REMINDER: THERE IS NO THURSDAY MARKET THIS WEEK DUE TO THE SET UP FOR GERMAN-AMERICAN OKTOBERFEST, WE'LL BE BACK NEXT WEEK!

Save the Date for Apple Fest!

Fall starts here! The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce’s 39th Annual Apple Fest returns to Lincoln Avenue Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4 for three days of food, music, shopping and fall fun.

Come hungry: local restaurants and food vendors are serving up creative apple-inspired dishes alongside classic festival favorites, with everything from apple cider donut pie and apple tamales to apple pizza, apple burgers, apple dumplings and plenty of sweet treats. Browse 80+ vendors and stock up on fall finds, enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the weekend, and bring the kids for family-friendly activities too.



And, of course, bring your four-legged friends! The 15th Annual Pooch Costume Contest, presented by Urban Pooch, kicks off Saturday morning at 9:30am. Get those creative juices flowing! Prizes are on the line, and advance registration is required. Click here to register your pup!

We'll see you on Lincoln Avenue between Lawrence and Sunnyside October 2-4!

More Local Happenings

Join Mata Traders today - Thursday, September 10 at their Fall/Winter launch party! Shop the entire fall collection before it's released, enjoy drinks and light bites, and get a peek behind the scenes of a slow fashion brand right here in Ravenswood! Click here for details.

On Sunday, Sept 13th, head to Bon Femmes for a hands-on Earring Making Workshop led by Meena of Vintage Royalty. This fun, creative evening is all about learning how to design and assemble your very own pair of earrings. Click here for ticketing information.

All neighbors are welcome to join Luther Memorial Church for their Rally Day Worship & Block Party this Sunday, September 13 from 10am - 1pm on Campbell Avenue between Eastwood and Wilson. Enjoy a free community potluck, petting zoo, bounce house and more!

The 15th annual I Am Your Neighbor event, presented by Common Pantry, is coming up! Join neighbors and supporters for an evening that helps support Common Pantry’s work providing food and other resources to Chicagoans experiencing food insecurity. Get your tickets and learn more at commonpantry.org.

The Inside Scoop

Back to school season means it's time for Shop4Schools at Genevieve Boutique! What's that you ask? Shop anytime between now and Sunday, September 20, and 15% of your sale will be donated to the local school of your choosing. Genevieve will match the donation to the school that raises the most! Keep an eye on their socials to stay in the loop on the leaderboard!

Did you know Bunny Ears Art House hosts open play? After a summer hiatus, open play is back on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30am - 12:30pm. $20 for drop in play, or just $10 if you're registered for a class this session. Click here for more information.

The Eco Flamingo is so much more than Chicago's first zero-waste general store! They're also a community hub hosting popups, events and workshops throughout the year! Coming up this month, they'll be hosting a writing & drawing meetup, a clothing swap, and a folk skills workshop series. Visit their community events page to learn more.

Prost! Oktoberfest Season Is Here

German American Oktoberfest kicks off this weekend in Lincoln Square. Expect three days of German hospitality and fun as well as the annual Von Steuben Parade on Saturday starting at 2pm. Visit germanday.com for complete details.

On Saturday, September 19, head to the DANK Haus for their Oktoberfest celebration featuring German food, beer, music and plenty of gemütlichkeit. Get the details and tickets here.

Then, on Saturday, September 26, Spitetoberfest returns to Spiteful Brewing! This year's celebration is bigger than ever. Enjoy authentic Austrian food, fresh pretzels, live music from Tuba Force and more!

Don't put your dirndls and lederhosen away too soon! Oktoberfestiversary returns October 10 & 11! The annual fall party thrown by Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery features food trucks, live music, and of course, lots of beer!

Celebrating at home? Gene's Sausage Shop has you covered with everything you need to host your own Oktoberfest, from traditional sausages to fest beers to all the fixings for a proper German-inspired spread.

Looking To Grow Your Network?

The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber hosts networking opportunities throughout the year, from our monthly coffee gatherings to cocktail hours and larger events with neighboring chambers. Here are three opportunities to connect with fellow business professionals this fall:

Network on the River

Thursday, September 17 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Rockwell on the River | 3057 N Rockwell Connect with business professionals from the Lakeview Roscoe Village, Lincoln Square Ravenswood, Logan Square and Northcenter Chambers. Enjoy the patio at Rockwell on the River, with food and drinks from Soul & Smoke. Get your tickets

Beans & Brews

Wednesday, September 30 | 8:30-10 a.m.

Jerry's Sandwiches | 4739 N Lincoln

Prefer a smaller, more casual setting? Our monthly Beans & Brews brings local business representatives together over coffee and conversation. The group is limited to 20, making it a great opportunity to meet people and have more meaningful conversations. Learn more & register

22nd Annual Networking Extravaganza

Wednesday, October 7 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

WhirlyBall | 1825 W Webster

Meet professionals from across Chicago at this annual multi-chamber networking event. It's an opportunity to expand your professional circle while enjoying an evening at WhirlyBall with fellow business organizations. Get the details & RSVP