October Events

OCTOBER

September 30-October 2: Andersonville Arts Weekend

Night of Openings 5-10 p.m. September 30; self-guided Art Walk with over 40 local businesses and 100 artists participating across several genres of art, including 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

September 30 - October 30: Lincoln Park zoo Fall Fest

Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri-Mon. Pumpkin Walk with Professional carvers 10-1 Fri-Sat; Harvest Maze; Tues and Wed, author/podcaster and host of Mysterious Chicago Tours Adam Seltzer 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.

October 27 Howl-o-ween, Adults’ Night Out at Lincoln Park Zoo, 6:30- 10 p.m. Too old for trick-or-treating but looking for spooky shenanigans of your own? After-hours at the zoo, enjoy unique animal 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 science. The not-for-profit zoo is privately managed, membersupported, FREE and open 365 days a year. lpzoo.org

October 1: Northwest Celtic Fest

NOW Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Live Irish and Scottish music, clan representatives, Celtic marketplace, children’s activities, food, dancing, and more. Non-perishable donations for local food pantries are welcome. FREE entry and parking. hoffmanestates.org

October 1 & 2: Lakeview East Octoberfest

"Prosted" and hosted at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 708 W. Belmont Ave. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 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 chicagoevents.com/events/lakevieweast-oktoberfest

October 1 & 2: Apple Fest

Lincoln Avenue, between Lawrence and Wilson. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 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 benefiting StreetWise!

October 1 & 2: Fall Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair

Saturday and Sunday, on Lincoln Avenue from Roscoe to School streets. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Shop from over 60 juried artists and artisans. Also enjoy live music, food and beverage vendors. amdurproductions. com/event/2022-fall-lincoln-roscoe-artand-craft-fair/ FREE Admission.

October 2: AIDS RUN/WALK CHICAGO

Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive More than 2,500 people of all ages, races and backgrounds come together annually in benefit for AIDS Foundation of Chicago. chicagoevents.com/events/aids-runwalk-chicago.

October 2: 57th Annual Craft Fair

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, 9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs, IL 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring items sold by artists inspired by nature at a Cook County Forest Preserve site. More info at 708.839.6897 or littleredschoolhouse@cookcountyil.gov FREE.

October 7-9: 69th Annual Powwow

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 competition will offer more than $40,000 in prizes across the Native American spectrum: fancy dancing, grass dancing, jingle dancing, traditional Northern and Southern styles. Rain or shine. Tickets $15, $10 seniors/children age 5-17/military, $35 weekend pass at aicchicago.org.

October 7-9: International Houby Fest

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 Avenue. “Houby” is the 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 parking. Cicerofestivals.com

October 7-9: Lincoln Park Wine Festival

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. Open-air market with wine and food pavilions and ticketed tastings where scores of varietals will be showcased. Admission $45 in advance, $55 at the door if available. Proceeds benefit Wrightwood Neighbors Conservation Program, including care of Jonquil Park. chicagoevents.com/ events/lincolnparkwinefestival

October 7-31: Scream Scene

At Skokie water playground, abandoned for the season, at 4701 Oakton St., Skokie. New each season, but this year, featuring 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

October 8 & 9: 49th Annual Historic Pullman House Tour

Historic Pullman Exhibit Hall, 11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 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 National 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) Tickets $25 adults at the door, $20 advance and age 65+. To order online, visit pullmanhousetour2022.eventbrite.com or call 773.785.8901.

October 9: Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Starting and ending in Grant Park on Columbus Drive 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, Chicago'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 Boystown, Chinatown to Greektown, Pilsen, Bronzeville and more. Would-be racers can still apply for charity teams. Volunteers are also needed for the accompanying 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. chicagomarathon.com

October 10: Chicago’s 70th annual Columbus Day Parade

State St. from Wacker to Van Buren St. Step off at 12:30 p.m. 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.

October 12: CHI Film Festival Opening Night Block Party

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 International Film Festival will run October 13- 16 downtown. This year, expect mostly in-person meetings and discussions, with some limited online meeting opportunities. 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.

October 12-16, 19-23: Night of 1,000 Jack-o-Lanterns

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, celebrities, and nods to Chicago. The paved path will be filled with costumed entertainers and live carving demos, seasonal fare, and drinks for purchase. Tickets $18 adults, $13 children; $10 parking fee in advance online at chicagobotanic.org

October 14-23: Festival del Arte Popular

National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 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, backstrap loom weaving and Talavera pottery. FREE.

October 22: Rosehill Cemetery Crypt 5K Run/Walk

Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 N. Ravenswood Ave. Chip-timed 7 p.m., Fun walk/run 7:15 p.m. Traverse the sprawling 350-acre Victorian-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 groups. chicagoevents.com/events/rosehill-crypt- 5k

October 22-29: Chicago Halloweek

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. 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.

The Arts in the Dark Halloweek Parade is produced by LUMA8 and the City of Chicago as the grand finale of Chicago Halloweek 2022. Sponsoredby Barry Callebaut, the parade runs 6-8 p.m. October 29 on State Street, between Lake and Van Buren Streets. Entrants include After School Matters, the Art Institute of Chicago and Lookingglass Theatre. Both the Upside- Down Parade and Arts in the Dark celebrate Halloween as the “artists’ holiday,” with cultural organizations and artists from all over the city. artsinthedark.com

October 1 – 31 (in-person visits Oct. 15-16): Open House Chicago

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 architecturally, historically and culturally significant sites across the city. openhousechicago. org

October 29: Day of the Dead Xicágo

National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St. 12-8 p.m. Join in celebrating Día de Muertos by transforming the Museum and its surrounding 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.

October 29: Haunted Halloween Ball

Congress Plaza Hotel, 520 S. Michigan Ave. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Allegedly haunted by the ghosts of everyone from Al Capone, who had a 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 hauntedhalloweenball.com.

October 31: Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade

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 categories: scary, creative, youth under 13, couples and group of 3+ ($1,000 prize). Pre-party and costume contest registration starts at 2 p.m. and lasts until the parade starts at 6p.m. FREE.