BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/chicago-il/holiday.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - chicago-il (holiday) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Labor Day DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTSTAMP:20260819T002130Z UID:10006606-1788739200-1788825599@thegreenat320southcanal.com CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:In observance of Labor Day\, there will be no events or progra mming in the park. LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T002130Z LOCATION:The Green at 320\, 320 South Canal Street\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60606\, United States URL:https://thegreenat320southcanal.com/event/memorial-day-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Green at 320 X-SOURCE-URL:https://thegreenat320southcanal.com/event/poetry-readings-ope n-mic-8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Annual Halloween Character Talent Show DTSTART:20260908T213000Z DTEND:20260908T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T011200Z UID:20007339-1788885000-1788892200@gortoncenter.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:The Annual Halloween Character Talent Show\nA Musical Theater Adventure for Ages 9–14 \nStep behind the curtain and into the hilarious world of The Annual Halloween Character Talent Show! Every year\, Hallowe en’s most famous characters gather to compete for the title of the year ’s biggest Halloween star. While the audience enjoys the show\, the real fun happens backstage. Big personalities clash. Friendly rivalries grow. Plus\, unexpected mishaps keep everyone laughing. \nThroughout this musica l theater production\, students will build their acting\, singing\, and da ncing skills. They will rehearse from an original script\, create memorabl e characters\, learn songs and choreography\, and explore comedic acting. Along the way\, they will work together to bring this funny Halloween stor y to life. Every student will have the chance to shine through featured ro les\, solos\, duets\, small-group scenes\, and ensemble numbers. \nPerform ance\nThe session ends with a fully staged performance for family and frie nds. Unlike a Level One Demonstration or Level Two Presentation\, the Leve l Three Performance focuses on memorization\, strong character work\, stor ytelling\, and polished stage performance. Throughout the session\, studen ts will rehearse scenes\, songs\, and choreography. Then\, they will perfo rm the complete Halloween-themed musical for a live audience. \nThis class is perfect for students who love to perform and are ready to take on a fu n and rewarding musical theater production. \nNOTE: The final performance is on Tuesday\, October 27th at 6:00 pm. \n\nLevel Three: Perform\nAges 9 –14\nOPTION #1\n\nTuesdays and Wednesdays | 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM\nSeptembe r 8–October 28\, 2026\n16 Classes | $800\nFinal performance is on Tuesda y\, October 27th at 6:00 pm.\n\n\nOPTION #2\n\nTuesdays | 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM\nSeptember 8–October 28\, 2026\n8 Classes | $400\nFinal performance i s on Tuesday\, October 27th at 6:00 pm.\n\n\nOPTION #3\n\nWednesdays | 4:3 0 PM to 6:30 PM\nSeptember 9–October 28\, 2026\n8 Classes | $400\nFinal performance is on Tuesday\, October 27th at 6:00 pm.\n\n\n\nChoose the sch edule that works for you. \nWhether your child attends one day or both\, t hey will be part of the cast and participate in the final performance. \nT he two-day option simply provides more rehearsal time and more opportuniti es to develop the show. \nMeet The Gorton Drama Studio Creative Team\n \nJ eremy Kruse\, Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio is the author of “The Young Actor’s Handbook” (Applause Acting Series\, 2017).The boo k was published in Korean and Chinese in 2022. Jeremy is a professional ac tor\, published playwright\, award-winning screenwriter\, and award-winnin g filmmaker. Some of the classes he taught at The Lee Strasberg Theatre an d Film Institute in New York include Method Acting\, Comedic Improvisation \, Sketch Comedy Writing\, and Acting for Film and TV. He graduated from T he Strasberg Institute at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in drama. Jeremy also teaches privately\, one on one   www.jeremykruse.com and www.jeremykruseactingtraining.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T011200Z LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045 URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-annual-halloween-character-talent-s how/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Gorton Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://gortoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mexican Independence Day Festival DTSTART:20260913T170000Z DTEND:20260913T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T003521Z UID:10002603-1789300800-1789322400@westchicago.org CATEGORIES:community,festival,holiday DESCRIPTION:Details coming soon. \nThe event is organized by Despertar Lat ino and is designed to bring the community together in celebration of Mexi can heritage. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T003521Z LOCATION:Downtown West Chicago\, 136 Main St\, West Chicago\, IL 60185\, U SA URL:https://westchicago.org/event/mexican-independence-day-festival-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:City of West Chicago\, Illinois X-SOURCE-URL:https://westchicago.org/public-meeting-agendas-and-minutes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SECRETLY SAD PRESENTS: HALLOWEMO NIGHT DTSTART:20261011T000000Z DTEND:20261011T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180826Z UID:56631-1791658800-1791671400@vixenmchenry.com CATEGORIES:holiday,music DESCRIPTION:SECRETLY SAD PRESENTS:\nHALLOWEMO NIGHT\nSATURDAY\, OCTOBER 10 TH\nDOORS OPEN AT 7PM\nALL AGES SHOW\nFeaturing: Downstairs at the Black P arade & DJ Heartbreak\nTICKETS:\nVIP Club Members Presale – Wed Sept 2 @ 10am\nPublic Sale – Thurs Sept 3 @ 10am \n \nDress Up & Cry to your fav orites!  Costumes Encouraged – Feelings Optional. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180826Z LOCATION:All Ages w/Guardian URL:https://vixenmchenry.com/event/hallowemo-night/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Vixen in McHenry X-SOURCE-URL:https://vixenmchenry.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Halloween Creepy Crawlies DTSTART:20261011T190000Z DTEND:20261011T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T181018Z UID:11@andersonville.org CATEGORIES:dance,family,holiday DESCRIPTION:Halloween Creepy Crawlies is a family friendly dance productio n produced by Darvin Dances that explores the mysteries of Halloween throu gh a lost ghost’s search for her haunted home. On her way\, she is helpe d by Ballerina Witches\, Jazzy Vampires\, Modern-Dancing Mummies\, a Tap-D ancing Skeleton and even a Jack O’ Lantern named Jake!\n\nOur story star ts when Mallory (a ghost) awakes on Halloween Eve to find that she has bee n removed from her haunted house! After figuring out how to move her vario us limbs again (or lack thereof)\, she runs into Jake. This twirling and b ouncing Jack O Lantern directs her to talk to the mysterious ballerina wit ches of the Foggy Forest. Jake gives Mallory a map to find the Foggy Fores t and hopefully to meet the ballerina witches for their advice. The witche s take her to their Cauldron of Truth where Mallory is told that she will have to help the jazzy vampires and modern dancing mummies at Creepy Crawl y Lane make amends for the Cauldron to help her.\n\nWhen Mallory and Jake make their way to CCL\, they find the jazzy vampires and modern dancing mu mmies in a fierce candy stealing war. She and Jake convince them that if t hey share all their entire candy stash\, everyone will end up with enough candy. On their way back from Creepy Crawly Lane\, they run into a tap-dan cing skeleton getting ready for a dance performance. They stop to watch he r dance and wish her luck! Then back at the Foggy Forest\, the Cauldron pr oduces a map back to Mallory’s haunted house. The production ends with M allory waving from the stoop of her haunted house with Jake handing out ca ndy to the Halloween Trick or Treaters.\n\nThis production was created by Mariah Eastman\, artistic director of Darvin Dances\, a Chicago based mode rn/contemporary dance company. Along with six professional dancers\, there are seven young dancers from the Chicago community participating in this production (dancers are based at Dovetail Studios\, Gus Giordano and Tutu School). The choreography was created by Mariah Eastman with Alicia Wilson and Vanessa Maxwell choreographing for the young dancers. Illustrations w ere created by Nat Thomas (https://natthomas.work/work) with lighting desi gn by Ruby Lowe.\n\nThis performance has been generously subsidized throug h Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble’s artist's support and residency program as well as sponsored by Tutu School. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T181018Z LOCATION:Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble\, 1640 W Foster Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States URL:https://andersonville.org/events/community/halloween-creepy-crawlies/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Chamber X-SOURCE-URL:https://andersonville.org/the-chamber END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo Bash DTSTART:20261016T223000Z DTEND:20261017T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T122053Z UID:0dqenqqb9v230gok7oa3etog6q@google.com CATEGORIES:holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T122053Z LOCATION:ARC Center\, Park District\, 201 W National St\, West Chicago\, I L 60185\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:wegoparks@gmail.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.we-goparks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NEW! Howl-O-Ween DTSTART:20261017T150000Z DTEND:20261017T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T000300Z UID:11611-1792231200-1792238400@www.dpparks.org CATEGORIES:community,holiday DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at Howl-O-Ween! Bring y our pup in their spookiest\, silliest\, or most adorable costume for an af ternoon filled with treats\, games\, and lots of Halloween fun. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T000300Z LOCATION:Blackhawk Dog Park\, 190 Golf Rd\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, Uni ted States URL:https://www.dpparks.org/event/new-howl-o-ween/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Plaines Park District X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dpparks.org/location/administrative-and-leisure-c enter-park-and-nature-area/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Halloween Cookie Decorating DTSTART:20261022T230000Z DTEND:20261023T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T122053Z UID:7373oc31beslkj1d7is7jf07bs@google.com CATEGORIES:holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T122053Z LOCATION:Fountain View Recreation Center\, 910 N Gary Ave\, Carol Stream\, IL 60188\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:wegoparks@gmail.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.we-goparks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trunk or Treat DTSTART:20261024T170000Z DTEND:20261024T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T000300Z UID:11614-1792843200-1792854000@www.dpparks.org CATEGORIES:community,family,holiday DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and festive Trunk or Treat event the whole f amily will enjoy. Wear your costume and go “door-todoor” visiting all of our decorated trunks and collecting Halloween treats. Registration is r equired for this event. All participants (children and adults) must be reg istered for one of the time slots. \nAges 3+ LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T000300Z LOCATION:Prairie Lakes Community Center\, 515 E Thacker Street\, Des Plain es\, IL\, 60016 URL:https://www.dpparks.org/event/trunk-or-treat-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Plaines Park District X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dpparks.org/location/administrative-and-leisure-c enter-park-and-nature-area/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Halloween Festivities DTSTART:20261024T180000Z DTEND:20261024T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T062302Z UID:10002556-1792846800-1792854000@westchicago.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Save the date for a spook-tacular afternoon full of fang-tasti c fun for the whole family in downtown West Chicago! The event is held typ ically on the weekend before Halloween with every year being a little diff erent\, but residents can count on a fun downtown trick-or-treat experienc e along with other fun fall activities. \nhttps://westchicago.org/hallowee n-festivities LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T062302Z LOCATION:Downtown West Chicago\, 136 Main St\, West Chicago\, IL 60185\, U SA URL:https://westchicago.org/event/halloween-festivities-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:City of West Chicago\, Illinois X-SOURCE-URL:https://westchicago.org/public-meeting-agendas-and-minutes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Michael Jackson’s Thriller Live – A Halloween Special presente d by PureSoul DTSTART:20261030T003000Z DTEND:20261030T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T061725Z UID:6a0e0c1eee760f947ddf7d4d CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:City Winery Chicago Presents Michael Jackson’s Thriller Live – A Halloween Special presented by PureSoul live on Thursday\, October 29th at 7:30 PM! Thriller Halloween Brunch brings the music of Michae l Jackson’s iconic Thriller album to life in a high-energy celebration packed with unforgettable hits\, spooky fun\, and nonstop grooves. This s pecial Halloween event features an all-star live band performing the legen dary album in its entirety\, from “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” an d “Beat It” to “Billie Jean\,” “P.Y.T.\,” and the classic titl e track that defined a generation. Get into the Halloween spirit with a fe stive experience featuring chef-crafted favorites\, cocktails\, and plenty of chances to sing along and dance the day away. Whether you arrive dress ed as the King of Pop\, a zombie backup dancer\, or simply ready to party\ , costumes are highly encouraged for this one-of-a-kind musical celebratio n. Join us for an electrifying evening of live music\, nostalgic hits\, an d Halloween fun in an intimate concert setting designed for music lovers. Reserve your seats now for a thrilling live tribute that will have everyon e on their feet.\nTicket URL: https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/michael -jacksons-thriller-live-a-halloween-speci-rrg58m LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T061725Z LOCATION:Main Stage\, City Winery Chicago\, 1200 W. Randolph St\, Chicago\ , 60607\, US URL:https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/michael-jacksons-thriller-live-a- halloween-speci-rrg58m X-SOURCE-NAME:City Winery Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://citywinery.com/pages/events/chicago END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MEMENTO MORI Halloween Gala DTSTART:20261031T000000Z DTEND:20261031T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T002145Z UID:73024-1793386800-1793401200@imss.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a spooky night of fun and frights at our MEMENTO MORI Halloween Gala on October 30th!🎃 MEMENTO MORI: Annual Halloween G ala at the International Museum of Surgical ScienceThursday\, October 30\, 2026 | 7:00 – 11:00 PM📍 The International Museum of Surgical Science – 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL Chicago’s most unforgettabl e Halloween party returns.Join us for the 5th Annual MEMENTO MORI Gala\, a hauntingly elegant fundraiser hosted by the International Museum of Surgi cal Science. Step inside our historic lakeside mansion for a night of eeri e enchantment and surgical spectacle unlike anything else in the city. 🕯️ What Is “Memento Mori”? memento mori : “remember that you mu st die.” Once used to reflect on mortality\, today it inspires our most spirited celebration of life\, art\, and history. 💀 Your Ticket Include s: 🎟️ Admission to Chicago’s most unique Halloween gala🍸 4 free drink tickets for use at our bars (21+ with ID)💃 Dancing in the candlel it Hall of Immortals🧙‍♀️ Spooky stories🧁 Ghoulish hors d’oeu vres & desserts by local culinary partners🎴 Tarot & Palm Readings📸 S pooky photo booth moments🎁 Silent Auction featuring premium prizes from Chicago businesses🕰️ Event Info: Doors Open: 7:00 PMLast Call: 10:45 PMMuseum Closes: 11:00 PMAlcohol served to guests 21+ (ID Required)Costum es Encouraged – Dress to Distress! 🎟️ Don’t wait—this event sel ls out every year. About the Venue: The International Museum of Surgical S cience is one of Chicago’s most unique and hauntingly beautiful event sp aces. Wander through historic galleries\, antique surgical tools\, rare me dical books\, and immersive exhibits while you celebrate. For questions ab out the gala or sponsorship opportunities\, please contact:📧 Michelle R inard at info@imss.org 📞 312-642-6502 OUR PARTNERS LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002145Z LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States URL:https://imss.org/program/memento-mori-halloween-gala-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:International Museum of Surgical Science X-SOURCE-URL:https://imss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Doggy (and Kitty) Halloween DTSTART:20261031T140000Z DTEND:20261031T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T191029Z UID:9861-1793437200-1793448000@elicheesecake.com CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:2026 marks the 39th annual Streeterville Doggy (And Kitty) Hal loween Costume Party and Parade\, at the Museum of Contemporary Art Sculpt ure Garden\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago! \nBring your dog or cat\, dresse d up in its Halloween best. FREE Admission – Bring a pet toy or accessor y for the prize swap! All pets must be on leashes or in carriers. \nRegist ration required. Click here to register and for more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T191029Z LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago\, 220 E. Chicago Ave\, Chicago \, IL\, United States URL:https://elicheesecake.com/events/doggy-halloween/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Eli's Cheesecake X-SOURCE-URL:https://elicheesecake.com/what-we-stand-for END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adult Social: Thanksgiving Feast DTSTART:20261111T180000Z DTEND:20261111T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T122053Z UID:6n5fr6sjfs4u6372b1t8vv1l9j@google.com CATEGORIES:holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T122053Z LOCATION:ARC Center\, Park District\, 201 W National St\, West Chicago\, I L 60185\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:wegoparks@gmail.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.we-goparks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd DTSTART:20261120T223000Z DTEND:20261121T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T003534Z UID:10000530-1795192200-1799010000@www.lpzoo.org CATEGORIES:family,holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T003534Z URL:https://www.lpzoo.org/event-date/zoo-lights-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lincoln Park Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.lpzoo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holiday Murder Mystery Dinner DTSTART:20261122T000000Z DTEND:20261122T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T122053Z UID:16jpkqiuqvm9jt2k7trt6qpo1k@google.com CATEGORIES:food,holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T122053Z LOCATION:ARC Center\, Park District\, 201 W National St\, West Chicago\, I L 60185\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:wegoparks@gmail.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.we-goparks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Teddy Bear Tea (9:30 AM) Session DTSTART:20261127T153000Z DTEND:20261127T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260810T182616Z UID:10000221-1795771800-1795771800@rialtosquare.com CATEGORIES:family,food,holiday DESCRIPTION:Doors open one hour prior to showtime \nTICKETS ON SALE: Frida y\, August 14th at 10 AM \nTickets start at: $39 ADULT & $30 CHILDREN (12 and under)\n(Additional fees may apply) \n  \nThe Rialto Square Theatre h oliday tradition continues. Young and old alike will enjoy this family tra dition featuring a delicious brunch buffet and family fun complete with a special appearance by St. Nick himself and a keepsake teddy bear. A ticket is required for all in attendance\, and space will fill up quickly! LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T182616Z LOCATION:Rialto Square Theatre\, 102 N. Chicago Street\, Joliet\, IL\, 604 32\, United States URL:https://rialtosquare.com/event/teddy-bear-tea-930-am-session/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rialto Square Theatre X-SOURCE-URL:https://rialtosquare.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Teddy Bear Tea (12:30 PM) Session DTSTART:20261127T183000Z DTEND:20261127T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260810T182616Z UID:10000222-1795782600-1795782600@rialtosquare.com CATEGORIES:family,food,holiday DESCRIPTION:Doors open one hour prior to showtime \nTICKETS ON SALE: Frida y\, August 14th at 10 AM \nTickets start at: $39 ADULT & $30 CHILDREN (12 and under)\n(Additional fees may apply) \n  \nThe Rialto Square Theatre h oliday tradition continues. Young and old alike will enjoy this family tra dition featuring a delicious brunch buffet and family fun complete with a special appearance by St. Nick himself and a keepsake teddy bear. A ticket is required for all in attendance\, and space will fill up quickly! LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T182616Z LOCATION:Rialto Square Theatre\, 102 N. Chicago Street\, Joliet\, IL\, 604 32\, United States URL:https://rialtosquare.com/event/teddy-bear-tea-1230-pm-session/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rialto Square Theatre X-SOURCE-URL:https://rialtosquare.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Grinchmas Breakfast DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220 DTSTAMP:20260725T122053Z UID:7fq6ug60o4rt1f1nhh2q1lp53m@google.com CATEGORIES:holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T122053Z X-SOURCE-NAME:wegoparks@gmail.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.we-goparks.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR