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Chicago Gourmet Reeling LGBTQ+ Film Festival Day of the Dead Exhibition Chicago Food Truck Festival West Town Art Walk
Beatles Vs. Stones Showdown
September
Northwest Celtic Fest
69th Annual Powwow International Houby Fest Lincoln Park Wine Festival Scream Scene
November
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Dutch Festival Beer in the RandolphCommunitySt.OaktoberfestWoodsAlphonsusOktoberfestPowwowStreetMarket
Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest
Lakeview East Octoberfest
57th Annual Craft Fair
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Open House Chicago Day of the Dead Xicágo Haunted Halloween Ball Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade
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Santa Hustle 5K Chicago Holiday Toy and Game Fair
Black Harvest Film Festival
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Stars, Stories, & S'mores
49th Annual Historic Pullman House Tour
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Opening Night Block
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The Museum’s 36th annual Day of the Dead exhibition remembers in particular individuals from Mexico and the U.S. who have died from COVID-19 and other tragedies in the last year. Opening reception 6 p.m. Sept. 23; Love Never Dies Ball 6 p.m. Nov. 5 with live music by DJs, food, adult beverages, creative cock tail attire encouraged, $125 in advance, $150 at door. The annual act of grieving has long been an essential aspect of the yearly celebration of life, as it offers a restorative way to acknowledge and accept the inevitable. Folk art, fine art and photography from both sides of the U.S./Mexico border express a sense of con tinuity and culture during this season of remembering. Please visit www.national museumofmexicanart.org for more details on all of the virtual presentations and in-person activities. Admission to the museum is always FREE.
Create a stir on the Harris Theater rooftop with Chef Rick Bayless, tacos and tequila on the Har ris Theater rooftop 7-10 p.m. on Thursday, and Hamburger Hop with Chef Stephanie Izard 6-9 p.m. on Friday; Late Night Gourmet Friday 9 p.m.-midnight at TAO Chicago, 632 N. Dear born St.; “Grand Cru” with the world’s finest wines, 2-5 or 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, and “Prost! In the Park” at 1-4 p.m. Sunday –German classics, cold beer and cocktails – hosted by Chef Sarah Grueneberg. Starting at $60, but some sessions sold out at www.chicagogourmet.org
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September 22-October 6 Reeling Film Festival
September 22-25 Chicago Gourmet
Virtual screenings hosted on Eventbrite September 30-October 6. Among this year’s films is “Bros,” the first romantic comedy from a major studio (Universal) about two gay men – maybe, possibly – stumbling into love, starring Billy Eichner and an all-LGBTQ+ principal cast, also, "Chicago Stores" presented by Brave Space Alliance. reelingfilmfest.org
Reeling Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is the second-oldest running festival of its kind. Reeling celebrates its 40th year with in-person screenings at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave. (opening night only); Landmark Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N. Clark St. (9/23-29) and Chicago Filmmakers, 1326 W. Hollywood Ave., (9/30-10/2).
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National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St. Tues-Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sundays and major holidays.
DayoftheDeadExhibition
September 23-December 11 Day of the Dead Exhibition
September 23, 30/October 7
September 24 Dutch Festival
September 23-25
Community Powwow
St. OktoberfestAlphonsus
Celebrate the tribal diversity of Chicago’s Native American culture while recogniz ing National Public Lands Day. Enjoy Na
September 24 - 25 Randolph Street Market
LaBagh Woods, 5275 N. Cicero Ave. 2-6 p.m.
Randolph Street Market
for others at www.eventbrite.com Sponsored by Friends of the For est Preserves, event proceeds go to improve the Forest Preserves of Cook County, fotfp.org
Randolph Street Market, 1341 W. Randolph St. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. This European style antique market has a mix of some of the most unusual and stylishly crafted mix of vintage and modern decorative objects, housewares, fashion for men/women/children, art, hostess gifts and more from 125 ven dors. Come visit to find some unique gifts for friends and family, or maybe even yourself. General admission is $10 and is valid for both days.
1429 W. Wellington Ave. Lincoln/Welling ton/Southport Fri 5-10 p.m., Sat Noon-10 p.m., Sun Noon-7 p.m. Savor the three B’s of Bavarian cuisine: Beer, Brats and Betzeln (German for pretzels) with recipes passed down by German immigrants who founded the church 140 years ago. Oktoberfest Chi cago returns for its 20th year of seasonal revelry. Outdoor festival features lively polka music from The Bratwurst Broth ers, Sgt. Sauerkraut’s Polka Band, and the Polkaholics along with Chicago festi val bands like Rod Tuffcurls, Stache and 16 Candles. Craft Beer Tasting Nights ($40) will be Friday 6-9 p.m., and Satur day 4-7 p.m. inside the church’s historic basement beer hall. On Sunday, fest-go ers will gather to watch the big game on a giant screen in the church parking lot. Regular admission $10 Fri & Sat, FREE to those with U.S. military ID and one chicagochicagoevents.com/events/oktoberfest-guest.
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Fridays at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
September 24
Enjoy tastings from 35+ local brewer ies and cideries (Alarmist, Dovetail, Eris Brewery and Cider House, Hopewell Brewing, Horsethief Hollow, Lake Effect, Maplewood Brewery and Distillery, Old Irving Brewing, Orkenoy, Whiner Beer and more), guided walks in the Forest Preserves, nature-inspired crafts, live ani mals, music, food vendors, and so much more! Raffle prizes include beer merch, outdoor gear, tickets to local attractions. Tickets $15 for non-drinkers, up to $90
tive American foods and vendors; listen to local stories. Attendees are encour aged to wear orange to recognize “Every Child Matters,” and the history of resi dential schools that took children away from their tribes in the name of white assimilation. More information at fpdcc. com/event/community-powwow
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) hosts a rotating selection of food trucks from around the city to support the industry while simultaneously bringing diverse lunch options to the Loop.
Elim Christian Services east campus, 13020 S. Central Ave., Crestwood. 7:30 a.m.-4 Pannenkoekp.m.(pancake) breakfast ’til 10 a.m., with donations accepted. Farmers Market and Dutch Village vendors, Dutch cuisine like banket (pastries with almond filling), hutspot (beef and potatoes), or pizza, hamburgers, bratwurst, hot dogs, and more, at affordable prices. Dutch wooden shoe dancers, reptile shows, petting zoo, train rides, pony rides and children’s games. FREE admission, park ing and shuttle bus. Tickets for children’s games and food court can be purchased on-site or at elimcs.org/dutch-festival. Proceeds support Elim’s mission: equip ping children and adults with disabilities to thrive at Elim and beyond.
September 24
Busse Woods Picnic Groves 20-24, adja cent to the Busse Lake Boating Center. Noon- 4 p.m.
Along Chicago Avenue, between Milwaukee and Western avenues 5-8 p.m. Friday, noon-8 p.m. Saturday Annual event features local businesses, galleries, home and garden retailers, and self-guided public art walking tours. The West Town Art Walk celebrates art in all forms.
Chicago Food Truck Festival
September 23 & 24 West Town Art Walk
Beer in the Woods
September 23-24 Oaktoberfest Marion Street at North Boulevard, south of Lake Street, downtown Oak LocalParkfood, craft beer & wine, kids’ root beer garden Saturday. Live music features 21st century/ blue collar rock & roller Will Hoge; FREEBlackWaltzer;ham;er/songwriterguitarist/singNathanGraSophieSputnik,akaJackieVenson,TheOpryandRichRobbins.admission.oaktoberfest.net
September 30-October 2 Andersonville Arts Weekend
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Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri-Mon.
Midway Plaisance
Night of Openings 5-10 p.m. September 30; self-guided Art Walk with over 40 lo cal businesses and 100 artists participat ing across several genres of art, includ ing a 100 year 100 blocks | Connecting Communities new partnership with Hyde Park; Wine Walk, 3-6 p.m. October 2, tickets $45+ at andersonville.org/artsweekend
at Ellis and South Woodlawn, and other venues in Hyde Park. Sat. 3-10:30 p.m., Sun. 2-6 p.m. Headliners include Maggie Brown, Chicago Soul Collective and Dee Alex ander, Victor Garcia Sextet, Douglas R. Ewart & Black Bamboo Fire, DJ Sadie Woods, Etienne Charles & Creole Soul, Billy Branch & the Sons of the Blues, Ernest Dawkins Quartet & Special Guest, and more. The festival is a collaborative platform that supports the development of jazz, particularly on the South Side. In February, it won a $50,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant focused on jobs for students of color who want to learn to produce cultural events, on monthly stipends for three artists, and for a project director for Back Alley Jazz in South Shore. $10 donation, hydepark jazzfestival.org
September 30 - October 30 Lincoln Park zoo Fall Fest
Hyde Park Jazz Festival
Pumpkin Walk with Professional carv ers 10-1 Fri-Sat; Harvest Maze; Tues and Wed, author/podcaster and host of Mysterious Chicago Tours Adam Selt zer leads spine-tingling walkabouts that dig into the zoo’s cemetery roots and locations from throughout its allegedly haunted history, 7 & 9 p.m. for age 16+, $35 at lpzoo.org/event/haunted-history/ October 2 Drag Storytime 1-3 p.m.. October 22 Spooky Zoo, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hosted annually by Lincoln Park Zoo’s Auxiliary Board in conjunction with Fall Fest, Spooky Zoo offers a free and safe alternative to trick-or-treating in Chicago. This event attracts more than 25,000 children and families to the zoo each year — the majority of whom are from underserved communities — making it one of Chicago’s largest public-service initiatives.
September 30
September 24-25
Beatles vs. Stones Showdown
Two world renowned tribute bands battle it out in alternate sets as part of national tour. Representing the Fab Four is Abbey Road, vs. Satisfaction, The International Rolling Stones Show. Tickets $32; se niors and students $30 at prairiecenter. org or box office, 847.895.3600 10 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays.
October 27 Howl-o-ween, Adults’ Night Out at Lincoln Park Zoo, 6:3010 p.m. Too old for trick-or-treating but looking for spooky shenani gans of your own? After-hours at the zoo, enjoy unique ani mal chats, a live DJ, costume contest, foosball, giant Jenga and Connect Four, and free carousel rides. $15-$25. 18+ A Chicago landmark founded in 1868, Lincoln Park Zoo is a leader in local and global conservation, animal care and welfare, learning and sci ence. The not-for-profit zoo is privately managed, membersupported, FREE and open 365 days a year. lpzoo.org
October 1
NOW Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Live Irish and Scottish music, clan repre sentatives, Celtic marketplace, children’s activities, food, dancing, and more. Non-perishable donations for local food pantries are welcome. FREE entry and parking. hoffmanestates.org
Northwest Celtic Fest
October 1 & 2 Lakeview OctoberfestEast
"Prosted" and hosted at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 708 W. Belmont Ave. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
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Tapping of the keg, raffle entries, live entertainment and bingo, with chances to win incredible prizes. Proceeds benefit Lakeview East Community Partnership and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. General admission $10, VIP tasting, $30 at east-oktoberfestchicagoevents.com/events/lakeview-
Lincoln ParkZooFallFest
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. 7:30 p.m.
October 1 & 2
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October 2
Tickets $25 adults at the door, $20 ad vance and age 65+. To order online, callpullmanhousetour2022.eventbrite.comvisitor773.785.8901. Powwow
Scream Scene
Fall Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair
57th Annual Craft Fair
A p lp e F e s t 69thAnnual
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, 9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs, IL 9 a.m.-3 Featuringp.m.items sold by artists inspired by nature at a Cook County Forest Pre serve site. More info at 708.839.6897 FREE.littleredschoolhouse@cookcountyil.govor
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Pullman residents open their 140-yearold landmark homes, from 14-foot-wide workers’ cottages to executive mansions. The planned model industrial town was built in the early 1880s for workers at the Pullman Palace Car Company. A Na tional Historic Landmark since the 1970s, Pullman was made a unit of the National Park system by President Obama in 2015 because of its labor history. (StreetWise Aug 29-Sept. 5, 2022 Vol. 35, No. 35)
Lincoln Park Wine Festival
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Apple Fest
Farmers from Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin sell apple pie, apple butter, apple cider, candy apples, apple pie, hot apple cider, or even a whole bushel of apples – along with cozy accessories, gift items, jewelry and more. You can also visit two stages, curated by the Old Town School of Folk Music. Sponsored by the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce. lincolnsquare.org/applefest. Make sure to stop by the GiveAShir*t booth and say hi and pick up a shirt or two, with 100% of the proceeds benefit ing StreetWise!
69th Annual Powwow
October 8 & 9
Saturday and Sunday, on Lincoln Avenue from Roscoe to School streets.
In the L strip at Austin Boulevard & Cermak, Town of Cicero Fri, 5-10:30 p.m., Sat & Sun, Noon-10:30 p.m. Parade at noon Sunday at Cermak & 58th “Houby”Avenue.isthe Czech-Slovak word for mushroom, a treasured ingredient in this eastern European cuisine. Since 1968, the Houby Festival has celebrated the fall harvest and Czech-Slovak tradition in the Berwyn-Cicero area. Experience food vendors, carnival, arts & crafts, music, sidewalk sale, Houby Queen Pageant, and more. FREE admission, FREE park ing. Cicerofestivals.com
Schiller Woods East, West Irving Park Road, west of North Cumberland Avenue American Indian Center of Chicago traditional event features native food, art, vendors, activities and more. Dance com petition will offer more than $40,000 in prizes across the Native American spec trum: fancy dancing, grass dancing, jingle dancing, traditional Northern and South ern styles. Rain or shine. Tickets $15, $10 seniors/children age 5-17/military, $35 weekend pass at aicchicago.org
Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive
October 2
Shop from over 60 juried artists and artisans. Also enjoy live music, food and beverage vendors. and-craft-fair/com/event/2022-fall-lincoln-roscoe-art-amdurproductions.FREEAdmission.
October 7-9
AIDS RUN/WALK CHICAGO
including care of Jonquil Park. events/lincolnparkwinefestivalchicagoevents.com/
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
More than 2,500 people of all ages, races and backgrounds come together annually in benefit for AIDS Foundation of Chica go. walk-chicago.chicagoevents.com/events/aids-run-
Jonquil Park, 1001 W. Wrightwood Ave. Fri 5-10 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
International Houby Fest
Open-air market with wine and food pavilions and ticketed tast ings where scores of varietals will be showcased. Admission $45 in advance, $55 at the door if avail able. Proceeds benefit Wrightwood Neighbors Conservation Program,
At Skokie water playground, abandoned for the season, at 4701 Oakton St., NewSkokie.each season, but this year, featur ing chainsaw maniacs and insane clown maze, Scream Scene has been terrifying visitors since 1997. Not recommended for those under 10. Lights-on version 3-5 p.m. October 29-$3 admission. Regular hours 7-10 p.m. October 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 28; 7-11 p.m. October 22 and 29; 7-9 p.m. October 23, 30 and 31. Tickets $13$20 at screamscene.org
49th Annual Historic Pullman House Tour
Historic Pullman Exhibit Hall, 11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m
Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 N. Ravenswood Ave. Chip-timed 7 p.m., Fun walk/run 7:15 p.m. Traverse the sprawling 350-acre Victo rian-era cemetery that opened in 1864, home to more than 10 Chicago mayors, Oscar Meyer, John G. Shedd, Cubs announcer Jack Brickhouse, legendary adman Leo Burnett, Sears founder Julius Rosenwald and scores of Civil War vets. Look for more lit statues and a post run/ walk party. New this year is a nonbinary gender category across all age 5kchicagoevents.com/events/rosehill-crypt-groups.
Attendees will receive goody bags at the end of the route, which will include an exhibit area where performance groups can provide information regarding their programs. FREE to the public.
October 12 CHI Film Festival
Night of Jack-o-Lanterns1,000
October 9
Opening Night Block Party
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe 6:30 - 10:30 p.m., last entry 10 p.m. More than 1,000 hand-carved, real pumpkins – some as large as 150 pounds – will light up the night at the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Images will include favorite Halloween characters, ce lebrities, and nods to Chicago. The paved path will be filled with costumed enter tainers and live carving demos, seasonal fare, and drinks for purchase. Tickets $18 adults, $13 children; $10 parking fee in advance online at chicagobotanic.org
Bank of Americ a Chicago Marathon
The Arts in the Dark Halloweek Parade is produced by LUMA8 and the City of Chicago as the grand finale of Chicago Halloweek 2022. Spon sored by Barry Callebaut, the parade runs 6-8 p.m. tober 29 on State Street, between Lake and Van Buren Streets. En trants include After School Matters, the Art Institute of Chicago
Meet Mexico’s finest folk artists, watch live demonstrations, and get an early start on holiday shopping. Artists come from all corners of Mexico and each artist brings unique techniques and works of art: ceramic Day of the Dead figures, wood carving, amate paintings, foot pedal loom weaving, back strap loom weaving and Talavera pottery. FREE.
Starting and ending in Grant Park on Columbus Drive
October 14-23
October 12-16, 19-23
October 22 Rosehill Cemetery
Crypt 5K Run/Walk
Over 150 floats, musicians and marchers participate in the annual Columbus Day Parade, which has become a day-long celebration of Italian heritage and pride. The festivities, hosted by the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans, will begin with a 9 a.m. mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii at 1224 W. Lexington.
The independent 501(c)(3) LUMA8 and the City of Chicago produce the Upside Down Halloween Parade as the grand opening of Chicago Halloweek 2022. The parade runs from noon to 3 p.m. October 22 in Washington Park, on Russell Drive (parallel to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive) north of 60th Street. Families are invited to wear costumes and walk through the route together.
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State St. from Wacker to Van Buren St. Step off at 12:30 p.m.
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Chicago’s 70th annual Columbus Day Parade
Bank of ChicagoAmericaMarathon
Festival del Arte Popular
Chicago Halloweek
National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
October 22-29
Music Box Theater, 3733 N. Southport, and surrounding on Southport, from Waveland to Grace 5-10 p.m. chicagoevents.com/events/chi-film-fest/ Industry Days at the 58th Chicago Inter national Film Festival will run October 1316 downtown. This year, expect mostly in-person meetings and discussions, with some limited online meeting opportuni ties. The event will include master classes with veteran filmmakers and creators, case studies on production, financing, and distribution, and Decision-Maker Roundtables where registrants can meet up close with top executives from major entertainment companies.
The Bank of Chicago Marathon is one of six World Marathon Majors and the fourth largest by number of finishers. Known for its flat and fast course, Chi cago's 26-mile-and-385-yard race has produced four world records and several national records. It is also known for the enthusiastic cheering sections provided by its expected 1.7 million spectators as runners speed through 29 Chicago neighborhoods, from Old Town to Boys town, Chinatown to Greektown, Pilsen, Bronzeville and more. Would-be racers can still apply for charity teams. Volun teers are also needed for the accompa nying Abbott Health and Fitness Expo Thurs. Oct. 6 through Saturday, Oct. 8; the Abbott 5K on Saturday and for race day itself: start corrals, information team, course marshal and Post-Race Party beer/ID check opportunities. chicagoma rathon.com
Allegedly haunted by the ghosts of every
Parade runs on Halsted from Belmont to Brompton, with awards show and afterparty at Halsted and Roscoe. Step off at 6 p.m. $4,000 in prizes awarded to first place and runners-up in a total of five catego ries: scary, creative, youth under 13, couples and group of 3+ ($1,000 prize). Pre-party and costume contest registra tion starts at 2 p.m. and lasts until the parade starts at 6p.m. FREE.
October 1 – 31
Chicago Architecture Center hosts this free public festival that offers self-guided history and architecture trails throughout Chicago, talks and programming, and behind-the-scenes access to architectur ally, historically and culturally significant sites across the city. openhousechicago. org
Haunted Halloween Ball
(in-person visits Oct. 15-16)
Watch diverse short films for people age 2-25 that you won’t find on commercial streaming. Enjoy inperson and virtual CICFF 39th an niversary special events and Q&As. The oldest children’s film festival in the U.S. and the largest in the world, CICFF screens on average 250 films from 50 nations, making it a global hub for filmmakers. facets.org/cicff
The 28th annual event showcases films that celebrate, explore, and share the Black, African American and African Diaspora experience. In-person events are November 4-20 and virtual events November 21-27. Festival passes go on sale October 4, and full lineup of feature films, short film programs, special events, filmmakers and artists in attendance will be announced in mid-October at siskel filmcenter.org/blackharvest
Enjoy a beautiful run through the city’s most scenic spots. Then, celebrate your victory with fellow chocolatiers at the post-race party. Stuff your face with decadent fondue, and pose for photos with race mascots Marsha and Mello. You can register for the event at hotchoc olate15k.com
Congress Plaza Hotel, 520 S. Michigan Ave. 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
at Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St.
October 31
October 29 Day of the Dead Xicágo
November 4-20
November 4-5
Stars, Stories & S'mores
November 5 Hot 5K/10K/15KChocolate
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, S. Western Ave. & W. 87th Fri 5:30-8 p.m. 312.415-2970. Storytelling, astronomy and onLaBaghmore.Woods,Ciceronorth of Foster. Sat 5-8 p.m. 773.857.8899 Experience.Nature@cook countyil.gov
November 4-27 Black Harvest Film Festival
Haunted HalloweenHalstedParade
National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St. 12-8 p.m.
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headquarters there, to a vagabond named Peg Leg Johnny, and a female who kicks the foot of the bed in Room 441, the hotel hosts an annual costume party that combines elements of a VIP nightclub, an exclusive hotel gala and the terror and chills of a haunted house. Multiple DJs will make their way to the turntables, delivering the right tunes for the season's ultimate monster mash. Admission starts at $20, 21+ at haunted halloweenball.com
Join in celebrating Día de Muertos by transforming the Museum and its sur rounding area into a beautiful space to remember loved ones. On this special day, guests will see ofrendas created by community members, watch live musical and folkloric dance performances, create art activities, and enjoy Pan de Muerto. Visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart. org after September 26 to reserve an ofrenda space during Day of the Dead Xicágo. FREE.
Grant Park, 301 S. Columbus Drive 7 a.m.
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November 4 - 5
TBA Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
Heritage Day
Credit Union 1 Arena, 525 S. Racine Ave. Fri. 6 - 10 p.m., Sat. 1 - 5 p.m. ImBIBE entry one hour earlier. The 20th annual FoBAB features the rarest, most innovative brews from all over the world. All beer, cider, mead, and perry (made from fermented pears) featured at FoBAB has been aged in wooden barrels at some point. Brewer ies also compete for top honors in the National Barrel-Aged Beer Competition. General admission with three tasting sessions starts at $85. www.fobab.com
floors of Plumbers Hall. Tickets $10+ at eventbrite.com
Christkindlmarket
November 12 - 13
Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri.Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; special hours Nov. 24 & Dec. 24 (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) at Wrigleyville, Gallagher Way, 3635 N. Clark St. Mon-Thurs 3-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thanksgiving (Nov. 24) Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Dec. 26-29, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, Thurs 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri & Sat, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thanksgiving (Nov. 24) & Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon., Dec. 19Wed., Dec. 21 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Inspired by the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, which began in 1545, the Christkindlmarket Chicago brings a cherished German and European tradition with international flair and local charm to Chicago. Unique shopping offers diverse holiday entertainment and original food and beverages like the imported mulled wine (Glühwein). Admission is always FREE. christkindlmarket.com
November 19
teers. The exhibit is included with entry to the museum. around-the-worldexplore/whats-here/exhibits/christmas-www.msichicago.org/
Visit this Cook County Forest Preserve site to learn about the cultural history of the Calumet region and people’s interac tion with the land through demonstra tions, living history and guided walks. FREE. More info at center@cookcountygovernment.ilsandridge.natureor 708 868.0606.
November 19
The red brick church and its bell tower have just
Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Ave., South Holland, IL 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The PFFA is the most extensive annual showcase of Polish cinema outside of Poland and the largest Polish cultural event outside Poland. The opening night gala reception with Polish film stars and the closing night gala and award ceremony will both be at the AMC New City, 1500 N. Clybourn Ave., with other screenings at the AMC Rosemont and AMC Village Crossing 18 in Skokie. Visit pffamerica.com or call 773.486.9612 for more information.
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Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily Find your family’s traditions among the holiday trees from 50 diverse nations, decorated by 3,500 community volun
Taste of Norway
Minnekirken, 2614 N. Kedzie. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Norwegians traditionally serve seven kinds of cookies during the holiday season, so the Norwegian Lutheran MemorialChurch – the Red Church on Logan Square – helps out with a cookie sale and rice porridge on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Purchase your choice of Berlinerkranser, Brune pinner, Finske pinner, Krumkaker, Serinakaker, Pepperkaker, Peppernotter, Sandnotter, Sirupsnipper, and spritz cookies. One of two churches in the U.S. that still uses the Norwegian language, Min nekirken also holds weekly services. Modeled after the Bragernes Church in Drammen, Norway, the edifice dates to 1912, when Chicago had the world’s third largest Norwe gian popula tion, after Oslo and Bergen.
November 5-20 34th annual Polish Film Festival in America (PFFA)
On Michigan Avenue from Oak Street to the Chicago River.
November 24
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Enjoy the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in the morning, before you head home and dive into dinner. Each year, the parade features countless dance acts, giant balloons, floats, equestrian units, marching bands, live music and special guests. Volunteers are still needed as balloon handlers, banner carriers, block marshals, gift bag stuffers – and poo crew. Applications due by October 15 at com/2022-volunteer-positionswww.chicagothanksgivingparade.
Shop for accessories, apparel, jewelry, kids' items and more, some BIPOCmade, from hundreds of local and nation al small businesses, discover rarities and remixes from local DJs, eat from excep tional food trucks and end the day with a cocktail. Free admission.
December 17 - 18
Turkey Trot
Holiday Market features exquisite hand made keepsakes from Mexico: Christ mas ornaments, Nativity scenes, T-shirts and jewelry, and more. FREE.
December 10-11
More than 100 vendors sell vintage and modern housewares, fashion for all, hostess gifts, food and adult beverages in what Travel & Leisure and Architectural Digest have named a top U.S. market Tickets $10+ at eventbrite.com
Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive Race starts: 9 a.m.
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse lead the largest nighttime parade in the USA, with fabulous floats, giant helium bal loons, marching bands, celebrities, musi cal performances, Santa Claus, fireworks and more – illuminated by one million lights on The Avenue’s 200+ trees.
National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
November 25-27
Randolph Street Holiday Market
December 17 -18 Renegade Craft Fair
Lincoln Park, on Cannon Drive just north of Fullerton Ave.
Morgan Manufacturing, 401 North Morgan. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Look out Chicago, because the Toy and Game fair is finally back in person, and has a brand new look, just in time for the fair’s 20th anniversary! Visit the new venue to experience North America's largest toy & game fair as it opens to the public once more with experiential and immersive events, interactive exhibits and activities for all ages, even featuring a beer and board game garden for the adults. Visit www.chitag.com/2022-fair for more information and tickets.
Holiday Chicago Toy and Game Fair
On State St. from Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph Street. 8 - 11 a.m.
Gather your flock for this Thanksgiving Day tradition. Join fellow runners, joggers and walkers in a 5K, 8K and Plymouth Rock Ramble, while supporting the Greater Chicago Food Depository to ensure no Chicagoan will go hungry this holiday season. Race welcomes all ages and paces. Pre- and post-race activities include Corn Hole, Football Toss, Turkey Bowling, warm apple cider, and more.
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Thanksgiving Parade
November 19 preview night at 4 p.m. with tree lighting at the Wrigley Building, 410 N. Michigan Ave., featuring Deborah Cox and the Chicago Carolers. www.themagnificentmile.com/lightsfestival
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
December December 3 Santa Hustle 5K
Register (fee up to $50) at turkeytrotchi cago. com
Race starts at 9 a.m.
November 24
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 E. River Rd., Rosemont Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
1341 W. Randolph St. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Kid’s Dash start: 8:30 a.m. This event is made for Christmas lovers. Dress up as Santa in your favorite holiday gear and run the 5K! Celebrate with holi day music, candy and cookies after the race. Register at https://santahustle.com/ chicago/register. Registration fee of up to $55 prior to race day.
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