Who’s ready for spooky season? I definitely am! I absolutely love Fall time in the city. From festive pop-ups to pumpkin-flavored treats to Halloween, there’s nothing better than the cozy aesthetic that comes with it. Looking forward to scheduling plans? Make sure to add the ones listed below to your calendar! This post will be updated as events arise.
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
- Date: September 21 – November 3, 2023
- Location: Goose Island (1465 N. Elston Ave.)
- Cost: $22 for GA, food/drink & extras available for purchase
- View my 2022 Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up recap post (this is my favorite fall event!)
Harry Potter Magic at Play
- Date: Now – September 4, 2023
- Location: Water Tower Place (835 Michigan Ave.)
- Cost: $42.50 per ticket, treats & souvenirs available for purchase
- View my Harry Potter Magic at Play recap post
Rooftop Cinema Club
- Date: Now – September 4, 2023
- Location: The Emily Hotel (311 N Morgan St.)
- Cost: $22.50+ per ticket
Chef BBQ at Green City Market
- Date: September 7, 2023
- Location: Lincoln Park (1817 N Clark St)
- Cost: $159 for GA, $289 for VIP
- View my 2022 Chef BBQ recap post
Taste of Chicago
- Date: September 8-10, 2023
- Location: Polk Brothers Park (600 E Grand Ave)
- Cost: Free admission, food available for purchase
Oktoberfest at the Zoo
- Date: September 16, 2023
- Location: Lincoln Park Zoo
- Cost: $15 admission (early bird price), food & drink available for purchase
Chicago Gourmet
- Date: September 21-24, 2023
- Sep 21: Tacos & Tequilas ($110)
- Sep 22: Hamburger Hop ($130)
- Sep 23: Grand Cru ($255)
- Sep 24: Prost! In the Park ($99)
- Location: Harris Theater Rooftop (205 E. Randolph St.)
- Cost: $99-$255 + tax
- View my 2019 Chicago Gourmet recap post
Green City Market
- Date: Now – November 2023
- Location: Lincoln Park, West Loop, Avondale
- Cost: Free admission, vendors selling items for a cost
The Exhibit House
- Date: Indefinitely
- Location: Water Tower Place (835 Michigan Ave.)
- Cost: $30 per ticket
- View my The Exhibit House recap post
ZooLights
- Date: November 17, 2023 – January 7, 2024
- Location: Lincoln Park Zoo
- Cost: TBD
Things to Do All Fall
Chicago Attractions
Chicago Museums
- Adler Planetarium
- Shedd Aquarium
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- The Field Museum
- Chicago History Museum
- Museum of Science and Industry
- Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
- Chicago Cultural Center
- WNDR Museum
- Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
- Chicago Sports Museum
- Museum of Illusions Chicago
- American Writers Museum