Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? You landed in the right place. This is one of those weekends where Chicago actually delivers. Free events, free architecture tours, a street festival on State Street, and Spooky Zoo at Lincoln Park Zoo, all happening Saturday and Sunday, October 16-18, 2026. I pulled…
Juliana Yeager Spooky Zoo at Lincoln Park Zoo Spooky Zoo provides a free, safe alternative to traditional trick-or-treating, complete with a variety of family-friendly entertainment. Starting at 10 a.m., kids can trick-or-treat at Chicago’s zoo while supplies last. The event also features interactive storytelling, live music on the Main Mall stage, a craft zone, and…