THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Choose Your Autumn Fun!
There’s nothing like experiencing the autumn season in Chicago, especially on the weekends! And it just so happens that this weekend comes complete with another Oktoberfest, a myriad of fall festivities, and pre-Halloween tours. Are you ready to choose your autumn fun?
Join in celebrating Chicago’s coolest season at Oktoberfestiversary this Saturday and Sunday as Begley Brewing Company and Dovetail Brewery team up once again for their annual fall bash taking place outside in the shared lot between the breweries located at the corner of Ravenswood and Belle Plaine Avenues in the North Center neighborhood. This event, of course, offers special beer tappings as well as favorites from the Begley and Dovetail breweries. Also, on the agenda there is plenty of live music, delicious bites from food trucks, and kids’ activities (Saturday only) featuring balloon twisting, face painting, Skee ball, coloring activities, a Wiggleworms main stage, and more. It’s a fall party not to be missed!
Chicago’s free and family-friendly fall celebration returns with the Lincoln Park Zoo: Fall Fest now through October 26th at the Lincoln Park Zoo (2400 N. Cannon Dr.) in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. This fest features a full slate of harvest-time fun which includes free musical entertainment, professional pumpkin carvers, a pumpkin patch, fall-themed enrichment for zoo animals, a free fall garden tour, and more. Plus, this year’s ticketed attractions include the Giant Fun Slide, Fall Fun Zone, rides, inflatables, and much more. It’s a festival that offers something new and different each weekend!
Returning for another year to a two-acre plot of land just west of Goose Island is Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up Chicago now through November 2nd at 1265 West LeMoyne Street. This ultimate all ages fall destination features a huge corn maze, over 10,000 pumpkins, axe throwing, carnival games, fortune tellers, photo ops, gem mining, food trucks, seasonal cocktails, and more. When you’re ready to turn autumn all the way up, this is Chicago’s go-to spot rather than trekking out to the suburbs!
American Ghost Walks is offering two tours this Sunday to get you in the spirit for our upcoming Halloween holiday –
The Devil in the White City Bus Tour takes you on an immersive 3-hour (2 p.m.-5 p.m.) experience which meets up at the inside bar at the Congress Plaza Hotel (520 S. Michigan Ave.) in the South Loop. This bus tour uncovers the chilling tale of America’s first serial killer, HH Holmes, as you visit several sites of intrigue and delve into the dark history of Chicago’s Victorian Era. You will even visit the site of the former Murder Castle of HH Holmes which is believed to be the inspiration for the Hotel Cortez in the hit television show American Horror Story!
The Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings is a spine-chilling two-hour (8 p.m.-10 p.m.) walking, guided exploration that meets in front of the Chicago History Museum (1601 N. Clark St.) in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. This walking tour is best known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history of one of Chicago’s most haunted places as you dive into the original City Cemetery and the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre site for a unique chance to experience the city’s supernatural side. It’s a must visit for paranormal enthusiasts and is suitable for ages 13+!
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago
