Name: BOO! at the Zoo
Start: 2026-10-03T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Brookfield Zoo Chicago 31st Street and Golfview Avenue Brookfield, IL 60513

Brookfield Zoo Chicago 31st Street and Golfview Avenue Brookfield, IL 60513

Get ready for a boo-tiful day of Halloween fun at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago's family-friendly fall tradition! Enjoy festive décor, not-so-scary surprises, and seasonal fun for ghosts and ghouls of all ages.
Best of all, BOO! at the Zoo is FREE with Zoo membership and included with general admission.
Put on your favorite costume and experience the Zoo like never before this Halloween season! 
Oct 3, 2026, 10:00am to  Oct 25, 2026,

Local Event: BOO! at the Zoo

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BOO! at the Zoo

Get ready for a boo-tiful day of Halloween fun at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago's family-friendly fall tradition!...

Jazz Showcase

Veteran saxophonist Tim Warfield—renowned for his annual holiday appearances in Chicago—brings his artistry to the iconic Jazz Showcase ahead of schedule. As a featured artist for the club’s longstanding Charlie Parker Month tradition, Warfield delivers his signature soulful tone and commanding improvisational mastery.
A luminary of post-bop and straight-ahead jazz, Warfield has shared the stage with many giants such as Dizzy Gillespie, Isaac Hayes, Jimmy Smith, and Shirley Scott, as well as alongside contemporaries like Christian McBride, Joey DeFrancesco, Nicholas Payton and Stefon Harris. His discography spans multiple Grammy-nominated projects as well as celebrated albums under his own name. Today, he shapes the next generation of artists as an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Jazz Masters in Music program at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music, working under the leadership of Terell Stafford. 
The Tim Warfield Quartet will featuring pianist Richard Johnson, bassist Runere Brooks drummer Dana Hall (Thursday &amp; Fri) and drummer Dorian Phelps (Sat &amp; Sunday)

Local Event: Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th - 23rd, at the Jazz Showcase.

Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th -...

Veteran saxophonist Tim Warfield—renowned for his annual holiday appearances in Chicago—brings his artistry to the iconic Jazz...

Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th - 23rd, at the Jazz Showcase.

Burr Ridge Village Center

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Local Event: Friday Fun for Kids: Balloon Twisting at Burr Ridge Village Center

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Taco lovers, prepare your taste buds for this three-day fiesta that pays tribute to everyone’s favorite tortilla-wrapped delight! Whether you’re a fan of traditional fillings like chicken, steak, chorizo, and beef or crave innovative creations, this festival has it all! Fourteen of Chicago’s finest eateries will compete to craft the city’s most mouthwatering tacos. This fest is a wildly popular fixture to the Windy City’s food scene. The Lakeview Taco Fest will be held Fri-Sun, August 21-23 at 3500 N. Southport Ave. between Addison and Roscoe. Visit from Fri 4-10 p.m.; Sat- 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m. – 9 pm.
There are two music stages, crowd-pleasing Luche Libre Mexican wrestlers (5 p.m. daily at Southport &amp; Cornelia), activities for kids (inflatables and games), and visitors can text vote for “People’s Choice -Chicago’s “Best Taco.”. Plus, vendors compete for the esteemed “Critics Choice Best Taco" award on Saturday, which will be presented on the Luche Libre Stage at 4:45 p.m.
Sample tasty tacos from the city’s top vendors such as Banges, Beat Kitchen (2025 People’s Choice Winner), Cabos Tacos (2025 Critics Choice Winner), Carnitas Roldan, Delicias Tacos, El Campeon, Fernando's Blue Agave, La Cebollita Grill, Mi Taquito, Naty’s Tacos and Catering, Tandoor Char House, Taqueria Arceo, Taqueria Teotihuacan and Tuco and Blondie.
Visitors can enjoy the VIP Experience which includes complimentary drinks, private restrooms and seating, taco tastings among other items. <a href="https://bucketlisters.com/experience/lakeview-taco-fest-vip-area" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">For VIP for tickets click here.</a>
Music acts include:
South Stage Entertainment at Roscoe 
Friday
6:00pm – Y2K
8:00pm – Boy Band Review
Saturday
11:30pm – UpBeat Music &amp; Arts Academy
1:00pm – The Strangers: Music of The Cure
3:00pm – Funky Monks: Red Hot Chili Peppers Trib.
5:30pm – The Rumours Five: Fleetwood Mac Trib.
8:00pm – 16 Candles
Sunday
11:30pm – Mariachi Los Palmeros
1:00pm – The Prisscillas
2:30pm – Chicago Latin Groove
4:30pm – The Divas
7:00pm – Rod Tuffcurls &amp; The Bench Press
North Stage Entertainment at Addison 
Friday
6:00pm – Super Creeps: Music of David Bowie
8:00pm – Too Fighters: Foo Fighters Tribute
Saturday
1:00pm – Mariachi Los Palmeros
2:30pm – RAVIV – Electric Cellos
4:30pm – Love In October
6:00pm – Into The Heart – U2 Tribute
8:00pm – Maggie Speaks
Sunday
11:30pm – School of Rock
1:30pm – Bucket Number Six
3:00pm – Cecy Santana Band
5:00pm – Rearview: Pearl Jam Tribute
7:00pm – iPop 
“We are thrilled to bring Lakeview Taco Fest back for its thirteenth year,” said Becca Girsch, Executive Director of the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce. “Thanks to all fest attendees, the suggested gate donation helps keep this annual fest strong for all to enjoy. The donations benefit the invaluable programs and services of the <a href="https://www.friendsoflakeview.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Friends of Lakeview</a>.”
<a href="https://www.saveourstreetfests.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">As a non-profit organization and not city funded, donations will help these festivals stay around for all to enjoy.</a>
A $10 donation is suggested. For more information, visit <a href="https://chicagoevents.com/event/lakeview-taco-fest/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://chicagoevents.com/event/lakeview-taco-fest/</a>

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13th Annual Lakeview Taco Fest

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Port Clinton Square

Celebrate Indian culture, cuisine and music at a special Bollywood Music Night in downtown Highland Park. As part of the City of Highland Park’s summer music series, the evening will feature live Bollywood music alongside food from Indus Progressive Indian, the award-winning restaurant located at 617 Central Avenue. 
The event follows Indian Independence Day on August 15 and offers the community an opportunity to gather and experience the vibrant flavors and sounds of India. Indus Progressive Indian, which is celebrating its second anniversary this summer, is known for reimagining traditional Indian cuisine through modern techniques, bold spices and scratch-made dishes. 
Guests are invited to enjoy an evening of music, food and community at Port Clinton Square.

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First United Methodist Church of Chicago

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Chicago. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen vs. ABBA at First United Methodist Church of Chicago under the gentle glow of candlelight.
This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives. General Info Venue: First United Methodist Church of Chicago Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: This venue is ADA accessible. Zones A, B and C are wheelchair accessible. View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Chicago To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
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Dancing Queen - ABBA SOS - ABBA Money, Money, Money - ABBA Voulez Vous - ABBA Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen I Want to Break Free - Queen Killer Queen - Queen Waterloo - ABBA Super Trouper - ABBA Mamma Mia - ABBA Don't Stop Me Now - Queen We Will Rock You - Queen We Are the Champions - Queen Gimme Gimme Gimme - ABBA
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 Independence Park. Come early to grab your seat and support the 
local Central Street community restaurants by ordering a takeout special
 from one of our many Central Street restaurants. Bring a blanket or 
chair to sit in, grab your takeout picnic dinner, and enjoy an evening 
under the lights.&nbsp;
We are excited to partner with Evanston's Starlight 
Series, featuring Evanston Folk Fest Chicago-area band, Soft Opening. Sponsored by Jackie Mack &amp; More.
Why is this event so important? This is our annual event to support our great Central Street restaurants.

Local Event: Central Street Evanston's 5th Annual Summer Evening Takeout Picnic

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The Voices of Hope Community Chorus welcomes singers of all experience levels and voice parts! Whether you’ve sung in a choir for years, are returning to singing after some time away, or simply love to sing and want to try something new, we’d love to have you join us.
We are especially looking for Tenors and Basses, but singers of every voice part are welcome!
Voices of Hope is a caring community of singers who celebrate the joy of music while embracing hope, support, friendship, and connection for those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. No matter your level of experience, if our mission resonates with you, we invite you to be part of our chorus.
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Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:00–9:00 PM Season: August–November &amp; January–April
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church 205 N. Prospect Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068
Interested in learning more or joining us? Contact Artistic Director Kevin Kelly at <a href="mailto:kevin@voicesofhopecc.org">kevin@voicesofhopecc.org</a> or <a href="mailto:info@voicesofhopecc.org">info@voicesofhopecc.org</a>.
Come sing with us, make new connections, and be part of a community that believes in the power of music and hope!


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British International School of Chicago, South Loop

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