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September 2026

23 events
Family

Richardson Adventure Farm & World’s Largest Corn Maze

Sat, Sep 12 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Richardson Adventure Farm, Spring Grove, IL

Ages 3–12 from $22; ages 13+ from $26; ages 2 and under free View event
Community

Printers Row Lit Fest 2026

Sat, Sep 12 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026

Historic Printers Row, Chicago, IL

Free View event
Festivals

Evanston Folk Festival

Sat, Sep 12 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026

Dawes Park lakefront, Evanston, IL

Admission details View event
Food & Drink

Saborea: Chicago Latino Gourmet Food, Wine & Spirits Festival

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Navy Pier, Chicago, IL

Ticket required View event
Festivals

El Grito Chicago

Sat, Sep 12 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026

Butler Field, Grant Park, Chicago, IL

Admission details View event
Food & Drink

Bourbon & Beer Festival

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Downtown Grayslake, Grayslake, IL

VIP $85; General admission $55; designated driver $25; age 21+ View event
Community

54th Annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade

Sunday, September 13, 2026 · Check organizer for times

West 26th Street in Little Village, Chicago, IL

Free View event
Music & Arts

Pitbull: I’m Back with Lil Jon

Sunday, September 13, 2026 · 8:00 PM

Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, IL

Admission details View event
Business

IMTS 2026 — International Manufacturing Technology Show

Mon, Sep 14 – Sat, Sep 19, 2026

McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

Registration required View event
Tech & Gaming

Chicago Official Cybersecurity Summit 2026

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · 8:00 AM

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL

Standard admission $250; registration subject to professional eligibility review View event
Community

Morton Pumpkin Festival 2026

Wed, Sep 16 – Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Downtown Morton, Morton, IL

Free View event
Tech & Gaming

IDC AI & Data Summit Chicago

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 8:30 AM

Convene 311 West Monroe, Chicago, IL

Registration required View event
Community

Reeling 2026: Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival

Thu, Sep 17 – Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Multiple Chicago theaters, Chicago, IL

Individual tickets and full-festival passes available View event
Festivals

Riot Fest

Fri, Sep 18 – Sun, Sep 20, 2026

Douglass Park, Chicago, IL

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Tech & Gaming

Sim Gaming Expo 2026

Fri, Sep 18 – Sun, Sep 20, 2026

Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, Schaumburg, IL

Ticket required View event
Community

Peoria Oktoberfest

Fri, Sep 18 – Sun, Sep 20, 2026

Peoria RiverFront, Peoria, IL

Tickets required; children 12 and younger free View event
Community

Peoria Oktoberfest 2026

Fri, Sep 18 – Sun, Sep 20, 2026

Peoria RiverFront, Peoria, IL

Friday and Saturday advance admission $11.50; Sunday $7; children 12 and under free View event
Community

Retro on Roscoe 2026

Fri, Sep 18 – Sun, Sep 20, 2026

Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL

Free View event
Food & Drink

Revelry Food & Wine Festival

Fri, Sep 18 – Sun, Sep 20, 2026

Multiple Lake Forest venues, Lake Forest, IL

Ticketed events View event
Music & Arts

Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour

Friday, September 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM

United Center, Chicago, IL

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Tech & Gaming

MeasureCamp Chicago 2026

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Publicis Sapient at the Leo Burnett Building, Chicago, IL

Free View event
Food & Drink

World Dumpling Fest

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Chicago festival grounds – venue to be announced, Chicago, IL

See official website View event
Music & Arts

Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 7:30 PM

United Center, Chicago, IL

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