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Things to Do in Chicago — October 2026

Explore 41 upcoming things to do in Chicago in October 2026, including Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago and Magic The Gathering.…

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Browse events, shows and things to do in Chicago in October 2026. Compare dates, venues and start times, then open an event for current ticket information and nearby planning options.

41 things to do in this calendar; current dates span Oct 25, 2026; highlights include Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago and Magic The Gathering. Use the date and category links on this page when you want a narrower plan.

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Explore 41 upcoming things to do in Chicago in October 2026, including Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago and Magic The Gathering.…

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Chicago Cubs81 dates →The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience52 dates →Chicago Symphony Orchestra51 dates →Disney Presents The Lion King44 dates →Reunion in Bartersville24 dates →Ordinary Days23 dates →Chicago Bulls15 dates →Chicago Blackhawks13 dates →
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Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center138 events →Wrigley Field81 events →Symphony Center69 events →The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience55 events →Cadillac Palace45 events →Citadel Theatre Lake Forest36 events →United Center29 events →The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare25 events →
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