Skip to main content

Print Email

Home Events - Week

EVENTS SEARCH

Category:

Community:

Category:

Zip Code:

Radius:

Category:

View: Summary Month Week Range

October 14, 2012 - October 20, 2012

Mode: Calendar List

October 2012 Events

Events

SUNDAY	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
14 Circus In The Parks Event details: October 14, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Mt. Greenwood Park 3721 W. 111th St. Chicago , IL 60655 312.747.6564 Circus in The Parks featuring Midnight Circus Apple Pie Baking Contest Holstein Park Event details: October 14, 2012 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Holstein Park 2200 N. Oakley Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 312-742-7554 On your mark, get set, DOUGH! Apple pie baking contest at Holstein Park. Fall Fest @ Athletic Field Park Event details: October 13, 2012-October 14, 2012 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM Athletic Field Park 3546 W. Addison Chicago, IL 60618 773-478-2889 Come join us at Athletic Field Park for Fall Fest! Chicago's Twelve Event details: August 8, 2012-December 9, 2012 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago , IL 60624 773.638.1766 The Zhou B. Art Center, the Chicago Park District and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance are proud to present a new art exhibition titled “Chicago’s Twelve at Garfield Park Conservatory” curated by Sergio Gomez. Black Watch @Broadway Armory Event details: October 14, 2012 8:00 PM - 9:50 PM Broadway Armory 5917 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60660 (312) 742-7502 The National Theater of Scotland presents Black Watch, a performance about the legendary Scottish regiments' valient history and tour in Iraq. North Park Village Harvest Festival Event details: October 13, 2012-October 14, 2012 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312) 744-5472 Come while away the hours while you create a scarecrow at this great fall festival. Buckingham Fountain Season Ending Celebration Event details: October 13, 2012-October 14, 2012 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Buckingham Fountain Columbus Drive (301 East) and Congress Parkway (500 South) Chicago , IL 60601 312.742.7529 Get a free cookie or hot cider while enjoying a stroll by Buckingham Fountain for one last time this season. Half in the air in a given space Event details: September 11, 2012-October 15, 2012 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory Classroom 2 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60624 773.638.1766 Presented by Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Chicago Park District and Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Half in the air in the given space, 1999 (Work No. 210)by British artist Martin Creed (British, b. 1968) will be on display at Garfield Park Conservatory until October 15 and on display from daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission. Form in Flora III Event details: September 10, 2012-November 2, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 A unique sculptural exhibit entitled “Form in Flora III” takes root at Lincoln Park Conservatory from now through November 2, 2012. Admission is free and open to public during Conservatory hours, daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	15 Chicago's Twelve Event details: August 8, 2012-December 9, 2012 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago , IL 60624 773.638.1766 The Zhou B. Art Center, the Chicago Park District and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance are proud to present a new art exhibition titled “Chicago’s Twelve at Garfield Park Conservatory” curated by Sergio Gomez. Half in the air in a given space Event details: September 11, 2012-October 15, 2012 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory Classroom 2 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60624 773.638.1766 Presented by Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Chicago Park District and Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Half in the air in the given space, 1999 (Work No. 210)by British artist Martin Creed (British, b. 1968) will be on display at Garfield Park Conservatory until October 15 and on display from daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission. Form in Flora III Event details: September 10, 2012-November 2, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 A unique sculptural exhibit entitled “Form in Flora III” takes root at Lincoln Park Conservatory from now through November 2, 2012. Admission is free and open to public during Conservatory hours, daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	16 North Park Village Green Leaves Event details: October 16, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM North Park Village 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312) 744-5472 Don't get leafed behind. Joint the class all about the leaves. Chicago's Twelve Event details: August 8, 2012-December 9, 2012 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago , IL 60624 773.638.1766 The Zhou B. Art Center, the Chicago Park District and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance are proud to present a new art exhibition titled “Chicago’s Twelve at Garfield Park Conservatory” curated by Sergio Gomez. Black Watch @Broadway Armory Event details: October 16, 2012 8:00 PM - 9:50 PM Broadway Armory 5917 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60660 (312) 742-7502 The National Theater of Scotland presents Black Watch, a performance about the legendary Scottish regiments' valient history and tour in Iraq. Form in Flora III Event details: September 10, 2012-November 2, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 A unique sculptural exhibit entitled “Form in Flora III” takes root at Lincoln Park Conservatory from now through November 2, 2012. Admission is free and open to public during Conservatory hours, daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	17 Senior Session Event details: October 17, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 Enjoy a presentation featuring the wonder and beauty of nature. Storytelling Guild Meetings Event details: October 17, 2012 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 Once upon a time a meeting was held to tell a story. Chicago's Twelve Event details: August 8, 2012-December 9, 2012 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago , IL 60624 773.638.1766 The Zhou B. Art Center, the Chicago Park District and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance are proud to present a new art exhibition titled “Chicago’s Twelve at Garfield Park Conservatory” curated by Sergio Gomez. Black Watch @Broadway Armory Event details: October 17, 2012 8:00 PM - 9:50 PM Broadway Armory 5917 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60660 (312) 742-7502 The National Theater of Scotland presents Black Watch, a performance about the legendary Scottish regiments' valient history and tour in Iraq. Form in Flora III Event details: September 10, 2012-November 2, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 A unique sculptural exhibit entitled “Form in Flora III” takes root at Lincoln Park Conservatory from now through November 2, 2012. Admission is free and open to public during Conservatory hours, daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	18 North Park Village Green Leaves Event details: October 18, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM North Park Village 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312) 744-5472 Don't get leafed behind. Joint the class all about the leaves. Chicago's Twelve Event details: August 8, 2012-December 9, 2012 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago , IL 60624 773.638.1766 The Zhou B. Art Center, the Chicago Park District and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance are proud to present a new art exhibition titled “Chicago’s Twelve at Garfield Park Conservatory” curated by Sergio Gomez. Black Watch @Broadway Armory Event details: October 18, 2012 8:00 PM - 9:50 PM Broadway Armory 5917 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60660 (312) 742-7502 The National Theater of Scotland presents Black Watch, a performance about the legendary Scottish regiments' valient history and tour in Iraq. Toddlers, Tunes and Turtles Event details: CANCELLED October 18, 2012 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Zatterberg Playlot Park 4246 N. Hermitage Ave. Chicago, IL 60613 312-656-0307 This free outdoor nature program provides families the opportunity to meet live animals, sing along to family friendly music, and little ones experience the very important nature free play. CANCELLED Form in Flora III Event details: September 10, 2012-November 2, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 A unique sculptural exhibit entitled “Form in Flora III” takes root at Lincoln Park Conservatory from now through November 2, 2012. Admission is free and open to public during Conservatory hours, daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	19 Movies in the Parks: Palmer Park Event details: October 19, 2012 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Palmer Park 201 E. 111th St. Chicago, IL 60628 312-747-6577 Enjoy a movie in the park - you bring the snacks and we'll bring the stars! Chicago's Twelve Event details: August 8, 2012-December 9, 2012 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago , IL 60624 773.638.1766 The Zhou B. Art Center, the Chicago Park District and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance are proud to present a new art exhibition titled “Chicago’s Twelve at Garfield Park Conservatory” curated by Sergio Gomez. Halloween Party at Wilson Park Event details: October 19, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Wilson Park 4630 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60630 773-685-6454 Come out for a ghostly good time at Wilson park! Activities include: Costume Contest, Dance Contest, Face painting, Arts and Crafts, and Games! Black Watch @Broadway Armory Event details: October 19, 2012 8:00 PM - 9:50 PM Broadway Armory 5917 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60660 (312) 742-7502 The National Theater of Scotland presents Black Watch, a performance about the legendary Scottish regiments' valient history and tour in Iraq. 13 Terrors Event details: October 19, 2012-October 21, 2012 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Theater on the Lake Lake Shore Drive and Fullerton Chicago, IL 60614 Sitting feet away from the water of Lake Michigan, 13 Terrors, a haunted house, takes place in what used to be a sanitarium and today is known as Theatre on the Lake. Runs Oct. 19-21 and 26-28. Form in Flora III Event details: September 10, 2012-November 2, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 A unique sculptural exhibit entitled “Form in Flora III” takes root at Lincoln Park Conservatory from now through November 2, 2012. Admission is free and open to public during Conservatory hours, daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	20 Halloween Pumpkin Patch Event details: October 20, 2012 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Dvorak Park 1119 W. Cullerton St. Chicago, IL 60608 312.746.5083 Dvorak Park Pumpkin Patch North Park Village Nature Center Bird Walks Event details: October 20, 2012 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312) 744-5472 Birds of a feather stick together at the North Park Village Nature Center. Chicago's Twelve Event details: August 8, 2012-December 9, 2012 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago , IL 60624 773.638.1766 The Zhou B. Art Center, the Chicago Park District and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance are proud to present a new art exhibition titled “Chicago’s Twelve at Garfield Park Conservatory” curated by Sergio Gomez. Pumpkin Patch Event details: October 20, 2012 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Skinner Park 1331 W. Monroe Chicago, IL 60606 Family Fun, Inflatables, Games, Petting Zoo Pumpkin Patch Event details: October 20, 2012 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Horner Park 2741 W. Montrose Chicago, IL 60618 773.478.3499 The Chicago Park District brings a little bit of the country to the city with its annual Pumpkin Patches. Join us for an afternoon in the park at this family-friendly event! Black Watch @Broadway Armory Event details: October 20, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM Broadway Armory 5917 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60660 (312) 742-7502 The National Theater of Scotland presents Black Watch, a performance about the legendary Scottish regiments' valient history and tour in Iraq. Black Watch @Broadway Armory Event details: October 20, 2012 8:00 PM - 9:50 PM Broadway Armory 5917 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60660 (312) 742-7502 The National Theater of Scotland presents Black Watch, a performance about the legendary Scottish regiments' valient history and tour in Iraq. Circus in the Parks Event details: October 20, 2012 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM Chase Park 4701 N Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 Join us at Chase Park, Oct. 20th - 2pm & 5pm or Oct. 21st - 1pm & 4pm. Circus In The Parks, featuring Chicago’s Midnight Circus, a high-flying assortment of acrobats, aerialists, clowns, contortionists and even a dog, will tour seven Chicago parks in September and October under an intimate, little big top tent. This unique partnership between Midnight Circus, the Park District, all volunteer park advisory councils and our sponsors has quickly made this a Chicago tradition. 13 Terrors Event details: October 19, 2012-October 21, 2012 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Theater on the Lake Lake Shore Drive and Fullerton Chicago, IL 60614 Sitting feet away from the water of Lake Michigan, 13 Terrors, a haunted house, takes place in what used to be a sanitarium and today is known as Theatre on the Lake. Runs Oct. 19-21 and 26-28. Pumpkin Patch Event details: October 20, 2012 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Rainey Park 4350 W. 79th St. Chicago , IL 60652 773-284-0696 Come pick pumpkins with us in Rainey Park! Fall Festival Event details: October 20, 2012 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Armour Square Park 3309 S. Shields Ave Chicago, IL 60616 3127476012 Pumpkin Patch, Arts & crafts, Inflatables, Face Painting & more! Refreshments sold separately. Season Extension and Composting Event details: October 20, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Kilbourn Park 3501 N. Kilbourn Ave. Chicago IL 60641 Chicago, IL 60641 (773) 685-3351 Learn simple techniques to extend your season through cool weather crops and crop protection. Form in Flora III Event details: September 10, 2012-November 2, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 A unique sculptural exhibit entitled “Form in Flora III” takes root at Lincoln Park Conservatory from now through November 2, 2012. Admission is free and open to public during Conservatory hours, daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Home|Contact Us|Terms of Use|Privacy Policy|Site Map|Make a Suggestion

About Us

Parks & Facilities

Programs & Registration

Events

Events Calendar

Permits & Rentals

Helpful Resources

Residents

Visitors

Job Applicants

Jobs

Volunteer

How Can I Help

Doing Business

Research & Media

Chicago Park District

(312) 742-PLAY (7529)
TTY: (312) 747-2001
541 N. Fairbanks
Chicago, IL 60611

©2012 Chicago Park District.
All rights reserved.