Chicago Events on Friday, October 9, 2026

9 real events happening in Chicago on Friday, October 9, 2026 — independently sourced, no listings dumps.

Family & Free Community

Bank of America Chicago Marathon Health & Fitness Expo

McCormick PlaceThu 10AM–6PM; Fri–Sat 9AM–6PMFree

Halloween & Fall Seasonal

Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns

Chicago Botanic Garden6:30–10:30 PM~$21–24.50 adult / ~$14–17.50 kids 3–12

Music & Nightlife

Kiefer w/ Shibo

Sleeping Village9:00 PMFrom $25

Music & Nightlife

MUNA: Gets So Hot Tour

The Salt Shed (Outdoors)7:00 PMFrom $128

Music & Nightlife

Rufus Wainwright — Solo Tour

Old Town School of Folk Music (Maurer Hall)8:00 PMCheck oldtownschool.org for pricing

Music & Nightlife

Scene Queen with WARGASM (UK) & Bailey Spinn

House of Blues Chicago8:00 PMFrom $27

Music & Nightlife

Shaboozey: Outlaws Never Die Tour

Aragon Ballroom7:30 PMFrom $81

Music & Nightlife

Tito Nieves: 50 Años La Historia Continúa

Copernicus CenterDoors 8:00 PMFrom $65

Sports

Bulls Preseason vs. Memphis Grizzlies

United Center7:00 PMNot listed