World Oddities Expo Chicago 2026

Name: World Oddities Expo Chicago
Start: 2026-12-05
End: 2026-12-06
Location: Rosemont - Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Illinois, USA

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From December 05, 2026 until December 06, 2026

At Rosemont - Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Illinois, USA ( Show Map)

(Please double-check the dates and location on the organizer below before attending.)

https://worldodditiesexpo.com/chicago-il/

Categories: Media and Entertainment

Tags: Science, Education, Kids, Workshops, Nature, Wildlife, Taxidermy

The World Oddities Expo (WOE) 2026 in Chicago (April 11‑12) is a traveling oddities festival featuring a massive vendor marketplace called the Lost Curio Marketplace, where attendees can browse taxidermy, insects, macabre art, jewelry, home décor and other curiosities. The Oddity Ink Parlour offers on‑site tattoo work by artists from Villain Arts. A standout exhibit is the De•Formed Exhibit, showcasing ethically sourced congenital animal anomalies. Educational and hands‑on experiences are provided through WOE Labs workshops, including butterfly pinning, diorama terrarium creation, owl‑pellet dissection, rat skeleton articulation, full‑body rat taxidermy, and Bunnicorn (rabbit‑unicorn) taxidermy. The WOE Theater hosts guest speakers on eclectic topics, while live entertainment spans music, live painting, burlesque and more. Ticket options range from General Admission to VIP early‑access, with bundles that include the De•Formed Exhibit. The event aims to blend macabre art, science, and performance for a unique, inclusive experience.

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