Chicago Events on Saturday, October 24, 2026

12 real events happening in Chicago on Saturday, October 24, 2026 — independently sourced, no listings dumps.

Family & Free Community

Spooktacular (Lincoln Avenue)

Lincoln Avenue, Diversey to Webster1 – 4 PMFree

Food & Drink

La Fête du Champagne Chicago

Avec River North (Grand Tasting & Gala); additional dinners at Le Mistral at S.K.Y., Obélix, RPM Steak & The Wiener's CircleGala Dinner: Sat 6:30 PMFrom $795 (Gala Dinner); other dinners priced separately, up to $1,650

Halloween & Fall Seasonal

Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade

Columbus Drive6:00 PM – 8:00 PMFree

Halloween & Fall Seasonal

Music Box of Horrors 2026

Music Box TheatreNot listed (sells out fast)

Halloween & Fall Seasonal

Slightly Spooky October

Navy Pier1:00–5:00 PM (movies from 5:00 PM)Free

Halloween & Fall Seasonal

Zoo Brews: Howls and Growls

Lincoln Park ZooEvening — check lpzoo.org for exact hoursFrom $65 (rises to $70 day-of)

Music & Nightlife

Judy Collins — Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell

Old Town School of Folk Music (Maurer Hall)Check oldtownschool.org for pricing

Music & Nightlife

MAHLER X NOTORIOUS B.I.G. X 2PAC

Harris Theater7:30 PMFrom $38

Music & Nightlife

SERUM series

PRYSMdoors 10 PMNot listed

Music & Nightlife

Tank and the Bangas

Thalia Halldoors & show 8 PMFrom $43

Music & Nightlife

Tedeschi Trucks Band: Future Soul 2026 Tour

Chicago Theatre7:30 PMResale prices ranged roughly $40–72 depending on date; Ticketmaster is the official box office

Sports

Bulls Regular-Season Home Opener vs. Washington Wizards

United CenterNot listed