CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- It's mid-October, Chicago, and we finally have fall weather! This weekend's forecast has highs between the low 60s and upper 50s, and lows in the mid 40s.
Now that we are in October, all things spooky and haunted are in full effect. Haunted houses are open and Halloween and fall-themed pop-ups and festivals are serving up creepy food and drink and fun activities.
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Additionally, this is one of the final weekends to check out numerous exhibits throughout Chicago, including, Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes, Neon and Light Museum, Helmut Jahn: Life + Architecture, and more. But it is also a time when new exhibits are opening, like The Dr. Seuss Experience and The Office Experience. Plus, if you want to truly get into the Halloween spirit, be sure to check out the Sleepy Hollow Immersive Cocktail Experience or Haunted Dining in the Dark, both presented by Fever Up.
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For sports fans, the Chicago Bears take on their biggest rival, the Green Bay Packers, at home on Sunday at noon. For hockey fans, the Chicago Blackhawks travel to New Jersey on Friday to take on the Devils at 6 p.m. and then travel to Pittsburgh on Saturday to take on the Penguins at 6 p.m. Plus, Chicago Bulls host their last preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday at 7 p.m.
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Looking for a quick road trip idea? The Illinois Office of Tourism has released the 2021 Fall Color Report as a helpful guide to help residents and visitors know the best time to spot fall foliage in all regions across the state. Along with the Fall Color Report, the Illinois Office of Tourism has also released new road trip itineraries highlighting incredible fall experiences around Illinois. Each itinerary features unique places to stay, authentic small businesses to discover, places to eat, and one-of-a-kind outdoor adventures among the state’s changing leaves. Plus, theater performances have returned and the Broadway in Chicago box office is open, so be sure to grab some tickets for the upcoming performances this fall and winter.
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Here's a look at things to do this weekend in Chicago and the suburbs:
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes celebrates Marvel history with more than 300 artifacts including original comic book pages, sculptures, interactive displays, and costumes and props from Marvel’s blockbuster films. Guests can examine the origins of iconic characters such as Spider-Man, Black Panther, Hulk, and Captain Marvel and see how they have evolved alongside society over the past 80 years, making these characters a pop culture mainstay. MORE INFO.
Where: Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr.
When: Now through Oct. 24
Cost: Requires an additional, timed-entry ticket in addition to museum admission - Adults $18, Children (3-11) $14, Members $9
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Open House Chicago
Open House Chicago is a free public festival hosted by the Chicago Architecture Center that offers self-guided history and architecture trails throughout Chicago, talks and programming, and behind-the-scenes access to architecturally, historically, and culturally significant sites across the city.
Open House Chicago remains one of the largest events of its kind in the world. This year's program highlights more than 100 venues in more than 30 Chicago neighborhoods, North Shore suburbs, and Oak Park, with 30 trails for self-guided, outdoor exploration on themes, including community engagement, green spaces, historic preservation, residential architecture and more. Open House Chicago 2021 also includes a broad array of talks and virtual programs, as well as tips and itineraries for exploring shopping, dining, and other attractions in each neighborhood. MORE INFO.
Where: Various locations throughout Chicago
When: Now through Oct. 31
Cost: Free
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Pier Pumpkin Lights
Navy Pier will once again transform into an experiential fall spectacle with nearly 1,000 pumpkins for the month of October.Pier Pumpkin Light returns for a second year at Navy Pier. From jack-o’-lantern towers to glowing light displays, Navy Pier will be decked out for autumn with seven installations displayed across the 50-acre Pier, stretching from the main entrance past the Centennial Wheel.
Building on inspiration from traditional Halloween images, as well as unique and original designs, featured stations include the Juggernaut of Jack-O-Lanterns, Pumpkin Picasso, Garden of Totems, Grave Dancers, a Haunted Hearse Graveyard, an Audacity of Gargoyles, as well as Cavorting Characters scattered throughout. MORE INFO.
Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.
When: Now through Oct. 31
Cost: Free
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Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up
Fall is here and with that comes the return of Chicago's largest fall-inspired pop-up in the Goose Island neighborhood. For a limited time, now through Oct. 31, guests are invited to take part in a "larger than life, outdoor, multi-sensory adventure in the heart of Chicago."
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up will feature Chicago’s largest corn maze, axe throwing, photo ops, three full-service bars with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (plus one hidden in the middle of the corn maze), gypsy caravans with fortune tellers, carnival games, craft donuts, and pumpkins for sale -- of course! MORE INFO.
Where: 1467 N. Elston Ave.
When: Now through Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. weeknights and 1p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.
Cost: $22+
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Boo Fest at the Museum of Science and Industry
Get into the Halloween spirit at the Museum of Science and Industry's two-week Boo Fest! During Boo Fest, museum guests can explore specially decorated exhibits, examine the science of Halloween with pumpkin drops and slime, try their hand at eyeball dissection, and more. You can even go trick-or-treating on Halloween weekend!
Boo Fest activities are included in museum entry, except where noted. Boo Fest runs from Friday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 31, with Friday, Oct. 29 reserved exclusively for MSI members. The museum is closed on Mondays. MORE INFO.
Where: Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr.
When: Now through Oct. 31
Cost: Included in museum entry, except where noted.
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Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Fall is finally here, so why not embrace the autumn season at Lincoln Park Zoo’s Fall Fest! Starting Friday, Oct. 8, Lincoln Park Zoo guests are invited to partake in harvest fun, from picking the perfect pumpkin to devouring sweet treats and festive drinks.
In addition to autumn-themed animal enrichment and musical entertainment, the zoo’s fall pop-up bar, Patches’ Pumpkin Bar & Grill, returns to offer festive food, drinks, décor, and spectacular views of the new Pepper Family Wildlife Center, which opens Oct. 14. MORE INFO.
Where: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St.
When: Fridays through Sundays, now through Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free zoo admission, tickets are required for various experiences and are available individually for $3 each or in bulk packages of 10 for $27, or 20 for $51.
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Neon and Light Museum
The new Neon and Light Museum pop-up invites guests to stand in, under and around some 70 professional neon and light-based sculptures in a dazzling and dramatic immersive exhibition.
Among the highlights are certain to be: Breathe, a 14-foot-tall perspective-based neon sculpture created by artist John Bannon; Circle’s Edge, Monika Wulfer’s dynamic installation inviting participation with activated gas trapped in glass tubes; and an iconic neon self-portrait by legendary Beatle John Lennon. Other remarkable talent represented in neon and light includes internationally renowned British artist Sarah Blood, feminist neon artist Zoelle Nagib, pop sign artist Jason Pickleman, neon master bender Jacob Fishman, the digital imagery of Detroit’s Annica Cuppetelli and Cristobal Mendoza, the projected light of Gary Justis, the language play of San Francisco’s Helen Lee, and abstract sculptor Michael Young, and more.
The Neon and Light Museum is an expansion of the successful On Neon show presented here in 2020 by the Ken Saunders Gallery, which, since 1995, has exhibited the most important and innovative artists working with glass in the world. MORE INFO.
Where: 325 West Huron, River North, Chicago
When: Now through Oct. 31
Cost: $25
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Helmut Jahn: Life + Architecture
“HELMUT JAHN: LIFE + ARCHITECTURE,” running through October, is a retrospective organized in the wake of Jahn’s death in a bicycle accident in May.
According to the Chicago Architecture Center, the exhibit presents important designs by the powerhouse architect, ranging from signature early projects like the crystalline Michigan City Public Library (1977) and Chicago’s dazzlingly provocative James R. Thompson Center (1985) to the transformational urban marketplace Sony Center in Berlin (2000) and the forward-looking Pritzker Military Archives Center, currently under construction in Somers, Wisconsin.
“HELMUT JAHN: LIFE + ARCHITECTURE” showcases 17 scale models of some of Jahn’s most recognizable works in Chicago and around the world, said the CAC’s content manager, Ian Speela. It also will include photography and sketches illuminating each project and exploring the collaborative design and engineering process, while personal imagery, video, and recollections by those who knew and worked with Jahn underscore his flair for the dramatic and zest for life. Jahn’s career spanned more than 50 years. MORE INFO.
Where: Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.
When: Now through Oct. 31
Cost: Free with general admission
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WNDR museum
The home of Chicago's only Infinity Mirror Room (created by Japanese Yayoi Kusama) is open to the public once again, presenting a new collection of one-of-a-kind art installations alongside some old favorites. New additions to WNDR Museum include a multi-sensory experience from S̶A̶N̶T̶IA̶G̶O̶X that uses artificial intelligence, sounds, visuals and scents, as well as an installation called I Heard There Was a Secret Chord that allows guests to become part of an evolving virtual choir. MORE INFO.
Where: 1130 W. Monroe St.
When: Tickets available now through Dec. 31
Cost: $30
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The Dr. Seuss Experience
Welcome to The Dr. Seuss Experience, an imaginative and interactive immersion into the wondrous world of Dr. Seuss! This Seuss-tacular sensory spectacle takes you on an awe-inspiring journey through nine different, visually stunning Dr. Seuss worlds. You can swing among Truffula Trees from The Lorax, make your way through a brilliant balloon-filled maze from Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, stroll through towering clovers listening for a Who from Horton Hears a Who!, or join the Circus McGurkus! Join us and meet the characters, live the stories, and experience Dr. Seuss like never before in this once in a lifetime experience not to be missed! MORE INFO.
Where: Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., Ste 100
When: Now through Jan. 2
Cost: $26-$59
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The Office Experience
Fans of The Office will be transported to the world of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company, as The Office Experience is set to make its debut in Chicago on Friday, Oct. 15. The interactive two-story experience features 17 rooms filled with original props and costumes, set re-creations, and more as fans visit Scranton Business Park and other sites associated with the beloved series. Guests will be able to take pictures throughout the Dunder Mifflin office including Pam’s desk, Michael’s office, and Ryan’s closet, as well as Schrute Farms. Fans will also relive iconic episodes and memorable moments, such as Kevin’s Chili Spill and Beach Day, in the largest official interactive fan experience based on The Office. MORE INFO.
Where: The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile, located at 540 N. Michigan Ave.
When: Now through Jan. 17
Cost: $37.50 plus taxes and fees
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Immersive Van Gogh
Step inside of Starry Night and The Bedroom in Arles with the help of more than 75 digital projectors in this high-tech exhibition that explores the work of Vincent Van Gogh. Designed by the Italian creative team that worked on the "Atelier des Lumières" exhibitions in Paris, "Immersive Van Gogh" covers 35-foot walls with animated versions of the Dutch painters work, accompanied by a score that blends electronic and classical compositions. MORE INFO.
Where: Lighthouse ArtSpace, 108 W. Germania Pl.
When: Now through Feb. 6
Cost: $39.99+
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Human+Nature
The Morton Arboretum’s next outdoor art exhibition, Human+Nature, will inspire awe and wonder as it connects people and trees. Internationally renowned artist Daniel Popper created five 15- to 26-foot-tall sculptures exclusively for the Arboretum that will be featured in various locations across its 1,700 acres, leading guests to areas they may not have explored before. It will be his largest exhibition to date anywhere in the world.
On the East Side, a short walk from the Visitor Center, guests will be able to step within a huge female figure, as if into the heart of nature. Continuing along a less than mile-long walk, they will encounter a majestic maternal figure as tall as a tree, and a sculpture of diverse human facial traits interwoven with root structures. On the West Side, two hands joined by intertwining roots will extend near a grove of old oaks, and a towering face will evoke the interconnectedness of humans and trees. Made of concrete, fiberglass, and steel, each sculpture will weigh several metric tons. The largest ground footprint will be 28 feet wide and 37 feet long.
Human+Nature will be included with timed-entry admission to the Arboretum. The exhibition is planned to run for at least one year. MORE INFO.
Where: Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle
When: Now through next year
Cost: Included with timed-entry Arboretum admission
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