This weekend in Chicago offers a diverse range of events, from Halloween-themed activities to cultural experiences and live performances. Whether you’re looking for family fun or late-night entertainment, Chicago has something for everyone.
- Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest (Oct. 27-29): Enjoy the final weekend of Lincoln Park Zoo’s Fall Fest, featuring musical entertainment, live chalk art, story times, pumpkin carving, a maze, and more. The event offers a variety of attractions and activities for all ages.
- Chicago Alliance for Animals Annual Halloween FUNdraiser (Oct. 27): Join this fundraiser event with a vegan buffet, drinks, karaoke, raffle prizes, and a costume contest to support a good cause. Your $30 ticket includes entry to the event and various activities.
- Maria Bamford (Oct. 28-29): Comedian Maria Bamford brings her unique and deeply personal comedy to the stage at The Den Theatre in Wicker Park. Known for her focus on mental illness, her performances promise an engaging experience. Tickets start at $22 online.
- A Taste Of Soul (Oct. 28-30): The Black Ensemble Theater presents a tribute to soul music, featuring songs from legendary artists such as Barry White, Al Green, Bobby Caldwell, and Peaches & Herb. Tickets for this soulful experience are available online.
Stretch toward the sun while in the sky at 360 Chicago’s 94th floor yoga flow overlooking Chicago and Lake Michigan.
- 360 Sky Yoga (Oct. 29): Practice yoga 94 floors above the city with stunning views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. The experience includes yoga, access to the observation deck, and a choice between a mimosa or coffee. Tickets are $55 online.
- Pumpkin Carving and Halloworkout Extravaganza (Oct. 29): Join Lakeview East Athletics and Performance for a pumpkin carving contest, costume prizes, games, food, drinks, and treats. This annual event offers family-friendly fun.
Trick or treat at neighborhood businesses at this weekend’s Spooktacular in Lincoln Park.
- Spooktacular (Oct. 29-30): Trick or treat at neighborhood businesses along Lincoln Avenue and Clark Street. This Halloween event features candy, arts and crafts, and interactive science experiments for kids.
Black- and woman-led nonprofit Urban Growers Collective is celebrating the fall harvest season with neighbors this weekend.
- Urban Growers Harvest Fest (Oct. 29): Celebrate the fall harvest season with pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, apple tastings, hot apple cider, and more at South Chicago Farm by Urban Growers Collective.
- Pilsen Brew-Ja Crawl (Oct. 29): Enjoy a bar crawl along 18th Street with cocktails from local bars, live music, and a celebration of Día de los Muertos and Halloween. Tickets are available online.
People lounge at Kathy Osterman Beach in Edgewater on July 28, 2023.
- Plant Trees At The Beach (Oct. 30): Contribute to the enhancement of Chicago’s biodiversity and air quality by helping plant trees at Kathy Osterman Beach. The event welcomes volunteers of all ages.
- Halloween Spooktacular (Oct. 30): Experience a Halloween bash with gelato, games, costume contests, magicians, and sword swallowers at Sideshow Gelato. Tickets for adults and children are available online.
These events offer a mix of entertainment, community engagement, and Halloween-themed fun for Chicagoans of all ages. Whether you’re interested in cultural experiences, live performances, or family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone this weekend in Chicago.