Hey Chicago, the weekend is creeping closer, and the city’s calendar is heating up with spooky tours, fall adventures, and some seriously stacked shows. Whether you’re in the mood for ghost stories, apple picking, or a night of chaos and comedy, we’ve got your plans covered.

Rage riffs. Rebel poetry. A hometown hero re-writing the rulebook. Tom Morello’s Revolution(s) takes over Goodman Theatre starting October 4th. Enter to win tickets.*

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• EXP Rosemont, a groundbreaking new immersive VR destination, opens its doors September 26th! Walk ancient tombs or witness Earth’s evolution — and receive 20% off tickets now through September 28th with code EXPERIENCE20.*

• Whether you’re rooting on the Chicago Bears, running up points in the arcade, or your Fantasy Football championship is a, well, fantasy, feel like a winner every game day at D&B. Food specials, massive TVs, and your crew rolling deep. See you there.*

• Machine Gun Kelly is taking over the Windy City with his Lost Americana Tour! Expect a night full of high energy, genre-bending hits, and the kind of raw, unfiltered performance MGK is known for. Tix go on sale next week.

• Back for another season! Step into Andersonville’s haunted history with the Shadow Carriers Ghost Tour. From chilling tales to mysterious sightings, this guided tour will have you questioning every creak and shadow along the way.

• PLUS just announced shows from Cardi B, Two Friends, Mariah The Scientist, Ashnikko, Chelsea Handler, Mario, Summer Salt, Lost Kings, and more!

WHERE TO GO APPLE AND PUMPKIN PICKING

The ultimate fall tradition? A day of apple and pumpkin picking. We’ve rounded up the best orchards and farms near Chicago, so you can sip cider, sit on pumpkins, and load up on seasonal goodies.

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• Chicago’s bar scene isn’t just about drinks anymore. From axe throwing to bowling to shuffleboard, these activity bars bring the fun and the booze. Bumper cars, anyone?

• The Cubs are headed to the playoffs for the first time since 2020! Is that another World Series we smell?

• Movie nights are better under the stars. We teamed up with Rooftop Cinema Club to give away tickets, popcorn and drinks to one of their dreamy outdoor screenings. Don’t miss your chance to win!

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No matter your vibe, spooky, sporty, or just here for the snacks. Chicago’s got you covered. Get out there and make some memories.