This month in Chicago

5 events across Chicago between 3 Oct 2026 and 31 Oct 2026. The calendar leans towards Community, Festivals and Family. Every one of the 5 has free entry. Curated listings are drawn from official city and venue agendas and were last re-checked on 3 Oct 2026.

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Free events from official city and venue listings that match your search. Tap an event for details. Booking happens on the organiser's own site.

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Sat 3 Oct, 14:00Free

World Music Festival Chicago: The Klezmatics and Los Vega

Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655, Chicago

Registration needed

via Choose Chicago (World Music Festival listing) · Checked 3 Oct 2026

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Sun 4 Oct, 12:00Free

World Music Festival Chicago: Global Peace Party at Humboldt Park

Humboldt Park Field House, 1440 N. Humboldt Blvd, Chicago, IL 60622, Chicago

Registration needed

via Chicago Park District · Checked 3 Oct 2026

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Sat 24 Oct, 18:00Free

Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade

Columbus Drive, stepping off at Balbo Drive and marching north to Jackson Boulevard, Grant Park, Chicago, Chicago

via Choose Chicago (organiser LUMA8, artsinthedark.com confirms date and route) · Checked 3 Oct 2026

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Fri 30 Oct, 12:00Free

Halloween Bash at LeClaire-Hearst Park

LeClaire-Hearst Park, 5120 W. 44th St, Chicago, IL 60638, Chicago

via Chicago Park District · Checked 3 Oct 2026

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Sat 31 Oct, 11:00Free

Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade and Block Party

N. Halsted Street between Aldine Avenue and Addison Street, Northalsted, Chicago, Chicago

Registration needed

via Northalsted Business Alliance · Checked 3 Oct 2026

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