THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Fall Season is Here . . .

The fall season is officially upon us, although this last weekend in September may feel a little more like summer. So, take advantage of being outdoors as much as you can. Here are a few ideas you may be interested in!

The Street Art and Craft Beer Tour takes place this Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meet up is at Starbucks (506 N. Milwaukee Ave.) on the Near North Side. You will explore new neighborhoods, discover new tastes, and find new reasons to love our city on this tour. After check-in, you’ll make your way along the B-Line to explore the history, artists, and pieces along this unique outdoor street art gallery. From there you’ll head to District Brew Yards where you’ll be able to hit the taps (first round on the house)! District Brew Yards is a pour-your-own beer hall with over 40 craft beers on tap. Afterward, you’ll get to create your own artwork on a personal mini canvas as a keepsake!

Normally at this time of year, Chicagoans would be getting ready to flock to dozens of music performances (indoors and out) at the 14th annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival. However, this year is a bit different. For the festival’s first day, some of Chicago’s most admired jazz musicians will perform from 4 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. on Saturday at the University of Chicago’s Logan Center for the Arts with no audience. The music instead will be streamed live on the festival’s website. For the second day’s lineup on Sunday, a flatbed truck will roll through the Hyde Park neighborhood presenting 30-minute sets starting at 12:30 p.m. along with pop-up concerts featuring jazz duos beginning at 1:30 p.m. All programs during this festival weekend will comply with the latest State and City health and safety recommendations.

The Lincoln Park Zoo (2200 N. Cannon Dr.) in the Lincoln Park neighborhood will be hosting a new series, Zoo Nights, with special evening hours every Saturday from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Each week during this family-friendly experience, guests will enjoy food and beverage by Levy Restaurants and a seasonal walk around the zoo’s grounds to take in the fall décor and the crisp, clear Chicago autumn nights! Members get an extra 20% off food and non-alcoholic beverages. Not a member, then join today!!

Calling all film and baseball fans to Chicago Dogs Movie Night this Saturday (6:30 p.m.-10 p.m.) at Impact Field (9850 Balmoral Ave.) in Rosemont. Enjoy on-field festivities, then enjoy an outdoor showing of “Field of Dreams” at 8 p.m. School of Rock will perform as gates open. Guests can play catch on the Impact Field’s surface an hour before showtime. And the stadium’s concession stands will be open and offering a special menu, which includes hot dogs, beer, soda, candy, and more! “Dad . . . wanna have a catch?”

Bring the kids to Guild Row (3130 N. Rockwell St.) in the Avondale neighborhood for Family Sundays at Guild Row (10 a.m.-1 p.m.). This kid-friendly weekly event offers craft workshops led by various teaching artists. Kids can dive into hands-on projects such as block painting, wet felting, clay pottery, watercolors, and more. Reservations, masks, a daily health survey, and temperature checks are required to participate.

Our Chicago Bears will be in Atlanta this Sunday to take on the Falcons at 12 p.m. Watch the game on FOX! GO BEARS!!

Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago