October 11, 2026
Sunday

Headliners

10:00 am-
6:00 pm
Boo! at the Zoo Brookfield Zoo. Includes trick-or-treating, costume parades, pumpkin decorating, 'not-so-scary' activities, and animal enrichment...
11:00 am-
7:00 pm
Lincoln Park Wine Fest At Jonquil Park, enjoy wine tastings from various producers, delicious food pairings, live music, and multiple sessions throughout the weekend...
11:00 amChicago Fashion Week Chicago Fashion Week includes more than 50 events across the Chicagoland area. Features runway shows, retail pop-ups, and educational... 217-504-1905
11:00 am-
7:00 pm
Lincoln Park Wine Festival A 3-day outdoor event held each fall at Jonquil Park in Chicago, featuring curated wine tastings, food pairings, live music, and artisan vendors...

Festivals

10:00 am-
6:00 pm
Boo! at the Zoo Brookfield Zoo. Includes trick-or-treating, costume parades, pumpkin decorating, 'not-so-scary' activities, and animal enrichment...
10:00 amCollect A Con Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont. A convention showcasing trading cards, anime, and pop culture with celebrities, live...
11:00 am-
7:00 pm
Lincoln Park Wine Fest At Jonquil Park, enjoy wine tastings from various producers, delicious food pairings, live music, and multiple sessions throughout the weekend...
11:00 am-
7:00 pm
Lincoln Park Wine Festival A 3-day outdoor event held each fall at Jonquil Park in Chicago, featuring curated wine tastings, food pairings, live music, and artisan vendors...

The Arts

1:00 pmCome From Away Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Musical theatrical performance.
2:00 pmBuddy: The Buddy Holly Story Drury Lane Theater, Oakbrook Terrace. Musical theatrical performance.
2:00 pmEscape to Margaritaville North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie. Musical theatrical performance.
7:00 pmKanan Gill Park West. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmThe Second City Mainstage 114th Revue Second City. Comedic performance live.
8:00 pmMetaphor: ReFantazio Orchestra Concert Auditorium Theatre. Classical concert.

Retail Events

8:00 am-
2:00 pm
Wicker Park Farmers Market Shop locally grown food from farmers, organic fruits and vegetables, wellness products, baked goods, and artisan goods, plus free yoga and Pilates...
11:00 amChicago Fashion Week Chicago Fashion Week includes more than 50 events across the Chicagoland area. Features runway shows, retail pop-ups, and educational... 217-504-1905

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
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

7:30 amThe Bank of America Chicago Marathon Grant Park. Runners from around the world set out to accomplish a personal dream at the Chicago Marathon. A 26.2-mile course is... 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 pmExpo League Malarkey Comedy Kingsbury Theater. Where competition meets showmanship for an unforgettable, interactive experience! Inspired by the...
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...