This weekend features two 21+ events and two family-friendly festivals. Plus, you can meet a U.S. soccer star in Winnetka.
River to Rooftop
Sept. 30
Chicago
Say goodbye to rooftop season with one more outdoor party. Start at City Winery at the Riverwalk, where there will be a New Orleans-style second line marching band, before heading to Cerise Rooftop at Virgin Hotels. Buy tickets and receive two complimentary drinks.
Fall Fest
Sept. 30-Oct. 2
Chicago
On weekends throughout October, Lincoln Park Zoo will celebrate the season with music, pumpkin carving, a Ferris wheel, corn maze, inflatable obstacle course, animal chats and more. The festival is free, but some rides require a ticket.
Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival
Sept. 30-Oct. 2
Evanston
More than 130 artists will showcase paintings, sculptures, photography and more while Evanston restaurants and breweries (Boltwood, Smylie Brothers Brewing Co., Patisserie Coralie and more) showcase their best fare.
Carli Lloyd at The Book Stall
Oct. 1
Winnetka
Meet Carli Lloyd, co-captain of the U.S. women’s national soccer team, at this book signing. Her book “When Nobody Was Watching: My Hard-Fought Journey to the Top of the Soccer World” was released Sept. 26. To enter the signing line, you must buy a copy of the book from The Book Stall.
East Elm Wine Walk
Oct. 1
Winnetka
Sip and shop throughout Winnetka’s East Elm Shopping District and help support Boys Hope Girls Hope.
Looking Ahead
- The Museum of Science and Industry’s newest temporary exhibit, “Above and Beyond,” opens Oct. 4 and highlights innovations in aviation and aerospace. Learn more here.
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