choosechicago.com Scan here for the latest Chicago events calendar. Keep current on all things Chicago by subscribing to our free newsletter at choosechicago. com/newsletter . FALL CHICAGO GOURMET Sept. 26 – 29 Millennium Park chicagogourmet.org This elevated food festival features tastings, live cooking demos, and fun competitions with the country’s best chefs. 26TH STREET MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE September Little Village littlevillagechamber.org One of the largest parades in the Midwest, this joyous procession features brightly colored floats, mariachi bands, and folkloric dancing. REELING FILM FESTIVAL September Citywide reelingfilmfest.org The second longest-running film festival of its kind, Reeling brings LGBTQ+ stories to screens around the city. Arts in the Dark DESTINOS: CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL September – November Citywide clata.org/destinos Discover emerging voices in the local Latino theatre community during this multifaceted festival. BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON Oct. 13 Citywide chicagomarathon.com Runners from around the world gather for this major marathon that travels through 29 different neighborhoods. HISTORIC PULLMAN HOUSE TOUR 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. 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. 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. DAY OF THE DEAD XICÁGO October Pilsen nationalmuseumof mexicanart.org The National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen hosts this cultural celebration, alongside an annual exhibit featuring traditional altars. NIGHT OF 1,000 JACK-O’-LANTERNS October Chicago Botanic Garden chicagobotanic.org/ halloween Admire hundreds of intricate artist-carved pumpkins, along with live carving demos and seasonal treats. THE WINTRUST MAGNIFICENT MILE LIGHTS FESTIVAL November The Magnificent Mile themagnificentmile. com/lights-festival A beloved tradition, this spectacular holiday event includes a parade and the official lighting of the trees along iconic Michigan Avenue. ABEL ARCINIEGA 13
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