{"id":21621,"date":"2019-08-01T11:00:24","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T16:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=21621"},"modified":"2020-09-29T10:17:21","modified_gmt":"2020-09-29T15:17:21","slug":"to-do-chicago-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/to-do-chicago-october\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Things To Do in Chicago This October"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you thought September was awesome, just wait until you see what October has in store.<\/p>\n<p>From marathons to comedy shows and everything in-between, next month is absolutely jam-packed with some of the city&#8217;s most anticipated events. Not sure what to do first? Don&#8217;t worry, we&#8217;ve got you covered.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 12 of the best things to check out in Chicago this October.<\/p>\n<h2>Celebrate the Spooky Season<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-33613 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Halloween-1024x681.jpeg\" alt=\"Chicago's Ultimate Halloween Guide\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Halloween-1024x681.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Halloween-600x399.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Halloween-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Halloween-1300x865.jpeg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Halloween-128x86.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Halloween.jpeg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>All October @ Various Locations<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are so many <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/oktoberfest-in-chicago\/\">Oktoberfests<\/a>, Halloween bashes, pumpkin patches, and ale fests to hit up this year that we thought we&#8217;d just give you a comprehensive list of all of them. You&#8217;re welcome. Let us know if you hit all of them in the comments below!<\/p>\n<p>Suburbs<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumpkinfarm.com\/\">The Haunted Barn at Bengtson\u2019s Pumpkin Fest &#8211; Homer Glen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/napersettlement.org\/237\/Oktoberfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oktoberfest &#8211; Naperville<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/woodstockalefest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Woodstock Ale Fest &#8211; Woodstock<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagobotanic.org\/beer\">Autumn Brews at Chicago Botanic Garden &#8211; Glencoe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highwoodpumpkinfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival &#8211; Highwood<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/scarecrowfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scarecrow Fest &#8211; St. Charles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.czs.org\/boo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boo at the Zoo &#8211; Brookfield<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagobotanic.org\/dog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spooky Pooch Parade at Chicago Botanic Garden &#8211; Glencoe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagobotanic.org\/halloween\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns at Chicago Botanic Garden &#8211; Glencoe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/239141450128685\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Halloween Hallow &#8211; Mokena<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.napervilleparks.org\/halloweenhappening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Halloween Happening &#8211; Naperville<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/downtownbatavia.com\/currentevents\/bat-fest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BatFest &#8211; Batavia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nightmareonchicagostreet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nightmare on Chicago Street &#8211; Elgin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zurkopromotions.com\/wheaton-illinois-haunted-halloween-flea-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Haunted Halloween Fleet Market &#8211; Wheaton<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/brewmoonfest.com\/information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brew Moon Beer &amp; Band Festival &#8211; McCook<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chicago<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/676847632736441\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FestiVale &#8211; Ravenswood<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lincolnsquare.org\/apple-fest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple Fest &#8211; Lincoln Square<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dankhaus.com\/event-3066323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stammtisch Open Haus Oktoberfest<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyricopera.org\/productions\/lyric-opera\/Halloween-Masquerade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Halloween Masquerade &#8211; Civic Opera House<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/illuminatechicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Illumination &#8211; Church of the Epiphany<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Haunted Halloween Ball &#8211; Congress Plaza<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stbensoktoberfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Benedict&#8217;s Oktoberfest<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/anticruelty.org\/pints\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pints for Pets &#8211; Anti-Cruelty Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparkdistrict.com\/halloween\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Halloween in the Parks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acecomiccon.com\/midwest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ACE Comic Con<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35140\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35140\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35140\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/43165816_1868080846580626_3366714109012738048_n.jpg\" alt=\"ACE Comic Con\" width=\"960\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/43165816_1868080846580626_3366714109012738048_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/43165816_1868080846580626_3366714109012738048_n-600x542.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/43165816_1868080846580626_3366714109012738048_n-300x271.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35140\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: ACE Comic Con Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em><strong>October 11 &#8211; 13 @ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Everyone&#8217;s favorite comic book convention is headed back to Rosemont. This year&#8217;s guest speakers include Brie Larson from <em>Captain Marvel<\/em>, Tom Holland from <em>Spider-Man<\/em>, Kit Harington from <em>Game of Thrones<\/em>, and so many more. Get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acecomiccon.com\/events\/midwest\/tickets.html\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a> for as low as $45\/day before they sell out!<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baconandbeerclassic.com\/chicago-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bacon &amp; Beer Classic<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8331\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8331\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8331\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bacon-and-Beer-Classic1-231-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"bacon and beer classic\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bacon-and-Beer-Classic1-231-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bacon-and-Beer-Classic1-231-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bacon-and-Beer-Classic1-231-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bacon-and-Beer-Classic1-231-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bacon-and-Beer-Classic1-231.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: SF Fun Cheap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em><strong>October 12 @ Soldier Field<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Honestly, not much else to say here. If you&#8217;re not already on board, you&#8217;re probably crazy. Get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universe.com\/events\/2019-chicago-bacon-and-beer-classic-tickets-chicago-QG8JNP?_eboga=906240853.1564685844\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a> for all the bacon and beer you can stomach for just $55. Oh, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparkingmap.com\/item\/soldier-field-north-garage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">parking<\/a>? Taken care of.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagomarathon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bank of America Chicago Marathon<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21646\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21646\" style=\"width: 808px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21646 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/21689335_695861313952350_7165615886370340864_n.jpg\" alt=\"To Do Chicago October\" width=\"808\" height=\"808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/21689335_695861313952350_7165615886370340864_n.jpg 808w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/21689335_695861313952350_7165615886370340864_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/21689335_695861313952350_7165615886370340864_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/21689335_695861313952350_7165615886370340864_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/21689335_695861313952350_7165615886370340864_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21646\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Chicago Marathon Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em><strong>\u00a0October 13 @ Grant Park<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cheer on the city&#8217;s fastest runners at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The route follows 26.2 miles of the city&#8217;s most beautiful scenery and welcomes athletes and leisure runners alike!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176376\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-176376\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Koi-Evanston-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Coronavirus Restrictions Chicago\" width=\"1280\" height=\"722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Koi-Evanston-scaled.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Koi-Evanston-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Koi-Evanston-2000x1128.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Koi-Evanston-1536x866.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Koi-Evanston-2048x1155.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Koi-Evanston-370x209.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Koi-Evanston-842x475.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Koi-Evanston-406x229.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Koi-Evanston-270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Koi Evanston<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Coronavirus in Chicago Updates: Restrictions to Be Lifted on October 1<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The City of Chicago will be lifting several restrictions for bars and restaurants on October 1.<\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-grey\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/coronavirus-restrictions-to-ease-in-chicago-come-october-1st\/\">Coronavirus Updates in Chicago<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagofilmfestival.com\/festival\/submit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago International Film Festival<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33979\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33979\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-33979\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/chicago_film_fest-1024x419.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago International Film Festival\" width=\"1024\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/chicago_film_fest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/chicago_film_fest-600x246.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/chicago_film_fest-300x123.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33979\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Chicago International Film Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em><strong>October 16 &#8211; 27 @ Various Locations<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the best of cinema from around the world at several Chicago venues across 2 weeks of entertainment. Tickets go on sale soon!<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/openhousechicago.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open House Chicago<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32223\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32223\" style=\"width: 655px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32223\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/11150816_901900299860040_8523540231529823983_n.jpg\" alt=\"Elks National Memorial\" width=\"655\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/11150816_901900299860040_8523540231529823983_n.jpg 655w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/11150816_901900299860040_8523540231529823983_n-600x879.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/11150816_901900299860040_8523540231529823983_n-205x300.jpg 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32223\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/134983159885095\/photos\/a.901895903193813.1073741828.134983159885095\/901900299860040\/?type=3&amp;theater\">The Elks National Memorial and Headquarters Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>October 19 &#8211; 20 @ Various Locations<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Chicago Architecture Foundation&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/open-house-chicago\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Open House<\/a> in back again as one of the best things to do this October. Showcasing over 200 of Chicago&#8217;s coolest buildings, the Open House allows visitors to explore some of the city&#8217;s best hidden gems. Better yet, its completely, 100-percent free.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodymarychi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bloody Mary Fest<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21629\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21629\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21629 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/21479806_1329304920509265_2606206285724516352_n.jpg\" alt=\"To Do Chicago October\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/21479806_1329304920509265_2606206285724516352_n.jpg 903w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/21479806_1329304920509265_2606206285724516352_n-600x681.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/21479806_1329304920509265_2606206285724516352_n-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21629\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Bloody Mary Chi Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em><strong>October 20 @ Theater on the Lake<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Is there anything better than sipping a Bloody Mary on Sunday morning? Drop by Theater on the Lake to try out Chicago&#8217;s tastiest Bloody Marys, craft beers, brunch bites, and more. The event also features a Bloody Mary competition, so place your bets now!<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoideas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Ideas Week<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21622\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21622\" style=\"width: 2047px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21622 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/21055979_1633917156628139_1454691122008117458_o.jpg\" alt=\"To Do Chicago - Ideas Week\" width=\"2047\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/21055979_1633917156628139_1454691122008117458_o.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/21055979_1633917156628139_1454691122008117458_o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/21055979_1633917156628139_1454691122008117458_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/21055979_1633917156628139_1454691122008117458_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/21055979_1633917156628139_1454691122008117458_o-1300x867.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/21055979_1633917156628139_1454691122008117458_o-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2047px) 100vw, 2047px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21622\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Chicago Ideas Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>October 12 &#8211; 17 @ Various Locations<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get your life together this October at Chicago Ideas Week. The seven-day festival brings together thought leaders and innovators from around the world to discuss everything from the hottest new tech to leadership principals. This year, the event features headlining speakers like Jonathan Van Ness, Jennifer White, Abby Wambach, and more. Most individual events cost an economical $15, so don&#8217;t wait\u2014buy your tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoideas.com\/years\/2019\/schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/artsinthedark.org\/attend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arts in the Dark<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34577\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34577\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34577 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/22386624_10212264356096709_1983653687_n.jpg\" alt=\"october things to do\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/22386624_10212264356096709_1983653687_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/22386624_10212264356096709_1983653687_n-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/22386624_10212264356096709_1983653687_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/22386624_10212264356096709_1983653687_n-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Arts in the Dark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em><strong>October 19 @ On State St from Lake to Van Buren, ending at Millennium Park<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a Halloween parade like you&#8217;ve never seen before. Artists from all over Chicago and beyond join together to showcase their spooky good talents with unique floats, terrifying puppetry, and creative performances. The parade is free and there&#8217;s an afterparty in Millennium Park! Get discounted skating <a href=\"http:\/\/artsinthedark.org\/attend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">packages<\/a> at the Maggie Daley Park ribbon and the climbing wall for $20 per person.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/chicagohumanities.org\/attend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Humanities Festival<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34118\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34118\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34118 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/17622128_10155205722151738_5927219237739608631_o-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"october things to do\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/17622128_10155205722151738_5927219237739608631_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/17622128_10155205722151738_5927219237739608631_o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/17622128_10155205722151738_5927219237739608631_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/17622128_10155205722151738_5927219237739608631_o-1300x866.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/17622128_10155205722151738_5927219237739608631_o-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/17622128_10155205722151738_5927219237739608631_o.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34118\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Chicago Humanities Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>October 26 &#8211; November 10 @ Various Locations<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for things to do this October and November, enjoy inspiring talks and panels across a variety of Chicago venues during this nearly month-long Humanities Festival. Get <a href=\"https:\/\/chicagohumanities.org\/attend\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a> for individual sessions today!<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/chicago-event\/art-inspired-dinner-tour-at-travelle\/\">Art-Inspired Dinner &amp; Tour at Travelle<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53042\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53042\" style=\"width: 2500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53042 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Ceiling-Pebbles-by-Lasvitz-Location-lobby_receptiondesk.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Ceiling-Pebbles-by-Lasvitz-Location-lobby_receptiondesk.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Ceiling-Pebbles-by-Lasvitz-Location-lobby_receptiondesk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Ceiling-Pebbles-by-Lasvitz-Location-lobby_receptiondesk-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Ceiling-Pebbles-by-Lasvitz-Location-lobby_receptiondesk-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Ceiling-Pebbles-by-Lasvitz-Location-lobby_receptiondesk-842x561.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Ceiling-Pebbles-by-Lasvitz-Location-lobby_receptiondesk-406x271.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Ceiling-Pebbles-by-Lasvitz-Location-lobby_receptiondesk-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53042\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Travelle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>October 30 | 5:30 pm @ Travelle at The Langham<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Travelle at The Langham presents an event for art and cocktail lovers, who will embark on a tour led by Chicago Chef Concierge Philippe Gills of the art installed throughout and around the hotel, including Ju Ming\u2019s \u201cThe Gentlemen,\u201d Virginio Ferrari\u2019s \u201cOmbre della Sera,\u201d Carolyn Ottmers\u2019 \u201cSilver Pinecone,\u201d Yorko Alexopolous\u2019 \u201cBeguiled by Mystery,\u201d Jaume Plensa\u2019s \u201cAnna,\u201d as well as pieces from Peter Halley and Monique Prieto. Once the tour concludes, guests will settle into Travelle for a unique, three-course dinner and drink pairings to enjoy sips from Travelle&#8217;s art-inspired cocktail collection. Designed by renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, The Langham is a reputable Chicago hotel with a fantastic riverside restaurant, Travelle, and holds a strong connection to the city&#8217;s vast art scene.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets run $95 and space is limited; to make a reservation, call 312.923.7705<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/northalsted.com\/events\/halloween\/\">Northalstead Halloween Parade\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32229\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32229\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32229 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/23405908_10155728320499933_7438904153798142315_o.jpg\" alt=\"Northalsted\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/23405908_10155728320499933_7438904153798142315_o.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/23405908_10155728320499933_7438904153798142315_o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/23405908_10155728320499933_7438904153798142315_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/23405908_10155728320499933_7438904153798142315_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/23405908_10155728320499933_7438904153798142315_o-1300x866.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/23405908_10155728320499933_7438904153798142315_o-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32229\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Northalsted Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em><strong>October 31 @ Halstead &amp; Belmont<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>As far as things to do on Halloween goes, there&#8217;s really not that many. You could do a Haunted House or trick-or-treat if you have kids or nieces and nephews. But as far as adulting goes, a costume parade, followed by boozy bar-hopping, is as good as you can hope for, and what better neighborhood to do it right than Boystown? Head to this part of town at 7:30 pm for a wild riot of a Halloween parade you&#8217;re sure to remember.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-178493\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Chicago-Fall-Season-CTA-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Fall Bucket List\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Chicago-Fall-Season-CTA-Photo.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Chicago-Fall-Season-CTA-Photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Chicago-Fall-Season-CTA-Photo-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Chicago-Fall-Season-CTA-Photo-370x246.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Chicago-Fall-Season-CTA-Photo-842x560.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Chicago-Fall-Season-CTA-Photo-406x270.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Chicago-Fall-Season-CTA-Photo-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Build Your 2020 Chicago Fall Bucket List: Ideas &amp; Tips<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you are creating a bucket list of activities and events to attend throughout upcoming fall season in Chicago, we have created a list of ideas and tips.<\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-grey\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/5-things-to-add-to-your-chicago-fall-bucket-list\/\">Build Your 2020 Fall Bucket List<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>At UrbanMatter, U Matter. 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