This weekend kicks off Native Heritage Month and there will be events all month long, and the Chicago History Museum is hosting a Trivia Night at the Hideout too. The rest of the weekend has fun runs, a brisket bonanza, and a BBQ. So many fun things this weekend. Get out and enjoy!
Here are the highlight events for this weekend in Chicago.
Click on each event for more information and pricing and check with the venue for any changes or cancellations.
Wednesday, November 2nd
Native Heritage Month Celebrations
Northeastern Illinois University
4 pm – 6:30 pm
Opening ceremony with tribal music and dance – film festival and discussions and workshops on advocacy, leadership, and cultural revitalization throughout the month. More info at Rock Your Mocs.
5500 N St Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
Hideout Trivia
Doors 5:30 pm, Event 6 pm
Featuring Paul Durica of the Chicago History Museum and Kristin Emery of the Newberry Library
1354 W Wabansia
Chicago, IL 60642
Thursday, November 3rd
Fleurotica
6 pm – 9 pm
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
Friday, November 4th
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
Various times, through Nov 20th
Facets
1517 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL, 60614
Saturday, November 5th
Hot Chocolate Run 5K & 15K
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago, IL 60605
It’s A Smash! An Ecofest Pumpkin Smash Festival
11 am – 5 pm
1500 W Catalpa Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
The Choppin Block Presents Beats + Art and BBQ
4 pm – 7 pm
The House of the Flying Yam
1551 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
Day of the Dead Ball: Love Never Dies
6 pm
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W 19th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
Kind Words Show – 20th Anniversary Celebration
6 pm – 8 pm
You Are Beautiful Headquarters (YAB HQ)
3368 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
Sunday, November 6th
Eruption Brisket Bonanza 2022
ERIS Brewery and Cider House
4240 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
Houseplant swap and BINGO by Avondale Garden Alliance
3 pm
3471 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
Monday, November 7th
Universal Sole Burgers & Beer Fun Run Series
6 pm – 9:30 pm
Broken Barrel Bar
2548 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
If you didn’t get your Halloween decorations up yet, there’s still time! There are so many fun events this weekend, so get out there and enjoy the city events this October 20-26 weekend.
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