Head to Chicago’s beautiful North Shore this fall to take in some prime exhibits, plus get a head start on your holiday shopping.
Titanic – The Exhibition, at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie, features 300-plus artifacts from the Titanic, life-size recreations of its interior and exterior, and a virtual reality experience. Spend an hour perusing the exhibit (through Jan. 5, 2025), then hit the mall’s unique shops. New stores include Zara, Arhaus, Swiss chocolatier Läderach and adventure gear store Arc’teryx.
Over at the Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview, Thomas & Friends – Explore the Rails! (open Oct. 5, 2024-Jan. 5, 2025) is an interactive exhibit based on the popular children’s series. Geared at children ages two to seven, the exhibit incorporates foundational practices in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Fall Theater Season Begins
Music Theater Works
- “Little Shop of Horrors,” Oct. 24-Nov. 17
Horror comedy rock musical. - “Legally Blonde, The Musical,” Dec. 19-29
Romantic comedy.
Northlight Theatre
- “The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk,” through Oct. 6
Celebrates the life and love of Marc and Bella Chagall. - Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women,” Nov. 29-Dec. 29
A tale of the four March sisters.
Oil Lamp Theater
- “First Date,” through Oct. 20
Musical romantic comedy.
Writers Theatre
- “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812,” through Oct. 27
Musical based on a scandalous slice of the novel “War and Peace.” - “Every Brilliant Thing,” Oct. 31-Jan. 5, 2025
Hilarious and compassionate look at life’s small joys.
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
- “The Secret Garden,” Nov. 8-Dec. 22
Musical interpretation of the classic children’s tale.
Northwestern Wildcats Football Home Games
Home games are played on the lakefront at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.
- Sept. 6: Duke
- Sept. 14: E. Illinois
- Oct. 5: Indiana
- Oct. 19: Wisconsin
- Nov. 16: Ohio State at Wrigley Field
- Nov. 30: Illinois at Wrigley Field
