The fall season may be here but Chicago’s outdoor festival season isn’t over yet.
Some of Chicago’s most popular fests are set to unfold this weekend.
Apple Fest
WHAT: The 38th annual Apple Fest- sponsored by the the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce- features unique apple-inspired food and drinks while shopping from local vendors and Midwest farmers.
WHERE: On Lincoln Avenue between Lawrence and Sunnyside.
WHEN: 3 – 7p.m. on Oct. 3; 9 a.m. – 6p.m. on Oct. 4-5
Cider & Ale Fest
Local
WHAT: The Morton Arboretum is kicking off its fall festivities with The Cider & Ale Fest ..featuring more than 60 different varieties of hard cider and seasonal beers.
WHERE: 4100 IL-53, Lisle
WHEN: 12-3 p.m. on Oct. 4
Lincoln Park Wine Fest
WHAT: The 9th annual Lincoln Park Wine Fest features wines from around the world, along with food. There will also be sommeliers and brand ambassadors on hand.
WHERE: Jonquil Park, 1001 W. Wrightwood Ave., Chicago
WHEN: 5 – 10 p.m. on Oct. 3; 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Oct. 4; 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Oct. 5
Chicago Beer Fest
WHAT: The Chicago Beer Festival will feature over 65 breweries, sampling their fall seasonal beers, with attendees having access to a select number of the museum’s exhibits open to attendees.
WHERE: Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago
WHEN: 7 – 11 p.m. on Oct. 4
Sukkah Design Festival
WHAT: The 4th annual Chicago Sukkah Design Festival returns to North Lawndale with a free celebration. Visitors will experience the five unique sukkahs and learn more about the Jewish harvest holiday of Sukkot.
WHERE: James Stone Freedom Park, 3615 W. Douglas Blvd., Chicago
WHEN: 1 – 5 p.m. on Oct. 5
Latina Comedy Fest
WHAT: The 4th annual Latina Comedy Festival features 20 shows, 50 comedians celebrating Latina voices and experiences.
WHERE: Lincoln Lodge, 2040 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago
WHEN: 7 – 11 p.m. on Oct. 2; 6:30 – 11 p.m. on Oct. 3; 2 – 11 p.m. on Oct. 4
‘The Great Gatsby’ Ballet
WHAT: Immerse yourself in the jazzy world of flappers and champagne at the Broadway-style ballet, The Great Gatsby, presented by World Ballet Company.
WHERE: Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet
WHEN: 7 p.m. on Oct. 4
On Stage: ‘Rome Sweet Rome’
WHAT: “Rome Sweet Rome” is a satirical “add-rap-tation” of Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar”-created by Chicago’s own acclaimed Q Brothers Collective.
WHERE: Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E. Grand Ave., Chicago
WHEN: Runs through Oct. 19
Broadway in Chicago: ‘The Lion King’
WHAT: The Lion King follows a young lion cub named Simba, who must embrace his role as the rightful king of his homeland and confront his usurper uncle Scar.
WHERE: Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago
WHEN: Oct. 3 – 19
On Stage: ‘Wish You Were Here’
WHAT: Remy Bumppo kicks off its 30th anniversary season with the Chicago premiere of, “Wish You Were Here,” a story of a tight-knit circle of girlfriends in pre-revolution Iran that chronicles a decade of life during war.
WHERE: Theatre Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago
WHEN: Runs through Oct. 19
Concert: IL Divo
WHO: IL Divo is a multinational classical crossover vocal group, formed in the United Kingdom in 2003 and promoted by British media magnate Simon Cowell for Syco Music.
WHERE: The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond, 777 Casino Center Dr. in Hammond, Indiana
WHEN: 8p.m. on Oct. 3
Concert: Ziggy Marley & Burning Spear
WHO: Jamaican musician and songwriter Ziggy Marley joins forces with legendary musician and songwriter Burning Spear for the Do The Reggae Tour.
WHERE: The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 5
Concert: Ice Cube
WHO: Film, TV and music legend Ice Cube celebrates four decades in entertainment with his Truth to Power Tour.
WHERE: United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago