Lakeview Taco Fest Delicious tacos, fall beers
and, of course, the wrestling luchadores are back for this tortilla-focused festival. Sept 17, 18
West Loop Art Fest More than 150 artists and
craftspeople set up shop in the West Loop to sell paintings, photographs, ceramics, jewelry and sculptures among food vendors and live music. Sept 17, 18
REELING: The Chicago LGBTQ + International
The second-oldest LGBTQ film fete is back with everything from award-winning documentaries to experimental shorts from around the world. Sept 22–29
Chicago Gourmet Chicago Gourmet comes back
with a new theme, “Food Is Art!”, with host Rick Bayless. Try tons of bites from some of Chicago’s best restaurants, and head to the new late-night event, the Tao of Tacos. Sept 23–25
This art fair showcases the
best indie crafts and designs out there. Browse everything from unique ceramics to handmade beauty products. Sept 10, 11
St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest
There are more brats, beers and bands than you can handle at this event, which celebrates German heritage all weekend long. Sept 23–25
Hamilton If you’re one of the few with
tickets to this revolutionary musical, consider yourself lucky. Prepare for the production to be the talk of Chicago for many months as well. Opens Sept 27
West Town Art Walk Snack and stroll through this
gathering of art, fashion, beer
tastings, food trucks, live music and after-parties at local bars. Sept 30, Oct 1
Logan Square
More than 50 beers, including some special collaboration brews, are available at this beer- tasting event. Look forward to giveaways and free beer mugs, too. Oct 1
“Moholy-Nagy:
Explore a retrospective of the forward-thinking and abstract multimedia works by this one- time Chicago resident. Oct 2–Jan 3
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Chance the Rapper’s Magnificent Coloring Day
The Chicago MC headlines one stellar day of music at U.S. Cellular Field, with guestslikeSkrillex, John Legend and Alicia Keys. Sept 24
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Sept 24
YOUR CHICAGO CHECKLIST
Don’t miss a beat with the best events of fall
Chicago Marathon Watch first-time runners and
elite athletes run side by side at one of the world’s most epic races. Oct 9
Wine Riot This reinvented vino tasting
gives guests a hall pass to try hundreds of new wines. Forget high-brow formality; expect DJs and a photo booth. Oct 14, 15
Riot Fest Douglas Park hosts the
annual punk-rock fest, featuring the Misfits, Morrissey, the Flaming Lips and more. Sept 16–18
Chicago Humanities
Festival This series brings the best thinkers to the city, including Trevor Noah, Gloria Steinem and Thomas Friedman. Oct 29–Nov 12
Mac & Cheese Fest This deliciously gooey
celebration of cheese returns for a second time to deliver the best combos of noodles and cheddar. Nov 5
Northalsted
Check out some of the most outlandish costumes at this wildly entertaining parade, celebrating its 20th anniversary. Oct 31
Fall Wine Stroll
Follow mapped wine routes and explore the neighborhood while sampling vino paired with tasty hors d’oeuvres. Nov 3
Christkindlmarket The cherished holiday markets
of Europe come to Daley Plaza with charming wooden stalls filled with ornaments, sweets, mulled wine and pretzels. Nov 18–Dec 24
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