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Things That Go Bump in the Night
Meet some of the fascinating but often misunderstood critters of Emily Oaks Nature Center! This popular event is intended to be fun and informative –…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Brick-or-Treat Adult Night at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Mark your calendars for an evening of “Brick-or-Treat” fun on Friday, October 18th, from 7pm – 10pm! Activities Include: 👻 Costume Contest: Dress to impress…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Costume Council Golden Jubilee
The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to be a part of a historic evening as we enjoy a first look at the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Divas After Dark: Halloween Drag Show Cruise on Lake Michigan
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey throughout the cooler months with City Cruises Chicago! As the leading provider of on-the-water excursions, City Cruises…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago International Film Festival
Get ready to be part of something truly special this fall at the 60th edition of the Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Division Street Farmers Market
Support local farmers and eat fresh! Link Up Illinois (a program of Experimental Station) has been making it easier for Illinois residents to access fresh,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Lakeview Halloween Pup Crawl
Join us for our 10th Annual Lakeview Halloween Pup Crawl! Oct 19, 2024; 10am-2pm. Costume fun for pups & their people! Treats, gift bag, raffle…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Lakeview Halloween Pup Crawl
Throw on the costumes, grab the pup and strut your stuff trick-or-treating along North Halsted from Aldine to Cornelia for dog treats, prizes, swag and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Open House Chicago 2024
Open House Chicago, hosted by the Chicago Architecture Center, is a free public festival providing access to places of architectural, historical, and cultural significance, across…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
PAWS Chicago Costumed Pet Adoption Event at Fashion Outlets of Chicago
Fashion Outlets of Chicago, the award-winning 530,000 square-foot, two-level indoor shopping center, will host a special pet adoption event in partnership with PAWS Chicago on…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Magic Show & Ghost Hunt
Kids of all ages will be entertained and amused at this popular Magic Show by James Jensen. Jim’s style of close-up magic is engaging with…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
A Conversation with Chicago’s Leading UFOlogists
This year we’ve seen a rise in the interest of UFO phenomenon and related activity. Even celebrities Tucker Carlson and John Oliver have given interesting…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation, Theatre & Performing Arts
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Meet some of the fascinating but often misunderstood critters of Emily Oaks Nature Center! This popular event is intended to be fun and informative –…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Arts in the Dark
Arts in the Dark is a magical evening parade that celebrates Halloween as the “artist’s holiday”. Now in its 10th year, Arts in the Dark…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Arts in the Dark Parade
LUMA8 proudly celebrates the 10th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween parade, a family-friendly happening featuring unique floats, spectacle puppets and all forms of creative…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Arts in the Dark Parade
LUMA8 proudly celebrates the 10th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween parade, a family-friendly happening featuring unique floats, spectacle puppets and all forms of creative…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago International Film Festival
Get ready to be part of something truly special this fall at the 60th edition of the Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont Opening Day
Sunday Funday is back! Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 28, 2024. Join us for our 33rd season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont.…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Bloody May Fest
Afternoon Session: (12pm-4pm) BMF featuring Chicago’s Bloody Mary CompetitionBloody Mary Fest is all about Bloodies, Brunch, and Beyond! At the heart of the event is…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Film Screening & Conversation: 30TH Anniversary of Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Film and photography fans alike are invited to join Roger and James Deakins at the Athenaeum Center for a rare series of public events launching…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Women in Wine & Spirits Event, presented by Vinitaly.USA & Decanter
We are excited to host the second annual “Women in Wine & Spirits Event” the evening of October 20, in collaboration with Decanter, as part of…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…
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