Events in Chicago, United States
A ROYAL AFFAIR - WHERE WAKANDA MEETS BRIDGERTON
Chicago
Friday, October 24, 2025
1930
- 2300
30.00 USD
Private Parties - Events
The 21st Annual Cavalcade of Authors is taking things to a royal level. Come dressed in your amazing African garment or something that's a nod to English regency, or just wear something black. This is the event that ushers in a weekend of books and banter with USA To ..
2026 Soldier Field 10
Illinois
Saturday, May 23, 2026
0700
- 1400
59.00 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
Get ready for the Soldier Field 10 on Saturday, May 23, 2026, as we mark the 22nd Memorial Day run through the vibrant streets of Chicago! Join us in honoring the courageous service members who sacrificed everything for our freedom as you tackle either the 10K or 10- ..
Santa Hustle Chicago - 5K, 10K, Kids Dash
Chicago
Saturday, December 6, 2025
0730
- 1000
24.99 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
Come join the Santa Hustle® magic on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Solider Field for the Santa Hustle Chicago 5K, 10K, and Kids Dash!
Santa is sleighing the season and bringing a bag full of joy to every participant. Each runner will receive a long sleeve shirt, b ..
Divas Half Marathon and 5K
Chicago
Saturday, September 13, 2025
0700
- 1200
44.99 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
THE GLAMMEST GOODS
All participants will be treated like true royalty with:
A fabulous Diva's Dri-Fit Race Shirt - because style and performance go hand in hand
A dazzling Diva's Finisher Medal - shine bright at the finish line!
A personalized Race Bib - your o ..
Rush Hour Concert Series
Chicago
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
1630
- 1830
Free
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
Every Wednesday you can catch the pulse of the city with lively music inspired by Chicago's rush hour CTA vibe — where train doors hiss and the city streets call. This soundtrack brings that same urban energy to the food hall: jazzy grooves, funky beats, and soulful ..
Chicago emPower Breakfast
Chicago
Friday, September 12, 2025
0900
- 1100
44.00 USD
Business Networking Events
The emPower Breakfast is a new way to network!
Why We Are Different
Focused on You: From Featured Speakers to table conversations, many people have a chance to speak at an emPower Breakfast. Experts, Sponsors, regular attendees ... and You! We try to give every ..
Chicago emPower Breakfast
Chicago
Friday, October 10, 2025
0900
- 1100
44.00 USD
Business Networking Events
Why We Are Different
Focused on You: From Featured Speakers to table conversations, many people have a chance to speak at an emPower Breakfast. Experts, Sponsors, regular attendees ... and You! We try to give everyone a chance to share their stories...
An Intim ..
Chicago emPower Breakfast
Chicago
Friday, November 14, 2025
0900
- 1100
44.00 USD
Business Networking Events
Why We Are Different
Focused on You: From Featured Speakers to table conversations, many people have a chance to speak at an emPower Breakfast. Experts, Sponsors, regular attendees … and You! We try to give everyone a chance to share their stories…
An Intimate ..
QS Discover Master's and MBA Fair in Chicago
Chicago
Thursday, October 16, 2025
1700
- 2030
Free
Education - Courses - Career Training Events
Master's candidates register at this link: https://bit.ly/3TVITAF
MBA candidates register at this link: https://bit.ly/3TVITAF
Discover your ideal graduate or business school. Take advantage of our exclusive networking event and meet top ranked universities fro ..
SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Chicago
Chicago
Sunday, November 2, 2025
0730
- 1100
39.00 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
America’s sweetest run is back for our most indulgent SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run season yet in Chicago on November 2, 2025! With 5K, 10K, 15K and 2- Mile distances and a post-run party that’ll make you go cocoa crazy, you and your friends will experience the ultimate ..
Beauty Will Save the World at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance
Chicago
Saturday, October 11, 2025
1930
- 2130
35.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Step into the Mexican myth of "La Llorona," where choreographer Julianna Rubio Slager reinterprets Maria's journey through a lens of compassion and nuance. The story follows Maria, a new mother consumed by suspicions of her husband's infidelity, as she navigates the ..
2025 Official Halloween Bar Crawl Chicago By Bar Crawl LIVE!
Chicago
Saturday, October 25, 2025
1500
- 2300
20.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl 2025 – River North and West Loop Edition
Chicago, are you ready? The biggest and best Halloween bar crawl in Chicago is back for 2025! Get ready for a spooky night of bar-hopping, epic drink specials, and non-stop Halloween parties acro ..
Advancing Construction Cybersecurity 2025
Chicago
Monday, September 29, 2025
0900
- 1600
2199.00 USD
Information Technology - Networks - Programming - AI
The construction industry has become the most targeted sector by cybercriminals, facing an average of 226 incidents annually, more than any other sector according to leading MDR provider ReliaQuest. Contractors must act now to stay ahead of potentially devastating di ..
MoneyLIVE North America 2025 | September 15-16 | The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
Chicago
Monday, September 15, 2025
0900
- 1700
1649.00 GBP
Banking - Finance - Insurance - FinTech Events
Next September over 800 industry leaders across the USA and Canada will unite in Chicago to forge the future of banking and payments. Take part in high-impact, high-value networking, gain unparalleled insights from banking heavyweights and uncover transformational st ..
The Witch Project
Chicago
Friday, October 3, 2025
1900
- 2000
25.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Green skin. A flaming broom. Ruby slippers that won't stay put.
Click your heels and step into THE WITCH PROJECT--a spellbinding theatrical ritual tracing one queer man's journey through the legacy of the Wicked Witch of the West, from the fire of the witch trials ..
Challenges in Clinical Cardiology: A Case-Based Update
Chicago
Friday, September 26, 2025
0700
- 1200
765.00 USD
Healthcare Industry - Medical - Pharmaceutical - Biotech
This annual course provides new case-based updates on the diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered challenging cardiovascular conditions. Each year the program has new and refreshed content but continues to focus on various challenging aspects of coronary arte ..
Contemporary Review of Advances in Cardiac Ablation: New Tips, Techniques, and Technologies
Chicago
Thursday, December 4, 2025
0730
- 1200
990.00 USD
Healthcare Industry - Medical - Pharmaceutical - Biotech
This course will provide comprehensive instruction for diagnosing common and complex cardiac arrhythmias in the electrophysiology laboratory and achieving effective and safe ablation. Case-based illustrative presentations will highlight diagnostic dilemmas and key ma ..
Medical Cost Containment Summit Chicago 2025
Chicago
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
0900
- 1800
Free
Healthcare Industry - Medical - Pharmaceutical - Biotech
Join us for an all-encompassing event tailored to professionals working in healthcare finance. From payment integrity through revenue cycle management all the way to risk adjustment, we cover all aspects of the healthcare business. Our focus is on delivering actionab ..
2025 Official Halloween Bar Crawl Chicago Bar Crawl LIVE! Fri and Sat
Chicago
Saturday, October 25, 2025
1500
- 2300
20.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
The best Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl returns to River North and West Loop! Join us for Horroween, Chicago's biggest Halloween Pub Crawl!
Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl 2025: West Loop and River North Edition
Get ready, Chicago! The Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl 2025 ..
Bucktown 5K and Kids' Run
Chicago
Sunday, October 5, 2025
0830
- 1100
15.00 USD
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Get ready to run, Chicago! The Bucktown 5K and Kids' Run returns on October 5, 2025, for another memorable run through one of Chicago's trendiest neighborhoods. Soak in the sights as you experience the vintage architecture and artistic vibes of Bucktown by foot. From ..
JAZZ SUPPER CLUB NIGHT AT TRATTORIA 225
Oak Park
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
1800
- 2030
58.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Trattoria 225 becomes a listening room for one night. An event reminiscent of gentler times.
Category: Live Music | Jazz ..
Tantra Speed Date® - Chicago! Meet Singles Speed Dating
Chicago
Saturday, September 13, 2025
1730
- 2030
45.00 USD
Singles Events - Dating Events - Romance
Try the matchmaking event that's been dubbed "Yoga for your Love Life" by singles
In this new world of online dating, shallow conversations and superficial standards have become the norm...
Robbing us of the magic that comes with connecting on a deeply meaningf ..
Tantra Speed Date® - Chicago! Meet Singles Speed Dating
Chicago
Saturday, October 25, 2025
1730
- 2030
45.00 USD
Singles Events - Dating Events - Romance
Try the matchmaking event that's been dubbed "Yoga for your Love Life" by singles
In this new world of online dating, shallow conversations and superficial standards have become the norm...
Robbing us of the magic that comes with connecting on a deeply meaningf ..
Tantra Speed Date® - Chicago! Meet Singles Speed Dating
Chicago
Saturday, November 1, 2025
1730
- 2030
45.00 USD
Singles Events - Dating Events - Romance
Try the matchmaking event that's been dubbed "Yoga for your Love Life" by singles
In this new world of online dating, shallow conversations and superficial standards have become the norm...
Robbing us of the magic that comes with connecting on a deeply meaningf ..
Tantra Speed Date® - Chicago! Meet Singles Speed Dating
Chicago
Saturday, December 6, 2025
1730
- 2030
45.00 USD
Singles Events - Dating Events - Romance
Try the matchmaking event that's been dubbed "Yoga for your Love Life" by singles
In this new world of online dating, shallow conversations and superficial standards have become the norm...
Robbing us of the magic that comes with connecting on a deeply meaningf ..
You Win Some, You Dim Sum: a comedy show at the Lincoln Lodge | September 17th, 2025
Chicago
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
1930
- 2100
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
We don't celebrate our wins enough!! Carve out some time in your week to come to You Win Some, You Dim Sum, a show where you can watch comedy, eat Dim Sum, and celebrate each other's wins no matter how small.
Here's how the show works: First, you'll get to eat del ..
Pop Quiz Hot Shot
Chicago
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
1930
- 2130
18.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Pop Quiz Hot Shot is the Chicago take on British panel shows. Local journalists, comedians, and other notables pair up and spar off in three themed games, while the audience joins in on a pop quiz. Some play to win. Some play for laughs. Everyone walks away a winner. ..
Haunted History Tours at Lincoln Park Zoo
Illinois
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
1900
- 2145
35.00 USD
Adventure Trips - Events
Haunted History Tours will guide you through notable locations in and around Lincoln Park Zoo. Tours take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in October at 7 p.m. Beginning on October 14, tours will take place at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
All tours are approximately 75 mi ..
Adults Night Out: Howl-o-ween at Lincoln Park Zoo
Illinois
Friday, October 24, 2025
1830
- 2200
25.00 USD
Trips - Travel - Excursions
Adults Night Out: Howl-o-ween is a 21+ Halloween party at the zoo that includes a haunted trail, Halloween-themed animal chats, free face-painting, a live DJ, and seasonal pop-up bars and concessions. Costumes are encouraged!
All Tickets Include:
-A haunted tra ..
Zoo Fiesta at Lincoln Park Zoo
Illinois
Saturday, October 11, 2025
1800
- 2200
20.00 USD
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Zoo Fiesta is a 21+ event celebrating Latinx cultures and communities. Enjoy free cultural performances, live music, and chats about animals native to Central and South America.
All tickets include:
-Exclusive after-hours access to the Zoo
-Talks in Spanish ab ..
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Illinois
Friday, September 26, 2025
1000
- 1700
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
From picking the perfect pumpkin, toasting s'mores over a fire pit, to rides and entertainers, this free festival offers something new and different each weekend from late September through October.
Rides and Attractions: This year's ticketed attractions include t ..
Will Run for Beer Chicago 5K
Illinois
Saturday, October 25, 2025
1400
- 1700
30.00 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
Raise a glass! The 3rd Annual Will Run for Beer Chicago 5K is coming to Lincoln Park on October 25, 2025! Experience a brewtiful, flat 5K course as you enjoy a local tour of the Chicago Lakefront and skyline by foot. Celebrate crossing the finish line with compliment ..
Adults Night Out: Holidaze at Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago
Thursday, December 11, 2025
1830
- 2200
25.00 USD
Trips - Travel - Excursions
Don we now our ugly sweaters for Adults Night Out: Holidaze, an exclusive after-hours holiday party for the 21+ crowd. Be merry and bright without kids and strollers around as you bask in the glow of over 3 million lights. Enjoy festive music, warm food and drinks, g ..
13th Annual FoodBev Exchange
Chicago
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
0900
- 1700
Free
Food Industry - Agriculture - Animals - Forestry
Join the 13th Annual Food and Beverage Exchange (Oct 7–8, 2025, Chicago) to explore legal challenges in food and beverage, including e-commerce, licensing, marketing, and compliance. Engage in discussions, practical scenarios, live polling, and Hot Topic Roundtables. ..
Travis Barker's Run Travis Run 5K - Chicago
Chicago
Saturday, September 20, 2025
0900
- 1200
45.00 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
Travis Barker is back on tour - and this time, he's taking the energy from the stage straight to the city streets.
Run Travis Run is coming to the Windy City, and you're invited to step into the rhythm of Travis' real-life routine. Lace up and join Travis the morn ..
Community Playdate at the Day Nursery!!
Oak Park
Saturday, September 13, 2025
1430
- 1630
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Explore the Day Nursery at our Community Playdate and Open House on Saturday, September 13th from 2:30-4:30. Fun, games, and snacks for the whole family! Come check us out!
Category: Attractions | Attractions & Days Out ..
C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters (Chicago, IL)
Chicago
Saturday, September 13, 2025
1600
- 1730
69.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
A battle for your soul is being waged from an office in hell!
Don’t miss The Screwtape Letters, the provocative, faithful and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic novel about spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view.
The Screwtape L ..
Oaktoberfest - Oak Park
Oak Park
Friday, September 26, 2025
1700
- 2200
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
This year marks the 33rd anniversary of Downtown Oak Park's Oaktoberfest two-day festival; celebrating the fall season with great music, beer, and food.
The event will be held on Friday, September 26, from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 27, from noon t ..
Reuters Events: Total Health 2025
Cook
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
0900
- 1700
1999.00 USD
Business - Economy - Leadership - Trade
Empower Your Workforce. Innovate through Tech. Reinvent Models of Care.
The U.S. healthcare system is grappling with a shrinking workforce, escalating costs, and regulatory uncertainties, which threaten to compromise quality of care and the long-term survivability ..
BABS Comedy Club 1 Year Anniversary Party!!
Forest Park
Saturday, October 25, 2025
2000
- 2200
40.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Join us as we celebrate ONE YEAR of bringing laughter to our community with a special comedy show and house party! Never been to BABS before? This is the perfect chance to get familiar with this woman-owned and operated, self-built comedy club right in Forest Park!
..
THE SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE: BELOVED AMERICAN SONGS
Riverside
Sunday, September 28, 2025
1600
- 1730
25.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Escape traffic, tech and the culture wars for two memorable hours.
Category: Live Music | Jazz
Price: General Admission: USD 25.00 ..
Upper Deck Golf at Wrigley Field: September 2025
Chicago
Thursday, September 18, 2025
0700
- 2100
89.99 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
Use code SWING to save on tickets!
Upper Deck Golf is a truly unique golfing experience inside the most legendary stadiums and ballparks across the country! Enjoy a VIP experience while hitting tee shots from the upper deck throughout the stadium, down to custom g ..
The Seance LIVE (and dead) in Chicago! - October 04, 2025
Chicago
Saturday, October 4, 2025
1900
- 2030
44.99 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
What is it?
A 'spook-house' show for the smart set; The Seance is an original stage show that recreates an authentic Victorian-era seance.
We will investigate the history of the seance, tell stories of the participants and demonstrate the exact techniques used by p ..
The Seance LIVE (and dead) in Chicago!
Chicago
Saturday, October 11, 2025
1900
- 2030
44.99 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
What is it?
A 'spook-house' show for the smart set; The Seance is an original stage show that recreates an authentic Victorian-era seance.
We will investigate the history of the seance, tell stories of the participants and demonstrate the exact techniques used by p ..
The Sustainability Market
Chicago
Sunday, September 28, 2025
1000
- 1600
Free
Trips - Travel - Excursions
Join us for our fourth annual Sustainability Market! Whether you’re just starting your eco-journey or you’re a seasoned veteran, this is your chance to connect with local businesses, artists and organizations all focused on making Chicago more sustainable.
Discove ..
Chicago Zombie Crawl - Halloween Bar Crawl - Friday Oct 31st
Illinois
Friday, October 31, 2025
1900
- 0200
15.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
CHICAGO ZOMBIE CRAWL
HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL
(FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31st)
Join the biggest Halloween event in Chicago! Pick up your Zombie Crawl survival kit to enjoy drink discounts, free welcome shots at select venues and all-access entry at over 10+ bars, lounges and n ..
Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl - Saturday, Nov 1st
Illinois
Saturday, November 1, 2025
1900
- 0200
15.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
CHICAGO HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL
(SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1st)
Join the biggest Halloween event in Chicago! Pick up your Zombie Crawl survival kit to enjoy drink discounts, free welcome shots at select venues and all-access entry at over 10+ bars, lounges and nightclubs. C ..
Summer's Last Dance
Illinois
Saturday, September 20, 2025
1100
- 2300
58.40 USD
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
AFTERLIFE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS:
SUMMER'S LAST DANCE MUSIC and ARTS FESTIVAL 2025
The ultimate farewell to festival season in Chicago!
We're BACK for Year 2 of Summer's Last Dance-the perfect way to close out summer with an epic all-day experience of music, ..
Uptown Rhythm Festival
Chicago
Saturday, September 27, 2025
1000
- 1900
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
What is Uptown Rhythm Festival?
The Uptown Rhythm Festival is a climate-conscious dance and arts festival that brings together artists, storytellers, and changemakers to spark connection and collective action through rhythm.
Born in the heart of Uptown Chicago, t ..
2026 Cinco de Miler
Illinois
Saturday, May 9, 2026
0800
- 1300
39.00 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
Mark your calendars for May 9, 2026, because the Cinco de Miler 5-Mile Run is back, bringing the perfect blend of fitness, fun, and fiesta! Lace up your sneakers and join us for a scenic 5-mile run through Chicago's beautiful Montrose Harbor, with breathtaking views ..