CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Lincoln Park, Bucktown and Wicker Park, Lakeview, Lincoln Square, Logan Square, Oak Park
Lincoln Park: It’s time for Spooktacular 2019! The 11th Annual Clark Street Spooktacular is a fabulous Halloween event for all ages. On Saturday October 27 from 1 to 4 pm, participating businesses on Clark Street from Armitage to Diversey will transform into trick-or-treat spots featuring candy and surprises for the whole family! Along the way, you’ll see jugglers, stilt walkers, and magicians. Trick-or-treaters can also show off their costumes for a chance to win prizes at the annual Spooktacular Costume Contest hosted by Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy (2727 N. Clark). Find more information here.
Bucktown and Wicker Park: Chicago families looking for a safe place to trick-or-treat- look no further! In the Wicker Park, Bucktown, and West Town neighborhoods, local businesses and shops are hosting a neighborhood trick-or-treat extravaganza. The event is on October 31 from 3 to 6 pm! There will be more than 60 stops along the route running from Halsted to Western Aves. Participating businesses will have balloons on display- so you know where to stop! This event is free to attend. Find more information here.
Lakeview: Fall is the perfect time to find a new trivia night! Will’s Northwoods Inn has your back. They host Trivia Girl’s Team Trivia on Tuesday nights at 8 pm. Bring your own team or join one there- you can have up to 7 people! You’ll compete for prizes (the top three teams will get prizes) in this free, live hosted event. Will’s has a variety of specials, including $6 bombs, $5 Sweet Tea Vodka cocktails, $5 Jack Daniels cocktails, and $4 Guinness pints. Find more information on their website!
Lincoln Square: Dovetail Brewery and Begyle Brewing are together again for their fourth annual Oktoberfestiversary! For two days this weekend, Saturday October 12 and Sunday October 13, they’re celebrating the neighborhood, the season, and of course, beer! Each day is from 12 pm to 10 pm. The festival is free to attend- with a suggested $5 donation. There will be special tappings from both breweries on Saturday and Sunday, with a large selection of beer on tap to quench your thirst. You’ll get to sample food from Chicago’s finest food trucks and pop-ups all weekend! Featured food trucks include DonerMen, Three Legged Tacos, Paulina Meat Market, Our House Pizza, and many more. There will be activities for all ages including balloon creations from Mind Blowing Balloons, skee ball courtesy of The SKEE League: Chicago, coloring activities, and an art wall! Find more information here.
Logan Square: Mark your calendars for PumpkinFest! On Saturday October 19 from 10 am to 2 pm at Unity Park, you’ll experience a classic fall event. There will be free pumpkins (while supplies last), pumpkin decorating, a costume parade, popcorn, cider or juice, face painting, treats, music, and more. Find more information here!
Oak Park: This weekend- if you dare- join the Park District of Oak Park for a spooky stroll through Austin Gardens! This Saturday, October 12 from 6 to 7:30 pm, you’ll spend the evening strolling through the spooky setting of Austin Gardens, carve or decorate your own pumpkin, get your face painted, enjoy marshmallows and family-friend ghost stories around the fire, and finish the evening with a magic show. Halloween costumes are very much encouraged! Each person attending must register- which you can do right here. Get ready to get spooky!
RACHEL HOOVLER & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO
