Scan here for the latest Chicago events calendar. Bank of America Chicago Marathon SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER CHICAGO GOURMET September | Millennium Park chicagogourmet.org This high-end food festival features elevated tastings, live cooking demos, and fun competitions with the country’s best chefs. CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL September | Millennium Park chicagojazzfestival.us The oldest of Chicago’s free lakefront music festivals boasts an incredibly diverse lineup of jazz greats. LEFT TO RIGHT: BARRY BUTLER PHOTOGRAPHY; ABEL ARCINIEGA FALL ARTS IN THE DARK October | State Street artsinthedark.com This whimsical evening parade celebrates Halloween as the artist’s holiday, with creative puppets, floats, and performances. OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO October | Citywide openhousechicago.org This one-of-a-kind free architecture festival takes you inside the city’s most unique buildings, skyscrapers, and landmarks. HISTORIC PULLMAN HOUSE TOURS October | Pullman pullmanil.org Step back in time during this long-running house tour, which gives visitors an exclusive look into the historic Pullman neighborhood. Arts in the Dark CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL October | Citywide chicagofilmfestival.com/ festival America’s longest-running competitive film festival features more than 80 screenings across the city. DAY OF THE DEAD XICÁGO October | National Museum of Mexican Art nationalmuseum ofmexicanart.org The National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen hosts this cultural celebration, alongside an annual exhibit featuring traditional altars. BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON October | Citywide chicagomarathon.com Runners from around the world gather for this major marathon that travels through 29 different neighborhoods. THE MAGNIFICENT MILE LIGHTS FESTIVAL November The Magnificent Mile themagnificentmile.com/ lights-festival A beloved holiday tradition, this spectacular event includes a parade and the official lighting of the trees along iconic Michigan Avenue. DESTINOS: CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL September – October Citywide clata.org/destinos Discover emerging voices in the local Latino theatre community during this multifaceted festival. 11
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