Saturday, October 24, 2026

  1. Iowa City Book Festival

    Iowa City, IA2026-10-24

    The first North American town to be named a UNESCO City of Literature offers talks, readings, panels, exhibits and a walking tour of literary Iowa City.

  2. Chicago International Film Festival

    Chicago, IL2026-10-24

    Watch more than 80 films and 60 programs of shorts from around the world.

  3. Halloween

    Anoka, MN2026-10-24

    This town, just north of Minneapolis, calls itself the Halloween Capital of the World. Festivities include a Light Up the Night Parade Oct. 17, a house-decorating contest Oct. 23-24, and a Grande Day Parade starting 1 p.m. Oct. 24.

  4. Arts in the Dark Halloween parade

    Chicago, IL2026-10-24

    Floats, giant puppets and performances are part of the 6-8 p.m. parade along Columbus Drive, from Balbo Drive to Jackson Boulevard.

  5. Pumpkin Festival

    Sycamore, IL2026-10-24

    This fall fest features arts and crafts shows, carnivals, a historic-house walk and a big parade on Sunday.

  6. Earth Wood & Fire Artist Tour

    Lake Mills, WI2026-10-24

    Visit artists in their studios in and around Lake Mills, Cambridge and Fort Atkinson, between Madison and Milwaukee.

  7. Dia de los Muertos Xicago

    Chicago, IL2026-10-24

    In the National Museum of Mexican Art and Harrison Park, families can create ofrendas (altars), eat pan de muerto, listen to musical performances and get faces painted. Admission is free.

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