Things to do in Illinois in October 2026
Events in Illinois in October 2026 — the full programme, with people to go with.
354 events
1 Oct – 31 Oct
4 free
Any time
Today26This weekend26This month354Next month707Free13Highlights584Festivals86Christmas markets3Halloween48Date night900With kids357On your own859With friends73After-work & aperitivo52With a view1Birthday3Hen and stag parties18Volunteering1Pumpkin patches7Christmas lights14Fruit picking2Autumn foliage18Stargazing10Rainy day565Street food1Oktoberfest1Day of the Dead5
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Runs every yearTicketsThe Chicago Theatre
2
Runs every yearTicketsLynfred Winery
3
Runs every yearTicketsLynfred Winery Guest Suites
4
Runs every yearCedarhurst Center for the Arts
5
TicketsPeoria Zoo
6
TicketsSteppenwolf Theatre Company
7
Runs every yearTicketsGlessner House
8
Runs every yearTicketsThe Den Theatre
9
Runs every yearTicketsChildren's Museum in Oak Lawn
10
TicketsRichard H Driehaus Museum
Questions
Things to do in Illinois in October 2026: what's on?
354 events between 25 Oct – 31 Oct.
What is the next event in Illinois?
Fall Fest on 25 Oct in Chicago.
Which events in Illinois are free?
4 events are free, for example RE SERIES: Chicago a cappella Presents… · From the Vault: Knives, Knives, Knives! · Museum Late Night.
What are the biggest events in Illinois?
The named events of the place: ZooLights (20 Nov).
Where in Illinois is most going on?
Most events are in Chicago (131) · Roselle (26) · Northbrook (24).