Chicago Neighborhood News: River West, River North, Lincoln Park, West Loop
River West: There’s no need to pack the family up and head out to the sticks for a pumpkin-inspired outing this year. Make your way to Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-up in the heart of downtown Chicago. Covering over two acres of land to the west of Goose Island, pick the perfect pumpkin for this Halloween season while getting lost in the city’s only corn maze for a memorable day out in the fresh air at this outdoor event. Taking place at 1465 North Elston Avenue in River West, Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-up is going on now until November 3. Social distancing requirements are in effect, and reservations are required. Prices range from $19 to $38. Find more info here.
River North: Keeping with the pumpkin theme, check out JoJo’s Pumpkin Patch taking place on the patio of JoJo’s Shake Bar, located at 23 West Hubbard Street in River North. For the entire month of October, JoJo’s has converted its 5,000 square-foot patio into a pop-up pumpkin patch running from 11 am to 11 pm every day. Pick out a Halloween pumpkin and enjoy JoJo’s Pumpkin Patch specials like gourmet caramel apples, pumpkin and apple pies, spiked ciders, and hot chocolate. If nothing else, come for their Pumpkin Patch Shake topped with pumpkin pie, taffy apple, roasted marshmallows, and a Reese’s pretzel. Admission is free for tables of six or less on a first come, first served basis. Find more info here.
Lincoln Park: Halloween will look and feel different this year due to the pandemic, but don’t let that scare you from some great activities still taking place. On Saturday the 24th and Sunday the 25th, head out to Lincoln Common, located at 2335 North Lincoln Avenue, for a fun Halloween window painting event. Come decked out in your costume (and a mask) for a two-hour painting session decorating the storefronts at this Lincoln Park location. Reserve your day and time online for this socially distant event. Each time slot costs $10 and includes a painting kit. Find more info here.
Lincoln Park: A great collection of wing happy spots in Lincoln Park will be a part of the inaugural WingOut Chicago’s – Wing Series kicking off Wednesday, October 14, and running until November 18. Each Wednesday, a different restaurant will feature their tasty all you can eat wings that you can devour with friends. First up on the 14th is Broken Barrel Bar, located at 2548 North Southport Avenue in Lincoln Park, where you can have your wings any you like, along with a Vizzy Hard Seltzer and a rating card to judge your order. The following week the fun moves to OG’s in Lincoln Park, followed by a new spot each Wednesday, including Joe’s on Weed and Wicker Park’s Whiskey Business. Tickets are $54 for two people, $108 for four, and $162 for six guests. Find more info here.
West Loop: Are you missing watching the Bears at Soldier Field every Sunday? So are we. Thankfully you can catch all the games on a giant 32 foot wide by 6 feet tall screen at the Time Out Market Chicago, located at 916 West Fulton Market. This free event takes place all season long, corresponding with the times of each Bears game. Watch the game, relish the victories (or cry in the defeats), while dining on some of the best football food around. Find more info here.
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