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Oktoberfestiversary

Dovetail Brewery and Begyle Brewing serve up their annual fall street festival with Oktoberfestiversary on October 7-8, 2023. Enjoy brews, live music and food in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Sip on special tappings from Beglye and Dovetail while munching on sausages, lobster rolls and tacos … [Read more...] about Oktoberfestiversary

Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade

Head to State Street to celebrate Halloween as the "artist's holiday" with an evening of wonder and creativity at the Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade on October 21, 2023, in the Loop. Recognized as one of the top six Halloween events in the world, the ninth annual Arts in the Dark parade will … [Read more...] about Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade

Beverly Art Walk

Explore the vibrant arts community of the historic Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood at the 10th annual Beverly Art Walk on September 23, 2023. Hosted by the Beverly Arts Alliance, the Beverly Art Walk is a free, family-friendly event that highlights local art and music. Browse the … [Read more...] about Beverly Art Walk

Field Museum Chicago Free Every Tuesday for the Rest of the Year

Chicago museum free days are a very popular time to explore world-class museums without an admission charge. Typically, only a few days are free every month but the Field Museum has just announced free admission for Illinois residents every Tuesday through the end of 2023. Discover exciting new … [Read more...] about Field Museum Chicago Free Every Tuesday for the Rest of the Year

Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest

Enjoy Fall fun with apple-inspired food, drinks and artisan goods at the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest, September 30,-October 1, 2023. Celebrate the new season with a bounty of edible goodness. Midwest farms will be serving up fresh apples and related dishes and local restaurants and … [Read more...] about Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest

Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up

Wander through pumpkin patches and corn mazes while you enjoy the season at Chicago's largest fall festival, Jack's Pumpkin Pop Up, located near Goose Island, from September 21- November 5, 2023. The large number of all-ages festivities make Jack's one of the most popular fall excursions. Besides … [Read more...] about Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up

St. Benedict’s Oktoberfest

Get ready for the welcoming traditional German toasts of "Prost!" to echo throughout the courtyard during the 57h annual St. Benedict Oktoberfest on September 29-October 1, 2023. St. Benedict parish celebrates its German roots with a family-friendly fest that includes German food and … [Read more...] about St. Benedict’s Oktoberfest

Free Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest

Celebrate the joys of autumn in the fun-filled setting of Lincoln Park Zoo during the ninth annual Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest, September 29-October 29, 2023. Step into the vibrant world of pumpkins, harvest mazes and fall photo ops during this family-friendly event. Admission to the zoo is always … [Read more...] about Free Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest

Free Canto Latino Festival

Explore the diverse musical styles of Mexico at "Canto Latino: Creando Mole" a free outdoor festival that celebrates the sounds of Mexico including cumbia, ranchera and mariachi on September 30, 2023, in the Pilsen neighborhood. Uniting Voices Chicago, formerly Chicago Children's Choir, will … [Read more...] about Free Canto Latino Festival

Free Chicago Dance and Music at Harris Fest

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Millennium Park's Harris Theater for Music and Dance with a free, all-day festival of performances by acclaimed resident dance and music companies at Harris Fest, on September 9, 2023. Over 20 Chicago music and dance companies will dazzle crowds all over the … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Dance and Music at Harris Fest

Legendary Hip Hop MCs Host Free Millennium Park Concert

Legendary Hip Hop MC, Roxanne Shante and iconic Salt N Pepa DJ Spindarella will host and spin at a free concert featuring local performers on August 25, 2023, in Millennium Park. WBEZ and the National Public Housing Museum are presenting a free evening of music, art and discussion at the Jay … [Read more...] about Legendary Hip Hop MCs Host Free Millennium Park Concert

Free Printers Row Lit Fest

The Midwest's largest literary festival returns to Chicago's historic Printer's Row neighborhood in the South Loop with the Printer's Row Lit Fest on September 9 and 10, 2023. Stretching out over five blocks, the Printers Row Lit Fest features more than 100 booksellers, … [Read more...] about Free Printers Row Lit Fest