Things to do in Chicago this weekend — Lincoln Square Apple Fest, Chicago Blackhawks pre-season and more

CHICAGO – We’ve made it to another weekend – a perfect reason to get out and explore. Chicagoland is full of fall-themed activities and fun events for everyone to enjoy.

Here’s a roundup of things to do Oct. 4-6.

What concerts are in the Chicago area this weekend? 

Oct. 3: Ruston Kelly at House of Blues Chicago

Oct. 3: The Rapture at Vic Theater

Oct. 3: AFI at The Salt Shed Indoors

Oct. 3: Young the Giant at Athenaeum Theatre

Oct. 3: Ivy Lab at Outset

Oct. 3: Loud Luxury at Radius

Oct. 4: Joe Russo’s Almost Dead at The Salt Shed Outdoors

Oct. 4: Bad Suns at House of Blues Chicago

Oct. 4: FILPINX at Outset

Oct. 4: Parker McCollum Tour at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Oct. 4: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at Thalia Hall

Oct. 4: Psychedelic Furs at Auditorium Theatre

Oct. 5: Ziggy Marley at The Salt Shed Indoors

Oct. 5: LeCrae at Park West

Oct. 5: Air Play Moon Safari at The Auditorium

Multiple dates: Aloe Blacc at Garcia’s Chicago

What sporting events are in the Chicago area this weekend? 

Oct. 3: Chicago Blackhawks versus Minnesota Wild

Oct. 4: Chicago Blackhawks versus St. Louis Blues

Oct. 4: Chicago Fire FC versus Toronto FC

Oct. 5: Chicago Stars FC versus Utah Royals FC

What theatre and comedy shows are in the Chicago area this weekend? 

Disney Presents The Lion King

Dial M for Murder

Grease at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Sam Morril at The Chicago Theatre

TWIHARD! A Twilight Musical Parody

What festivals are in Chicago this weekend?

Lincoln Square Apple Fest

The 38th annual Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest celebrates all things apple with cider, pies, candy apples and local vendors. The event runs Friday, 3 -7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Lincoln Avenue between Lawrence and Sunnyside.

Ear Taxi Festival

New Music Chicago’s Ear Taxi Festival presents over 50 hours of performances from Illinois composers, including the Midwest premiere of Damien Geter’s An African American Requiem.

Lincoln Park Wine Fest 

Sip and sample from around the globe at the Lincoln Park Wine Fest in Jonquil Park. Tickets start at $30.

Chinatown Moon Festival 

Celebrate the fall harvest with mooncake tasting, lanterns, live entertainment and a K-pop competition Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2130 S. Archer Ave.

Fall Fest on the Riverwalk

Enjoy hayrides, apple cider donuts, fall cocktails, live music and pumpkin patches along the Chicago Riverwalk. The fest is only open Saturdays in the month of October.

Chicago Beer Fest

Sample seasonal brews from more than 65 breweries while exploring The Field Museum on Saturday Oct. 4, 7-11 p.m. Tickets start at $50 per person.

Taste of Northalsted Fall 

Back for the fall season, take a stroll down Northalsted for a food and drink crawl featuring over 20 locations and neighborhood flavors. The event runs from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.

Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest 

Celebrate autumn with pumpkins, s’mores, rides, animal enrichment and live music at this free, family-friendly festival.

What events are in Chicago this weekend?

STEAM-Powered Saturday

Explore science and engineering at Harold Washington Library with LEGO challenges, glow-in-the-dark slime, live animals and STEM activities for kids ages 3-11.

Modern Vintage Chicago 

 Shop vintage fashion, furniture and accessories from 50 curated dealers at Ravenswood Event Center on Sunday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tickets start at $12 for advance registration.

 Andersonville Arts Weekend 

The 21st annual event features a self-guided art walk, artist pop-ups, performances, and the Fall Wine Walk.

Boo at the Zoo

Brookfield Zoo hosts a Halloween celebration with costume parades, trick-or-treating, magic shows and animal activities. The festive celebration runs select days from Oct. 4-31.

Gold Coast Oktoberfest 

Raise a stein and enjoy live bands, DJ sets and German-inspired food and beer on Divison Street, Oct. 4-5.