Best Local: Fall Festivities

Embrace the season with various fall-themed Chicago and Suburb events!

Leaves are changing color, the weather is getting cooler, and fall is in full swing in the city and suburbs! Visit any of these events for a taste of fall before the season changes.

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Stop by the Chicago Cultural Mile for the 1st Halloween Gathering! Institutions like The Field Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Colombia College Chicago will gather for an all-day festival and nighttime party to celebrate Halloween as an “artists” holiday. The festival will include performances, mask-making workshops, interactive activities and many more. Only a 7 minute L ride on the green line from the 73 East Lake location.

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Get in the Halloween spirit with the 7th Annual Halloween Spooktacular on Clark St. in Lincoln Park! On Saturday, Oct. 24, businesses from Armitage to Diversey and Orchard to Lakeview will be opening their doors to trick or treaters. Along with trick or treaters, jugglers, magicians and stilt walkers will be walking the route. Also, don’t miss the costume contest on 2558 N. Clark Street! Only a minute wall from The Belden Stratford.

Enjoy a beautiful display of fall foliage at the Chicago Botanic Gardens Hallowfest! The event includes a spooky forest, fortunetelling, face painting, and a train ride. Boogie at the spooky dance party and make sure to pick up your free pumpkin and plant from the Greenhouse Gallery. Tickets are available online or at the event, only a 9 minute drive from the ALOFT at Glen Towers location in Glenview.

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Courtesy of the Daily Herald

 Visit Sonny Acres Farm in West Chicago for traditional pumpkin patches, hay rides and many more! Attractions include a hounted barn, petting zoo, spooky shed and hayride. The farm also includes a carnival and haunted night wagon ride. Only an 8 minute drive from the AMLI St. Charles location.