October 19, 2025
Sunday

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...
12:00 pmChicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints Soldier Field. NFL Football Game. Game time subject to change as part of NFL Flex scheduling. 847-615-BEAR
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 pmChicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks United Center. NHL Hockey Game. 312-455-4000
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 pm-
10:00 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
7:00 pm-
10:00 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...
7:00 pm-
10:00 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...
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...
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...
7:00 pm-
10:00 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
7:00 pm-
10:00 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...
7:00 pmAvatar: The Last Airbender in Concert Auditorium Theatre. Film oriented event.
7:00 pm-
10:00 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...
7:30 pmRocky Horror Picture Show & Barry Bostwick Chicago Theatre. Film oriented event.
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...
1:00 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...
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.
1:00 pmMoenia Joe's Live, Rosemont. Latin music in concert.
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.
2:00 pmParanormal Activity - Play The Yard. Musical theatrical performance.
2:00 pmGiordano Dance Chicago North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie. Dance theatrical performance.
3:00 pmGlenn Miller Orchestra Des Plaines Theatre. Classical concert.
3:00 pmiLuminate Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Live theatrical performance.
3:00 pmBlue Heaven Black Ensemble Theater. Pop / rock performance.
3:00 pmChicago Symphony Orchestra: Yunchan Lim Symphony Center. Classical concert.
5:00 pmThe Vampire Circus The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. A journey of mystery, terror, and exhilaration with breathtaking acrobatics.
6:00 pmPreacher Lawson Chicago Improv, Schaumburg. Comedic performance live.
6:00 pm6arelyhuman Concord Music Hall. Pop / rock performance.
6:00 pmKenny Garrett Garcia's. Jazz / blues concert performance.
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 pmVader Reggies Rock Club. Live rock / metal music.
7:00 pmEric Eaton Zanies Comedy Club, Rosemont. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmSecond City Mainstage Revue Second City. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmJack and Jack House of Blues Chicago. Pop / rock performance.
7:00 pmThe Second City e.t.c. 49th Revue e.t.c. Theater. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmBrokencyde, Dot Dot Curve, The Medic Droid & From This Day Forward The WC Social Club, West Chicago. Alternative music performance.
7:30 pmParcels - Band Credit Union 1 Arena. Pop / rock performance.
7:30 pmMatt Maeson The Vic Theater. Alternative music performance.
8:00 pmIndigo De Souza Thalia Hall. Alternative music performance.
8:00 pmJonah Marais Lincoln Hall. TV / radio taped program.
8:00 pmWill Paquin Schubas Harmony Grill. Pop / rock performance.
8:30 pmPretty Jane The Hideout. Pop / rock performance.

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

12:00 pmChicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints Soldier Field. NFL Football Game. Game time subject to change as part of NFL Flex scheduling. 847-615-BEAR
6:00 pmChicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks United Center. NHL Hockey Game. 312-455-4000

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

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...