Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2017.

Fall is officially here! Enjoy the colorful season in our neighborhood and make sure to take a look at our weekend guide for the best happenings in Lincoln Park!

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Lincoln Park Culture

Chicago Architecture Foundation – Open House Chicago
This 48 hour long, free public festival offers behind-the-scenes access to more than 200 buildings across Chicago. Go on and explore some of Lincoln Park’s finest architecture gems:

2650 North Lakeview
2650 N. Lakeview
Saturday, October 14
9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Sunday, October 15
9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Birch Road Cellar & Social Club
Secret address, RSVP only
Saturday, October 14
9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Sunday, October 15
9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Brewster Brewing
2800 N. Pine
Saturday, October 14
9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Sunday, October 15
9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Church of Our Savior Episcopal
530 W. Fullerton
Saturday, October 14
9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Sunday, October 15
12.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Elks National Memorial
2750 N. Lakeview
Saturday, October 14
10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Sunday, October 15
10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
2520 N. Lakeview
Saturday, October 14
10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Sunday, October 15
12.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Second Church of Christ, Scientist
2700 N. Pine Grove
Saturday, October 14
9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Sunday, October 15
1.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.

St. Clement Roman Catholic Church
642 W. Deming
Saturday, October 14
9.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
Sunday, October 15
1.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Take a break from sightseeing and try one of our amazing brunch spots, check out our Lincoln Park Brunch Guide for suggestions!

Pop- up Market Series @ Read It & Eat

Just because farmer’s markets are starting to wind down this season doesn’t mean your local artisans are ready to! Read It & Eat and The Hatchery are excited to announce the Read It & Eat Vendor Pop-Up Series. Feel free to head on over to browse, sample and stock up on holiday gifts from a variety of local vendors.

Saturday, October 14
12.00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Read It & Eat
2142 N. Halsted

Adults Night Out @ Lincoln Park Zoo
Explore Lincoln Park Zoo without crowds, strolling among exhibits with a beer or glass of wine in hand! Guests will enjoy unique animal chats, educational entertainment, and cash bars throughout the zoo at this after-hours event.

Thursday, October 12
6.30 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N. Clark
Tickets $15, $20 at the door.

Gus Museum @ Gus Giordano Dance School
View stunning black & white photos of Gus Giordano throughout the building as Gus Giordano Dance School will be transformed into a Gus Museum with his memorabilia and artwork from Gallery 1415. Live jazz music, wine, cheese, and treats!

Saturday, October 14
1.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Gus Giordano Dance School
5230 N. Clark

Lincoln Park Kids

Sing Along with Mr. Singer @ Lincoln Park Zoo
Join Mr. Singer for a free family singalong with friends ages 6 or younger. Mr. Singer performs his original songs amongst some of everyone’s favorites singalongs and takes requests!

Wednesdays & Fridays 9.15 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.
Main Barn @ Lincoln Park Zoo’s Farm-in-the-Zoo
1911 N. Stockton

Fall Fest @ Lincoln Park Zoo
Reap some harvest fun in the heart of the city with Lincoln Park Zoo’s 3rd annual Fall Fest! This family-friendly celebration features a Ferris wheel, corn maze, hay mountain, inflatable obstacle course, animal chats, musical entertainment and more!

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Through October 29
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N. Clark

Mother Goose’s Garden @ Emerald City Theatre
One, two, buckle your shoe, and take a gander at Mother Goose’s magical garden! Enjoy a playful and interactive event in Emerald City’s Little Theatre, a welcoming and safe space for kids and their grown ups.

Through December 31
Emerald City’s Little Theatre
2933 N. Southport
Showtimes and tickets, here.  

Spanish Through Nature @ Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Try this experiential and interactive class for children ages 1- 4. Kids will read books, sing songs and meet a different live animal each week.

Fridays 9:30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon
Drop in $20

Get Moving in Lincoln Park

Dine Then Bowl @ Kings Bowl
Combine bowling with Saturday night dinner at Kings. Call ahead to make a dinner reservation in the Kings Lounge! If everyone in the party has an entree, your name gets moved to the top of the bowling wait list after dinner. Offer valid Saturdays only.

Thursday 3.00 p.m. – 12.00 a.m.
Friday & Saturday 11.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Sunday 11.00 a.m. – 11.00 p.m.
Kings Bowl @ NEWCITY
1500 N. Clybourn

Indoor Skydiving @ iFLY
If you ever wondered what is it like to fly but never wished to jump off an airplane, iFLY offers just that. For incredible memories with zero gravity book a session now.

Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
iFLY
800 W. Scott St

Play Lazer Tag @ WhirlyBall
Can’t decide what game to play this weekend? Head to WhirlyBall  and play them all, enjoy dinner and drinks while you’re there.

Open daily at 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
WhirlyBall
1825 W. Webster