THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Fall Activities Include an Exciting Race Weekend!
Are you ready to take on another weekend in Chicago jammed packed with not only fall activities but also an exciting race? Let’s see!
Come out and enjoy a day of Fall Fun in the Parks at one or more of the following events hosted by the Chicago Park District:
Saturday
“Fall Fest at Athletic Field Park” (3546 W. Addison St.) – Irving Park neighborhood (10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.). This fest includes a pumpkin patch, face painting, a train ride, a petting zoo, music, and food!
“Fall Festival at Jesse White Park” (410 W. Chicago Ave.) – Near North Side (10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.). This festival offers a pumpkin patch, bounce houses, games, and tons of family fun!
“Fall Fest at McFetridge Sports Center” (3843 N. California Ave.) – Irving Park neighborhood (12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.). This free, family-friendly event includes many fall activities to keep your little ones entertained, as well as free outdoor kids’ yoga classes!
Sunday
“Harvest Fest at Indian Boundary Park” (2500 W. Lunt Ave.) – West Rogers Park neighborhood (10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.). Enjoy Halloween-themed carnival games, a petting zoo, pony rides, and more!
Let’s not forget the city’s annual “Pumpkin Patches” where you pick your personal favorite from a field filled with pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. Here are this Saturday’s locations —
Lincoln Park Cultural Center (2045 N. Lincoln Park West) – Lincoln Park neighborhood (10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.)
Union Park (1501 W. Randolph St.) – West Town neighborhood (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
Nichols Park (1355 E. 53rd St.) – Hyde Park neighborhood (11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
Check out fall’s most spirited event as the Rosehill Cemetery ‘Crypt’ 5K Run/Walk returns this Saturday at 7:00 p.m. to the Rosehill Cemetery (5800 N. Ravenswood Ave.) in the Lincoln Square neighborhood for its 6th year. Once again, this historic cemetery run/walk takes place in the sprawling 350-acre Victorian-era cemetery amongst mausoleums, monuments, and scenic paths which opened in 1864. Oh, don’t forget the eternal spirits who not only reside there, but have been known to make an appearance! In addition, there’s also a post run/walk party, if you make it through the cemetery!!
Sunday brings us the Bank of America Chicago Marathon from 5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries who set out to accomplish a personal dream by reaching the finish line in Grant Park. The 27th Mile Post-Race Party will open to spectators at 9:30 a.m. where they can reunite and celebrate with the runners. Additionally, there’s the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo featuring over 180 exhibitors at Chicago’s McCormick Place (2301 S. Prairie Ave.) this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. which is free and open to the public!
Also, whether you’re running in the marathon or cheering on friends, you can still be part of the excitement of race weekend by partaking in the Advocate Health Care International Chicago 5K on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. beginning at Federal Plaza (230 S. Dearborn St.) and finishing at Arvey Field in Grant Park. Don’t miss your opportunity to experience this world class city!
Are You Ready?
