UniverSoul Circus
The one-ring circus with R&B, hip-hop and gospel flavors features acrobats, contortionists and lion tamers. Ringmaster Tony Tone and sidekick Zeke keep the audience hyped throughout the show. When: Noon, 4 and 7:30 p.m. (also 12:30, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday) through Oct. 18 Where: Washington Park, 51st and Payne streets Price: $17.50-$31, $15.50-$29 for children 10 and younger; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com
Susan G. Komen Race
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for the Cure
The 5K run/walk, 1-mile fun walk and 10K run help raise money for breast cancer research. For information, go to komenchicago.org. When: 8:15 a.m. (10K ), 8:30 a.m. (5K), 8:35 a.m. (1-mile) Where: Columbus Drive, south of Balbo Drive Price: Registration prices vary; 773-444-0061
Randolph Street Market Festival
This is the final market of the season to score one-of-a-kind home furnishings, clothes and more. For coupons and more information, go to randolphstreetmarket.com. When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (also 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday) Where: 1350 block of West Randolph Street Price: $10 (good for two-day admission), $8 online, free for children 12 and younger; 312-666-1200
Daniel Burnham Scavenger Hunt
Choose from three hunts — in the Loop, South Loop and Hyde Park . When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Begins at Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S. Michigan Ave., and ends at WBEZ studios at Navy Pier. Price: $20 per team to register: chicagopublicradio.org/ChicagoMatters