Chicago Events on Saturday, October 10, 2026

12 real events happening in Chicago on Saturday, October 10, 2026 — independently sourced, no listings dumps.

Arts & Culture

Chicago Art Fair (Inaugural)

THE MARTHours not confirmed in available sourcesNot found in available sources

Family & Free Community

Bank of America Chicago Marathon Health & Fitness Expo

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

Food & Drink

Oktoberfestiversary (Dovetail x Begyle)

Shared lot, Dovetail Brewery & Begyle Brewing$5 suggested donation (benefits food pantry)

Food & Drink

Tenderfest Chicago

Navy PierSession 1: 11 AM–3 PM; Session 2: 5–9 PMPrice not posted for Chicago as of this writing

Food & Drink

West Pullman Food Truck Festival

821 W. 115th St.1:00–5:00 PMNot listed

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

John Prine 80th Birthday Celebration

Old Town School of Folk Music (Maurer Hall)10:30 AMCheck oldtownschool.org for pricing

Music & Nightlife

Rufus Wainwright — Solo Tour

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

Music & Nightlife

SERUM series

PRYSMdoors 10 PMNot listed

Music & Nightlife

The Petty Kings: A Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Beverly Arts Center7:30 PMFrom $32 (members) / $35 (non-members)

Sports

Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes

United Center6:00 PM CTNot listed

Sports

Chicago Fire FC vs. New York City FC

Soldier Field1:30 PM CTNot listed