We've rounded up the best chefs in the city to join us at Time Out Market Chicago, a culinary and cultural destination in the heart of Fulton Market featuring more than 15 kitchens, three bars, one drop-dead gorgeous rooftop terrace and a host of events—all spread across three floors.
We’re probably not alone in saying that the weekend is always on our minds here at Time Out Chicago HQ. Like you (probably), we spend the workweek daydreaming about the next restaurant to obsess over and obsessively updating our concert calendars. Whether you’re museum-hopping, plotting a day trip to escape the city, or ready to ghost your original plans for something spontaneous, you’ll find plenty of ways to make the most of your weekend in Chicago.
Last updated October 1, 2025: The temperature is cooling down and events are heating up in Chicago! This is a perfect weekend to eat or drink your way through the city, whether it’s at one of Chicago's many Oktoberfest celebrations or booze festivals. There’s no shortage of music this weekend, too, with Taylor Swift album listening parties, World Music Festival and Florasonic at the Lincoln Park Conservatory all popping up this weekend. Wrap up the week by treating yourself to some wares from local makers at Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest, Chicago Ceramics Crawl or the spookier Witch Crafts Market hosted at Andersonville’s Bramble Arts Loft.
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