theatre. A mesmerizing theatrical experience that fuses artistry, technology, and twisted acrobatics.
8:00 pmSarah Millican Auditorium Theatre. Comedic performance live.
8:00 pmSix Feet Under Avondale Music Hall. Alternative music performance.
8:00 pmSun Room Bottom Lounge Restaurant. Pop / rock performance.
8:00 pmVinto Van Go The Cubby Bear. Alternative music performance.
8:00 pmTauk Garcia's. Techno / electronic concert performance.
8:00 pmCraig Finn & The Band Of Forgiveness Lincoln Hall. Alternative music performance.
8:00 pmJukebox The Ghost Metro. Pop / rock performance.
8:00 pmThe Tubs Schubas Harmony Grill. Alternative music performance.
8:00 pmMax Barskih Joe's Live, Rosemont. World music performance.
8:00 pmAldo Nova The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance.
8:00 pmMach-Hommy Thalia Hall. Rap / hip hop music performance.
8:00 pmBrandy, Monica, Kelly Rowland & Muni Long United Center. R&B / soul music performance.
8:00 pmSweetest Day Comedy Jam Wintrust Arena. Comedic performance live with Lavell Crawford, Bill Bellamy, & T.I. (TIP Harris).
8:00 pmBret Michaels Hollywood Casino, Joliet. Pop / rock performance.
8:30 pmBaby Wants Candy Donny's Skybox Theatre. Musical theatrical performance.
9:00 pmThat 1 Guy Reggies Chicago. Pop / rock performance.
9:00 pmAyoni Sleeping Village. Pop / rock performance.
9:00 pmFrog - Band Empty Bottle. Alternative music performance.
9:30 pmEazybaked Ramova Theatre. Techno / electronic concert performance.
10:00 pmTwinsick Concord Music Hall. Techno / electronic concert performance.

Retail Events

9:00 am-
1:00 pm
Horner Park Farmers Market Horner Park. Shop items from local farmers and makers of food related products, bakers, specialty food producers, live plant, flower and herb...

Sports

1:00 pmRoosevelt Lakers vs. Northern Michigan Wildcats Roosevelt University. College football (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game.
5:00 pmDePaul Blue Demons Women's Volleyball vs. Xavier Musketeers DePaul University. College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) volleyball match.

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
7:00 pmCain - Band Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington. Religious concert performance.

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-
2:00 pm
Lunch Prix Fixe Menu Specials Alla Vita. Enjoy a three-course meal with your choice of a starter like stracciatella soup, spring green salad; a main course featuring roasted...
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...

Nightlife

4:00 pmDelilah's Rock n Roll Jukebox Delilah's. Saturdays features $3 Genesee Cream Ale, $3 Evan Williams Bourbon.
6:00 pmRed Velvet Burlesque Show Y Bar. Captivating audiences with standout choreography and timeless burlesque in this adult-theme perfromance.
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 pmRed Velvet Burlesque Show Red Velvet Burlesque Show. Adult themed event.
7:30 pmDuran Decade The Vixen, McHenry. Live concert performance.
9:00 pmJust Dance - GaGa Themed Party Subterranean. Live concert performance.
9:30 pmZapato3 Joe's Sports Bar. Live concert performance.