These 309 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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October 30 at 7pm
Skokie Water Playground · Skokie
An abandoned water park becomes the perfect setting for terror at this annual haunt, running since 1997. Expect chainsaw maniacs, an insane clown maze, and all-new characters and scenes every year.
October 31 at 10am (This weekend)
Steelworkers Park · South Chicago • Free
Scale the rusting walls of a former steel mill with Lake Michigan glittering behind you. Free gear, patient volunteers, and a view from the top that'll make the climb worth every pull.
November 4 at 6pm
Chef Shangri-La · North Riverside • $$
Tiles & Dang Luck: learn Traditional Chinese Mahjong from a longtime local player, with hands-on practice in a relaxed, social setting. Total beginners welcome, and dinner and drinks are right there.
November 5 at 6pm
Sarabande Chicago · Avondale
Poker chips meet philanthropy at this casino night fundraiser for Lincoln Park Community Services. Your ticket covers local restaurant bites, free-flowing beer and wine, and a full evening of gaming tables.
November 5 at 5:30pm
Kimball Hill Park · Rolling Meadows
An after-dark autumn stroll where kids light the way. Wander the park paths with glow sticks, crafts, and seasonal activities, and bring a non-perishable good to donate to local families.
November 7 at 9:15am (Next weekend)
Old town school · Edgewater • $35
The only meditation where doing absolutely nothing is the whole point. Lie back as crystal singing bowls, gongs, and flutes wash over you, with light breathwork to start. No experience, beliefs, or flexibility required.
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Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Marz Community Brewing Co. · McKinley Park
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
University Library · Evanston
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
Luna's Pub and Grill · Evanston
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
Ed & Joe's Restaurant & Pizzeria · Tinley Park
$$
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
Chris's Billiards · Portage Park
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Harmony Square · Tinley Park
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Snakes & Lattes Chicago · Logan Square
$
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM
West Lawn Park · West Lawn
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 AM
Village Cycle Center · Near North Side
$75
Fri, Oct 30 · 2:00 PM
West Town Branch, Chicago Public Library · West Town
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Valley Forge Park · Clearing
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM
Douglass (Anna and Frederick) Park · Marshall Square
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Jack's Pumpkin Pop-up · West Town
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM
Pulaski (Casimir) Park · Pulaski Park
$10
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PM
Lindblom (Robert) Park · West Englewood
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 9:00 AM
Goebbert's Farm - South Barrington · South Barrington
Fri, Oct 30 · 9:30 AM
Brookfield Zoo Chicago · Brookfield
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
Centennial Fitness Center · Park Ridge
$20
Fri, Oct 30 · 1:00 PM
Roden Branch, Chicago Public Library · Norwood Park
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM
Sauganash Park · Forest Glen
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 2:30 PM
Paschen (Christian) Park · Rogers Park
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM
Galewood Park · Austin
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 1:00 PM
Rogers Park · Rogers Park
Fri, Oct 30 · 8:00 AM
632 N Dearborn St · River North
$14.99
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
Untitled Supper Club · River North
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago · Schaumburg
Fri, Oct 30 · 8:00 AM
The Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago Loop
$14.99
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM
Timothy O'Toole's Pub Chicago · Streeterville
$$
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Horner (Henry) Park · Irving Park
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM
Palatine Park District (Community Center) · Palatine
$1
Sat, Oct 31 · 7:00 PM
Chase Park · Ravenswood
$16
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM
Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch, Chicago Public Library · West Town
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Lincoln Park Zoo · Lincoln Park
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Columbus (Christopher) Park · Austin
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 4:00 PM
Weber Park Golf Course · Skokie
$35
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Bronzeville Children's Museum · Calumet Heights
Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 AM
Lincoln Park Zoo · Lincoln Park
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Homan Square Community Center · North Lawndale
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:30 PM
Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago Public Library · Lincoln Square
Mon, Nov 2 · 7:00 PM
Marz Community Brewing Company · McKinley Park
Mon, Nov 2 · 7:00 PM
Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership · West Town
$
Mon, Nov 2 · 5:00 PM
Riverside Public Library · Riverside
Mon, Nov 2 · 10:00 AM
Washington Park · Washington Park
Mon, Nov 2 · 11:00 AM
Morgan Park Sports Center · South Side
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM
Lark Restaurant & Bar · Lake View East
$$
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM
Snakes & Lattes Chicago · Logan Square
$
Tue, Nov 3 · 12:00 PM
Centennial Fitness Center · Park Ridge
$10-$15
Tue, Nov 3 · 8:00 PM
The Globe Pub · North Center
$$
Tue, Nov 3 · 6:00 PM
AceBounce · Chicago Loop
$$
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM
Punch Bowl Social · Fulton Market District
$0
Tue, Nov 3 · 6:00 PM
Evanston Public Library · Evanston
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM
Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership · West Town
$
Tue, Nov 3 · 8:00 PM
Norris University Center · Evanston
Free to all!
Tue, Nov 3 · 8:00 PM
Cleos Bar and Grill · West Town
$$
Tue, Nov 3 · 11:00 AM
University Library · Evanston
Check what’s playing at Steppenwolf Theatre Company for theatre, or Sleeping Village for live music. Read about the actual production or listen to the artist before choosing. You don’t need to recognise a name for it to be your kind of evening.
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