Things to Do GO FREE The best of the season’s freebies ACTIVATE


In Chicago, alleys are for more than just stray cats. At ACTIVATE, explore themed parties set in Loop alleyways, featuring art, DJs, performances, food and drinks.


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Venetian Night Parade Tiki boats, yachts and sailboats


decorated in glowing lights glide across the lakefront at dusk in this memorable parade. Settle into your lawn chairs and onto some cozy blankets for a fireworks show that will light up the sky over Navy Pier.  Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave (navypier.com /venetian-night). Sept 10 at 8pm.


Tuesdays on the Terrace Spend an evening on the Museum


of Contemporary Art’s garden terrace listening to live jazz and soaking up those sweet cityscape views. Bring a blanket to lay out on the lawn while you sip a drink, then grab food from the grill.  Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago Ave (312-397-3805, mcachicago .org/programs). Sept 13, 20, 27 5:30–8pm.


Time Out Chicago September–November 2016 Northalsted Halloween


Parade Furry pandas, zombies and giant schools of glowing jellyfish are just some of the peculiar costumes you’ll see in Boystown on Halloween. Witness the scary, the beautiful and the bizarre along the parade route.  3200 N Halsted St (northalsted.com /events). Oct 31 5–10pm.


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Christkindlmarket Wander through the aisles of


lovely wooden stalls packed with holiday goodies and crafts, like handmade cuckoo clocks, beer steins and nutcrackers. Don’t forget to stop to sip a warm mug of mulled wine. Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St (312-494- 2175, christkindlmarket.com). Nov 18–Dec 24 Sun–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm.


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