This Week in South Loop & Chinatown: Free Museums and DePaul Hoops

Your week-ahead guide to the South Loop and Chinatown — five picks worth planning around, from free-day museums to DePaul basketball at Wintrust Arena.

By Raj Singh · Published November 1, 2026.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Fright at the Field @ The Field Museum

The Field Museum's Halloween run has its final day Sunday, with the return of Underground MISAdventure, a Halloween Harvest Maze taking over Plants of the World, and a hunt for seven creepy-cool specimens to complete Chompy's Secret Lair challenge.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2

DePaul Athletics Men's Basketball @ Wintrust Arena

DePaul's men's basketball team hosts West Georgia at Wintrust Arena at 7 p.m., with tickets starting at $26.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Illinois Resident Free Evening @ Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium is free for Illinois residents on Tuesday evening. Advance reservations are recommended, since these tickets often sell out.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Illinois Resident Free Day @ Field Museum

The Field Museum is free for Illinois residents every Wednesday this month — a good midweek window to visit SUE and the general-admission halls. Bring proof of residency.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6

DePaul Athletics Women's Basketball @ Wintrust Arena

DePaul's women's team tips off a Friday-morning game against Purdue Fort Wayne at Wintrust Arena (11 a.m.), with tickets from $15.50.

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