Chicago weekend events: UniverSoul Circus, Randolph Street Market, Half Acre Beer Co Vintage & Artisan Market

1. 🎪 The UniverSoul Circus

Experience family entertainment, music, tricks and fun at this live show.

What to expect: Live international performances by Caribbean Carnivale, China Soul Flyers, Hoop Divers, Zeke, N.O. and The Wheel of Death at Washington Park.

Catch up quick: Founded by Cedric Walker in 1994, this Black-owned circus spotlights entertainers of color through its two-and-a-half-hour live show.

When: Shows run between noon and 7:30pm, now until Oct. 27.

Address: Washington Park E. 51st & S. Cottage Grove Ave.

Tickets start at $27

2. 🏈 Chicago Bears

• Grab a beer and cheer on the Bears, who take on the Los Angeles Rams noon Sunday at Soldier Field. Tickets start at $175

3. 🛍️ Randolph Street Market

• Shop vintage jewelry, fashion and more at this annual flea market 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday in the West Loop. Tickets start at $12
• If you go: There will be live music both indoors and outdoors, as well as local food vendors including Matcha Cita, Maggie's Sweets and Happy Lobster.

4. 🎟 Brick Convention: LEGO Fan Event

• Explore massive Lego displays, life-size models and mosaics at the DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds in Wheaton. Tickets start at $15
• When: 8am-6pm Saturday and 11:30am-6pm Sunday

• If you go: You could get a chance to meet Lego Masters Mel Brown and Christine Blandino.

5. 🍻 Half Acre Beer Co Vintage & Artisan Market

• Enjoy food and live music as you shop local vendors 1–7pm Saturday and Sunday at Half Acre Beer in the Bowmanville neighborhood. Free

6. 🥂 Chicago Gourmet

• Follow this food festival around the city, featuring top local and national chefs, running today through Sunday. Tickets start at $75
• While some fan favorites — like Hamburger Hop and Tacos & Tequila — are already sold out, read which event tickets remain.

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to remove a reference to "The Rick and Morty: Multiverse Mania Experience;" it's scheduled to open in December (not this weekend).