The only thing better than the incredible is weekend’s events for Chicago are amazing! We’ve got Open House Chicago where we all get to be a tourist in our own town for free! Learn about architecture, history, and what makes Chicago so special. There are fall makers’ markets and Farmer’s Markets, beer tastings, Astronomy in the Parks, and so much more.
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.
Friday, October 14th
Fall Feast on the Patio – Hands-On
6 pm – 8:30 pm
Chopping Block Lincoln Square
4747 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
Astronomy in the Parks at Ridgeway Trailhead
7 pm – 9:30 pm
Bloomingdale Trail Park (Park No. 572)
1600-3750 W Bloomingdale Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
Saturday, October 15
Open House Chicago – with a special shout-out to these sites
Avondale
Avondale Bowl – a nod to bowling in Chicago and the ✨vintage appeal
Sat 10 am – 4 pm
Sun 10 am – 5 pm
3118 N Milwaukee Ave
Humboldt Park
The Wasteshed Chicago – needs to be highlighted for their annual event DiscarDisco wear designers repurposed materials
Sat & Sun 11 am – 5 pm
2842 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
Pilsen
Working Bikes – we’ve volunteered here and they do great work
Sat 10 am – 5 pm
2434 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
Near North
The Glunz Tavern & The House of Glunz Wine & Spirits Shop – not only the oldest family-owned wine shop in Chicago that offers incredible service Sat & Sun Noon to 5 pm
1202-1206 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
Horror Pop-Up Market
4 pm – 9 pm
Facets Chicago
1517 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
Sunday, October 16th
Kidical Mass Lincoln Square
10 am
Waters Elementary
4540 N Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
Logan Square Makers Market & Bar Hop
1 pm – 6 pm
Logan Square Neighborhood
Wednesday, October 19th
Best of Logan Brewery Tasting
6 PM
Park and Field
3509 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
We love October in Chicago – there are so many festive events, including Open House Chicago! So many wonderful spaces are featured this year. I hope you’re able to take advantage of city events this October 14-19 weekend.
If you would like to have an event featured, email Maureen at hello@yourlincolnparklife.com
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