THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO — Chicagoans Celebrate “All Things Fall!”
It’s that time of year again where Chicagoans celebrate “All Things Fall” as we head into the month of October!
The Bacon and Beer Classic returns to Soldier Field (1410 S. Museum Campus Dr.) in the South Loop this Saturday with two sessions (12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.). This event features 30+ bacon-infused dishes from some of the best local chefs & restaurants; 80+ craft beer and cider samples from local & regional breweries; an opportunity to participate in the Bacon Eating Contest, or play giant Jenga, or battle it out on the bungee run, and so much more! Plus, you get to explore the iconic home of the Chicago Bears all while indulging in unlimited suds and grub!!
The Lincoln Park Zoo (2200 N. Cannon Dr.) in the Lincoln Park neighborhood will be celebrating harvest fun at its 2nd annual Fall Fest this Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This free family event features animal chats, musical entertainment, a pumpkin carver and fall-themed enrichment for the animals as well as offering ticketed attractions throughout the zoo that include a corn maze, hay mountain, a fun slide, inflatable obstacle courses, a Ferris wheel and more! Pumpkins will be available for sale as well!!
The Lincoln Square neighborhood will be celebrating their 29th annual Apple Fest this Saturday and Sunday (9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) at Lincoln and Leland Avenues (4700 N. Lincoln Ave.). Many vendors will be selling fresh baked apple pie, bushels of apples, candy apples, hot apple cider and even apple pizza! There’s also entertainment by local musicians in Giddings Plaza and a Kid Zone complete with games, storytelling and more! It’s an urban apple orchard celebrating all things apples!!
You can’t celebrate fall without visiting a Pumpkin Patch so here are a few taking place this weekend –
The Pumpkin Patch at Chicago’s Riverwalk (305 Chicago Riverwalk) in The Loop hosted by Wheel Fun Rentals offers a pumpkin patch filled with rows and rows of premium pumpkins in many shapes and sizes for that perfect jack-o-lantern. There’s also a bounce house, an inflatable slide, games for all that include pumpkin bowling, ring toss and carnival games, creepy carriage rides and more for a day of non-stop fun!
The Pumpkin Patch at Portage (Portage Park, 4100 N. Long Ave.) in the Portage Park neighborhood offers a day of fall fun this Sunday (10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) with a pumpkin patch filled with pumpkins of all shapes and even a decorating station so you can personalize your pumpkin! There’s also a petting zoo, pony rides, Halloween-themed carnival games and more!!
The Pumpkin Patch at Nichols (Nichols Park, 1355 E. 53rd St.) in the Hyde Park neighborhood offers a pumpkin patch filled with pumpkins of all shapes and sizes as well along with face painting, crafts, games, food and more this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.!
Finally, enjoy a cool night at Stars, Stories and S’More held in Kilbourn Park (3501 N. Kilbourn Ave.) in the Irving Park neighborhood this Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You and your family can enjoy sitting around the fire, eating s’mores, listening to stories and gazing at the stars through scopes being provided by the Adler Planetarium!
Hope to See You Celebrating “All Things Fall!”
SUE MOSS & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO
