Oct 3, 2024 - Things to Do

Chicago weekend events: Hershey Super Sweet Adventure, Lincoln Square Apple Fest

This October weekend in Chicago, sip beer at a museum, go on a sweet Hershey's chocolate adventure, and see Yard Act in concert.

1. 🍻 Chicago Beer Festival

The beer festival at the Field Museum returns this weekend.

What to expect: Sample from over 65 breweries while strolling through selected exhibits at one of the city's most historic museums.

Soldier Field Parking is available for $40 or save and take public transportation.

💭 Moyo's thought bubble: Think "Night at the Museum," except with booze and friends.

When: Doors open at 7pm for early admission, 8-11pm general admission on Saturday.

Address: 1400 South Lake Shore Drive

Calling all chocolate lovers: Doors open for this new interactive adventure tomorrow and will be held at the Water Tower Place. Tickets start at $24
Flashback: Who remembers the Hershey's Chocolate World Store that closed its doors in January 2017?

Watch the British rock band that rose to fame after their debut EP, "Dark Days." Doors open at 8pm Friday at Wrigleyville's Metro, which our readers voted best local music venue last year. Tickets start at $25
If you go: This venue is cash only, but ATM machines can be found inside.

Learn about the city's South Asian community through dance, fashion, film and music. The show begins at 10:30am Saturday in the historic Athenaeum Center. Tickets start at $25

Satisfy your cider and doughnut cravings here. Shop 80+ vendors, and enjoy live music and family-friendly activities 9am-6pm Saturday and Sunday in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. $5 suggested donation.

Enjoy tastings from Chicago restaurants including Modern Relish and Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! while supporting the research hospital from 5pm-10pm Saturday at Millennium Park. Tickets start at $250
Chicago native and Food Network's Jeff Mauro will emcee.