Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: September 2009
Shoreline Sightseeing Fireworks CruisesLocation: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Enjoy a dramatic nighttime Lake Michigan Tour followed by a spectacular Navy Pier Fireworks display! Boats depart 8:45 pm. For information including tickets in advance, call 312-222-9328. Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago, and Mystic Blue Fireworks Dinner CruisesLocation: Navy Pier Chicago Fireworks Cruises Enjoy a spectacular Chicago fireworks display aboard a Chicago Fireworks Cruise. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Navy Pier presents a Chicago fireworks extravaganza every Wednesday and Saturday. Boats docked at Navy Pier offer a number of great opportunities to see Chicago fireworks from Lake Michigan with a variety of special Chicago Fireworks Cruises. |
Daley Plaza Farmers MarketLocation: Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. More info at http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us Made in Chicago: World Class JazzLocation: Millennium Park-Jay Pritzker Pavilion Come hear jazz with a distinctively Chicago flavor as we celebrate hometown heroes from Fred Anderson to Benny Goodman. Beginning in July, talented jazz artists including Elbio Barilari & Kahil El Zabar, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Robert Irving III, Bunky Green, Willie Pickens, Ron Perrillo, Jon Faddis and the Great Black Music Ensemble infuse their jazz beats at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. More info at http://jazzinchicago.org/news/2009-made-chicago-world-class-jazz-announced |
31st Annual Chicago Jazz FestivalLocation: Grant Park-Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr. The longest running of the city's lakefront music festivals. For the past 30 years, the Chicago Jazz Festival has been a Labor Day weekend tradition. The festival celebrates the city's rich Jazz heritage and showcases the diverse talent of local, national and international musicians, with several different genres of jazz music represented throughout the celebration, the festival attracts both locals as well as tourists from around the world. More info at http://www.chicagojazzfestival.us First Fridays at MCALocation: Museum of Contemporary Art-220 East Chicago A cultural and social way to end your week, the Museum of Contemporary Art’s (MCA) "First Fridays" series offers a prelude to the weekend with music, food, drinks and stylish atmosphere. The first Friday of each month, come and put a cultural end to a long work week with the MCA’s weely occurring series enhanced with complimentary appetizers courtesy of Wolfgang Puck Catering and a cash bar featuring drink specials. Live music sets the scene and previews to new art exhibits provide conscious-raising, mind-expanding entertainment. More info at http://www.mcachicago.org/programs/ff.php?page=friday Mystic Blue Summer Concert SeriesLocation: Navy Pier Hip. Cool. Mystic Blue is the place to be for the all-inclusive Chicago experience. Complete with great food, DJ entertainment for dancing and amazing views at the best value, come aboard our contemporary cruise ship for a trendy, urban ambience and make a memory out on the water. Taste of PoloniaLocation: Copernicus Center , 5216 W. Lawrence, Chicago, IL The Taste of Polonia is always held over Labor Day Weekend and this year we will celebrate our 30th anniversary! Entertainment will include bands from Poland, Kids' World beginning on Saturday, American tribute, jazz and polka bands. Come for the traditional Polish food and beer! Located in Jefferson Park(Lawrence/Milwaukee)and a block from the Metra and Blue Line. For questions, please call 773-777-8898 or e-mail helene@copernicusfdn.org |
Bash on WabashLocation: South Wabash St. between 13th and 14th Streets BOW features a wide variety of food choices, including top area restaurants, beer and wine, upscale arts and crafts, an elaborate kid's area and plenty of "corn-centric" activities such as roasted corn vendors and a heated Corn Bags Tournament. To top it off, revelers will enjoy the best live tunes,everything from headliners to hot local acts running from the time gates open until close! event_website: http://www.greatersouthloop.org/BASH.html 31st Annual Chicago Jazz FestivalLocation: Grant Park-Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr. The longest running of the city's lakefront music festivals. For the past 30 years, the Chicago Jazz Festival has been a Labor Day weekend tradition. The festival celebrates the city's rich Jazz heritage and showcases the diverse talent of local, national and international musicians, with several different genres of jazz music represented throughout the celebration, the festival attracts both locals as well as tourists from around the world. More info at http://www.chicagojazzfestival.us Shoreline Sightseeing Labor Day Fireworks CruisesLocation: Navy Pier, Chicago, IL CShoreline celebrates the Labor Day weekend with Fireworks Cruises Sat. & Sun, Sept. 5th and 6th! Enjoy a Lake Michigan Tour and spectacular Navy Pier Fireworks display with special Summer Holiday theme. For information, call 312-222-9328 . Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago, and Mystic Blue Fireworks Dinner CruisesLocation: Navy Pier Chicago Fireworks Cruises Taste of PoloniaLocation: Copernicus Center , 5216 W. Lawrence, Chicago, IL The Taste of Polonia is always held over Labor Day Weekend and this year we will celebrate our 30th anniversary! Entertainment will include bands from Poland, Kids' World beginning on Saturday, American tribute, jazz and polka bands. Come for the traditional Polish food and beer! Located in Jefferson Park(Lawrence/Milwaukee)and a block from the Metra and Blue Line. For questions, please call 773-777-8898 or e-mail helene@copernicusfdn.org. |
Bash on WabashLocation: South Wabash St. between 13th and 14th Streets BOW features a wide variety of food choices, including top area restaurants, beer and wine, upscale arts and crafts, an elaborate kid's area and plenty of "corn-centric" activities such as roasted corn vendors and a heated Corn Bags Tournament. To top it off, revelers will enjoy the best live tunes,everything from headliners to hot local acts running from the time gates open until close! Event Website: http://www.greatersouthloop.org/BASH.html. 31st Annual Chicago Jazz FestivalLocation: Grant Park-Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr. The longest running of the city's lakefront music festivals. For the past 30 years, the Chicago Jazz Festival has been a Labor Day weekend tradition. The festival celebrates the city's rich Jazz heritage and showcases the diverse talent of local, national and international musicians, with several different genres of jazz music represented throughout the celebration, the festival attracts both locals as well as tourists from around the world. More info at http://www.chicagojazzfestival.us Shoreline Sightseeing Labor Day Fireworks CruisesLocation: 560 W. Grand Ave. Chicago Shoreline celebrates the Labor Day weekend with Fireworks Cruises Sat. & Sun, Sept. 5th and 6th! Enjoy a Lake Michigan Tour and spectacular Navy Pier Fireworks display with special Summer Holiday theme. For information, call 312-222-9328 . Odyssey Labor Day Fireworks Dinner CruiseLocation: Navy Pier Chicago Labor Day Fireworks Dinner Cruise Enjoy an elegant Sunday dinner cruise aboard Odyssey, ending with a fantastic view of the Navy Pier Labor Day fireworks display. Lurie Garden Guided WalksLocation: Lurie Garden, Millennium Park Learn more about the Lurie Garden during free 20-minute guided walks with University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. Discover native plants, Chicago symbolism in the garden’s design and perennials that can be easily grown in the home garden. Meet in the garden. Tours leave every 10 to 15 minutes, rain or shine. Pre-registration is not required. Admission is $20 and tickets are available online or at the door. Don't miss Chicago's largest and best haunted house experience. More info at http://www.millenniumpark.org/parkevents/event.aspx?id=819 Taste of PoloniaLocation: Copernicus Center , 5216 W. Lawrence, Chicago, IL The Taste of Polonia is always held over Labor Day Weekend and this year we will celebrate our 30th anniversary! Entertainment will include bands from Poland, Kids' World beginning on Saturday, American tribute, jazz and polka bands. Come for the traditional Polish food and beer! Located in Jefferson Park(Lawrence/Milwaukee)and a block from the Metra and Blue Line. More info at For questions, please call 773-777-8898 or e-mail helene@copernicusfdn.org. |
Taste of PoloniaLocation: Copernicus Center , 5216 W. Lawrence, Chicago, IL The Taste of Polonia is always held over Labor Day Weekend and this year we will celebrate our 30th anniversary! Entertainment will include bands from Poland, Kids' World beginning on Saturday, American tribute, jazz and polka bands. Come for the traditional Polish food and beer! Located in Jefferson Park(Lawrence/Milwaukee)and a block from the Metra and Blue Line. For questions, please call 773-777-8898 or e-mail helene@copernicusfdn.org |
Prudential Plaza Farmers MarketLocation: Prudential Plaza - Lake St & Beaubien Court Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. More info at http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php Daley Plaza Farmers MarketLocation: Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. More info at http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us |
Chicago International Hip Hop Film Festival 2009Location: Portage Theater 4050 N. Milwaukee, Chicago The first annual Chicago International Hip Hop Film Festival will be held at the Portage Theater, September 11-12, 2009. The festival celebrates the works of hip hop filmmakers from Chicago and around the world. The festival aims to highlight the diversity of visual works that capture, document and give voice to various forms of hip hop culture. The 2009 festival includes 25 features, shorts, documentaries, and music videos, many of them making their big-screen debut. More info at http://www.chicagohiphopfilmfestival.com 5th annual Windy City Wine FestivalLocation: Daley Bicentennial Plaza in Grant Park 337 E. Randolph St Framed by the breathtaking Chicago skyline, The Windy City Wine Festival has more than 250 international and domestic wine varieties, presented by more than 40 festival vendors. Festival guests expand their wine knowledge and discover the blends that best suit their taste. More info at http://www.windycitywinefestival.com |
13th Annual Celtic Fest ChicagoLocation: Grant Park-Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr. The inaugural Celtic Fest Chicago took place September 21-22, 1997 on Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard in Grant Park. Its lofty goal was to educate the public on Celtic music and culture from 7 Celtic nations. Those nations are Ireland; Scotland; Isle of Man; Cornwall; Wales; Galicia, Spain; and Brittany, France. More info at http://www.celticfestchicago.us Chicago International Hip Hop Film Festival 2009Location: Portage Theater 4050 N. Milwaukee, Chicago The first annual Chicago International Hip Hop Film Festival will be held at the Portage Theater, September 11-12, 2009. The festival celebrates the works of hip hop filmmakers from Chicago and around the world. The festival aims to highlight the diversity of visual works that capture, document and give voice to various forms of hip hop culture. The 2009 festival includes 25 features, shorts, documentaries, and music videos, many of them making their big-screen debut. More info at http://www.chicagohiphopfilmfestival.com Mexican Independence Day ParadeLocation: Grant Park - Columbus Drive (between Balbo & Monroe) Come and celebrate Mexican pride in this beautiful city of Chicago. Bring family and friends and enjoy a festive parade and Millennium Park. Mexican Independence Day Parade Grant Park Columbus Drive (between Balbo & Monroe) Saturday, September 12, 2009 11:00 AM
Sponsored by 5th annual Windy City Wine FestivalLocation: Daley Bicentennial Plaza in Grant Park 337 E. Randolph St Framed by the breathtaking Chicago skyline, The Windy City Wine Festival has more than 250 international and domestic wine varieties, presented by more than 40 festival vendors. Festival guests expand their wine knowledge and discover the blends that best suit their taste. More info at http://www.windycitywinefestival.com |
13th Annual Celtic Fest ChicagoLocation: Grant Park-Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr. The inaugural Celtic Fest Chicago took place September 21-22, 1997 on Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard in Grant Park. Its lofty goal was to educate the public on Celtic music and culture from 7 Celtic nations. Those nations are Ireland; Scotland; Isle of Man; Cornwall; Wales; Galicia, Spain; and Brittany, France. More info at http://www.celticfestchicago.us 13th Annual Chicago Half MarathonLocation: Jackson Park, 6401 S. Stony Island Ave, Chicago Chicago's Scariest Haunted House Opens October 9 Sunday, September 13, 2009, 20,000 runners will hit the streets of Chicago in The 13th Annual Chicago Half Marathon & 5K race. The scenic route begins and ends in Jackson Park, showcasing Chicago’s brilliant south shoreline and skyline. This beautiful course offers entertainment as well as ten aid stations along the path for participants. Spectators will enjoy a magnificent view of the city as they support their loved ones. More info at http://www.chicagohalfmarathon.com/ Lurie Garden Guided WalksLocation: Lurie Garden, Millennium Park Learn more about the Lurie Garden during free 20-minute guided walks with University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. Discover native plants, Chicago symbolism in the garden’s design and perennials that can be easily grown in the home garden. Meet in the garden. Tours leave every 10 to 15 minutes, rain or shine. Pre-registration is not required. More info at http://www.millenniumpark.org/parkevents/event.aspx?id=819 |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php |
Prudential Plaza Farmers MarketLocation: Prudential Plaza - Lake St & Beaubien Court Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. More info at http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us Congressional Medal of Honor ConventionLocation: Soldier Field, Outside Gate O (south end) The Chicago Host Committee, led by honorary chair Mayor Richard M. Daley, will honor more than 50 of America’s most distinguished combat veterans at the commencement ceremony for the annual Congressional Medal of Honor Convention. This event will bring to life the compelling story of military heroes’ sacrifice and service over self. The opening ceremony is a unique and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Chicagoans to meet our country’s heroes. It is free and open to the public. The ceremony will be followed by a public autograph signing session with the Medal of Honor Recipients from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Media will need to obtain press credentials to cover the ceremony and interview selected spokespeople. Credential form can be found at www.cmoh2009chicago.com More info at http://www.cmoh2009chicago.com/ |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php Daley Plaza Farmers MarketLocation: Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. More info at http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us |
Fall Fireworks CruisesLocation: : Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago Celebrate the fall season on a Shoreline Fall Fireworks Cruise. Enjoy a dramatic, starlit Lake Michigan tour and the special fall Navy Pier fireworks displays. The special 45-minute cruises set sail at 8:30 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings from Friday, September 18th through Saturday, October 31st. 7th annual Naperville Wine FestivalLocation: Naper Settlement 523 S. Webster St Naperville The Naperville Wine Festival is not only a wine connoisseurs’ dream, but the perfect opportunity for the interested beginner to learn about the world of wine. The Naperville Wine Festival welcomes all wine lovers to part-take in an enriching and informative celebration of wine, in addition to stopping by the Belgian Beer Café. This year, an exciting line-up of acclaimed chefs and wine experts conduct demonstrations and seminars. More info at http://www.napervillewinefestival.com OakToberfestLocation: Downtown Oak Park Celebrate the end of summer at OakToberfest in Downtown Oak Park. Taste a variety of micro-brews and wines along with delicious fall food from local vendors. Enjoy special live music performances featuring bands from all over the country. There will also be a children's area complete with zucchini races, a root beer garden, karaoke and more. Don't miss out on one of Oak Park's most excting events of the year. Shanon Williams More info at http://downtownoakpark.net |
Fall Fireworks CruisesLocation: Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago Celebrate the fall season on a Shoreline Fall Fireworks Cruise. Enjoy a dramatic, starlit Lake Michigan tour and the special fall Navy Pier fireworks displays. The special 45-minute cruises set sail at 8:30 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings from Friday, September 18th through Saturday, October 31st. 7th annual Naperville Wine FestivalLocation: Naper Settlement 523 S. Webster St Naperville The Naperville Wine Festival is not only a wine connoisseurs’ dream, but the perfect opportunity for the interested beginner to learn about the world of wine. The Naperville Wine Festival welcomes all wine lovers to part-take in an enriching and informative celebration of wine, in addition to stopping by the Belgian Beer Café. This year, an exciting line-up of acclaimed chefs and wine experts conduct demonstrations and seminars. More info at http://www.napervillewinefestival.com OakToberfestLocation: Downtown Oak Park Celebrate the end of summer at OakToberfest in Downtown Oak Park. Taste a variety of micro-brews and wines along with delicious fall food from local vendors. Enjoy special live music performances featuring bands from all over the country. There will also be a children's area complete with zucchini races, a root beer garden, karaoke and more. Don't miss out on one of Oak Park's most excting events of the year.
Shanon Williams More info at http://downtownoakpark.net 9th Annual Garfield Park Conservatory County FairLocation: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave Experience the excitement of a county fair in the middle of the city – the original urban hoedown at the 9th Annual County Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave. Garfield Park Conservatory’s County Fair is an annual event celebrating both the annual harvest and healthy communities in an urban setting on Chicago’s West Side. The event will illustrate for visitors traditional harvest practices and new possibilities in urban agriculture. Attendees can experience agricultural traditions, the best in urban gardening, and horticultural exhibits and demonstrations. The connection between plants, food and American heritage are highlighted through a variety of activities, demonstrations and entertainment planned for the day. As a family-focused event, the day is filled with the following down-home fun activities:
-Hands-on activities, games and a Midway Fun area for kids Admission to the 9th Annual Garfield Park Conservatory’s County Fair is free. Some activities have a nominal fee. For more information go to http://www.garfield-conservatory.org or call Christine Martin at 224.628.3853 Tour of The Chicago TheatreTime: 12:00pm The tour encompasses historical and architectural highlights of the building, including the grand lobby areas, majestic auditorium and backstage space (when possible) where performers through the years. Saturday tours occur on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 11am and 12pm. Tours will begin promptly on the hour. When possible, Saturday tours will feature a demonstration on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ.
The running time for all Saturday tours is approximately 1 hour. Reservations do not need to be made in advance unless your party
contains more than 10 people. Other tour dates are scheduled seasonally. See the web site. |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php |
Prudential Plaza Farmers MarketLocation: Prudential Plaza - Lake St & Beaubien Court Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. More info at http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us |
Science Center Grand OpeningLocation: Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd. Glencoe, IL Join us for the grand opening of the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center! The Rice Center will provide state-of-the-art laboratories and teaching facilities for more than 200 Ph.D. scientists, land managers, students, and interns whose research is critical to fulfill the Garden’s efforts to save our planet, by saving our plants. For more inforamtion, contact (847)835-5440 or go to: http://www.chicagobotanic.org Spirit of Chicago Captain's Specials CruiseLocation: Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago Dinner or lunch cruises on the Spirit of Chicago with a 15% discount on select dates. |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php Daley Plaza Farmers MarketLocation: Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. More info at http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us |
Fall Fireworks CruisesLocation: Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago Celebrate the fall season on a Shoreline Fall Fireworks Cruise. Enjoy a dramatic, starlit Lake Michigan tour and the special fall Navy Pier fireworks displays. The special 45-minute cruises set sail at 8:30 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings from Friday, September 18th through Saturday, October 31st. Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago, and Mystic Blue Fall Fireworks Dinner CruisesLocation: Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago This year enjoy Fall Fireworks at Navy Pier! Head down to Navy Pier on Friday and Saturday nights September 18th through October 31st and enjoy these special Fireworks displays from the water aboard a Fireworks Cruise. Lake Breeze Dinner CruiseLocation: Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago The Lake Breeze Dinner Lounge now includes a Premium Drink Ticket! Our two-hour cruise event is full of tasty treats, good service and the best views of Chicago and every adult cruise ticket includes one Premium Drink Ticket. What a deal! Save 15% off these Select Cruises |
Fall Fireworks CruisesLocation: Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago Celebrate the fall season on a Shoreline Fall Fireworks Cruise. Enjoy a dramatic, starlit Lake Michigan tour and the special fall Navy Pier fireworks displays. The special 45-minute cruises set sail at 8:30 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings from Friday, September 18th through Saturday, October 31st. Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago, and Mystic Blue Fall Fireworks Dinner CruisesLocation: Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago This year enjoy Fall Fireworks at Navy Pier! Head down to Navy Pier on Friday and Saturday nights September 18th through October 31st and enjoy these special Fireworks displays from the water aboard a Fireworks Cruise. Moon Festival 2009Location: Chinatown, 2100 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 Chicago's Scariest Haunted House Opens October 9 The Chicago version of this traditional Chinese harvest celebration offers up traditional Chinese dances, Kung Fu demonstrations, a family talent show, food (try the mooncakes, flaky pastries stuffed with a variety of fillings like egg yolk and red bean paste), an Elvis impersonator and more. More info at http://www.moonfestchicago.com/ Oktoberfest CruisesLocation: Navy Pier, Chicago, IL Shoreline will once again offer their popular Oktoberfest Lunch Cruises on Saturday, September 26th and Saturday, October 3rd. Shoreline’s 90-minute Oktoberfest Chicago River Cruises depart from Navy Pier at 12:00 noon, returning at 1:30. Cruises include traditional lunch of brats with all the trimmings plus German background music and docent commentary on Chicago’s famous architecture as well as the role the German community played in shaping modern Chicago. Cash bar. $45 adults, $42 seniors, $30 children. 312-222-9328 Randolph Street Market FestivalLocation: 1350 block of W. Randolph Street The Randolph Street Market Festival encompasses several smaller markets in one kinetic energy-filled environment including the Chicago Antique Market, Indie Designer Market, Fancy Food Market, the Vinyl Swap Meet and the Global Goods Bazaar. For more information call: 312-666-1200. More info at http://www.randolphstreetmarket.com/ |
Randolph Street Market FestivalLocation: 1350 block of W. Randolph Street The Randolph Street Market Festival encompasses several smaller markets in one kinetic energy-filled environment including the Chicago Antique Market, Indie Designer Market, Fancy Food Market, the Vinyl Swap Meet and the Global Goods Bazaar. For more information call: 312-666-1200. More info at http://www.randolphstreetmarket.com/ |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php |
Prudential Plaza Farmers MarketLocation: Prudential Plaza - Lake St & Beaubien Court Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. More info at http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us |
Spirit of Chicago Captain's Specials CruiseLocation: Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago Dinner & lunch cruises on the Spirit of Chicago with a 15% discount on select dates. |
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