Join the all-day celebration for five years of food, drinks and events during the Fifth Anniversary Celebration of Time Out Market, on November 16, 2024. Enjoy food and drink specials and live DJs in the West Loop neighborhood. Head to Time Out Market for festivities filled … [Read more...] about Free Time Out Market Fifth Anniversary Party
fall events
Andersonville Viking Pub Crawl
The Andersonville neighborhood's historic Swedish roots will be on full display during the sixth annual Viking Pub Crawl down Clark Street on November 17, 2024. Hundreds of revelers will don viking gear and grab a commemorative glass as they visit a dozen bars and restaurants offering specials … [Read more...] about Andersonville Viking Pub Crawl
Chicago Free and Cheap Halloween Events
Whether you like parades, tours, parties or old school trick or treating, there are lots of free and cheap Halloween events to explore all over Chicago. Check out everything from boat rides to shopping and fall fests in our round up below. Chicago Halloween Cruises Float … [Read more...] about Chicago Free and Cheap Halloween Events
Free Chicago Ghost Tour Walk
Listen to creepy stories, walk around spooky downtown landmarks and discover Chicago's eerie past with the free Haunted Chicago Tour with Chicago Walking Tours from October 23- November 2, 2024. Follow the trail of the most haunted spots in Chicago with this guided two-hour … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Ghost Tour Walk
Halloween House Music Party
Halloween just got more spirited with a special Haunted House Music Halloween Party on October 31, 2024. Chicago's homegrown sound will pump through a night of ferocious beats and non-stop dancing. The legendary Farley Jackmaster Funk and Gene Hunt will spin records featuring some of their … [Read more...] about Halloween House Music Party
Ravenswood Costume Crawl
Dive into the joy of the season with a visit to the Ravenswood Costume Crawl, filled with Halloween-themed fun, seasonal goods, treats and drinks on October 30, 2024. This free event will transform Ravenswood's Montrose Avenue of shops and restaurants into a spooky space for sipping, snacking and … [Read more...] about Ravenswood Costume Crawl
Super Horror Rama Film Fest
Dive into the creepiness of the scary season with three nights of obscure horror films at Super-Horror-Rama Film Fest on October 16-23, 2024 in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. Prepare to have petrified fun with a showcase of horror film oddities for two nights straight. The series opens … [Read more...] about Super Horror Rama Film Fest
Chicago Artisan Market
Start shopping for the holidays and discover the best in Chicago's handcrafted goods at the Chicago Artisan Market on October 13, 2024, in the West Loop. Shop for one-of-a-kind, fashion, food, jewelry, art and home goods at this curated specialty marketplace. The Chicago Artisan Market … [Read more...] about Chicago Artisan Market
Autumn Fest at Gallagher Way
The pleasures of the season will fill the field around Wrigley Stadium in celebration of the cooler temperatures and bright foliage, Autumn Fest at Gallagher Way will run from October to November 2024. The Autumn Fest includes activities and offerings like seasonally themed food and drinks, … [Read more...] about Autumn Fest at Gallagher Way
Free National Museum of Mexican Art Dia de los Muertos Chicago
Celebrate the Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos or Day of The Dead with the free "Dia de Los Muertos Xicago" event organized by the National Museum of Mexican Art on October 26, 2024, in the Pilsen community. Honoring loved ones who have passed away with ofrendas or altars … [Read more...] about Free National Museum of Mexican Art Dia de los Muertos Chicago
Adults Night Out Howl-o-ween at Lincoln Park Zoo
Get ready for spooky animal shenanigans at Adults Night Out Howl-o-ween at Lincoln Park Zoo. Visitors 18 and over can stroll the zoo after dark, sip cocktails and have a fang-tastic time on October 24, 2024. Pop-up bars, corn hole, Jenga and free rides on the AT & T Endangered … [Read more...] about Adults Night Out Howl-o-ween at Lincoln Park Zoo
Free Slightly Spooky Saturday at Navy Pier
Spend Halloween trick or treating at Navy Pier and enjoy interactive art and performances during Slightly Spooky Saturday at Navy Pier on October 26, 2024. Put on your costume and stop by 30 indoor candy stations during this all-day, free event. Besides sweet treats, look out for aerial … [Read more...] about Free Slightly Spooky Saturday at Navy Pier