Ravenswood ArtWalk. (Courtesy of the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce)
1. Explore
Connect with makers of all kinds at a pair of North Side festivals. Artisans, manufacturers and brewers are on display at the Ravenswood ArtWalk, where you’ll find pop-up performances, a 60-second film festival, an arts market and a beer garden. The Edgewater Arts Festival delivers more than 50 artists, 10 bands and family-friendly activities; purchase art and watch demonstrations.
Details for the Ravenswood ArtWalk: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday along Ravenswood Avenue from Lawrence Avenue to Irving Park Road. $5-10 suggested donation / MAP
Details for the Edgewater Arts Festival: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday along Granville Avenue from Broadway to Kenmore Avenue. / MAP
Looking for more events? Riot Fest, the Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest, West Loop Bavarian Block Party and Celebración de los Árboles are just a handful of the weekend’s events. Check out those and more in our 2023 Chicago Festival Guide.
2. Say ‘Prost!’
Get into the fall spirit at Lincoln Park Zoo’s Oktoberfest, a 21+ event featuring a polka band, beer, wine, pretzels, brats, lawn games and more. Don’t drink? Oksoberfest delivers all the adults-only zoo fun with non-alcoholic beer and craft mocktails on hand.
Details for Oktoberfest: 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday at Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St. $25-35 / MAP
Details for Oksoberfest: 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St. $25 / MAP
3. Clap
Celebrate Mexico’s diverse cultural traditions at the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade. This year’s theme — “Tu Mexico, Tu Chicago” — is meant to emphasize each state in Mexico with brightly colored floats, mariachi bands and folkloric dancing.
Details: Parade kicks off at noon Saturday at the Little Village Arch (26th Street and Albany Avenue) before proceeding west along 26th Street to Kostner Avenue. Free / MAP
Mexican Independence Day Parade. (Courtesy of Little Village Chamber of Commerce)
4. Listen
The Englewood Jazz Festival is celebrating its 24th anniversary with three days of live music from homegrown and emerging performers. Featured artists include pianist Alexis Lombre (performing a world premiere), vibraphonist Joel Ross and saxophonist Isaiah Collier.
Details: 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St. Free / MAP
5. Play
Bounce houses, balloon sculpting and a petting zoo are just some of the attractions at Rosemont’s annual Family Fall Fest. An afternoon of activities also includes live music, face painting and pumpkin painting.
Details: 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place in Rosemont. Free / MAP
Family Fall Fest. (Courtesy of the Village of Rosemont)
Events listed are subject to change. We recommend double-checking times and locations before you head out the door. Want to share your upcoming events with us for consideration in a future roundup? Send us an email.
