Blue Skies Ahead: Haunted architecture, Rivers and Roads and remembrance

In anticipation of spooky festivities and Dia de Los Muertos at the end of October, events are happening in and around Rogers Park to prepare. 

On Oct. 19, join a workshop to create a giant puppet for Dia de Los Muertos. 

In the spirit of remembering, experience the Anne Frank Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry. Multimedia installations detail the different eras of her life and legacy.

Spend a day in the warm sun at the Fall Fest on the Riverwalk this weekend, where attendees of all ages can partake in a hayride on the river.

On the Road at Rivers and Roads Cafe: Oct. 15

Mark the middle of October with a community event that’s as local as it gets — Loyola staple Rivers and Roads Cafe will be hosting Chicago musical artists Wesflea, Harrison Blake and Jonaleh at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with espresso and treats available for purchase.

Open House Chicago: Oct. 17-18

The time has come again for the esteemed architectural tour of the unique Windy City. The annual Open House Chicago tour returns for its 16th year to feature St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church, the Edgewater History Museum and Colvin House in the Andersonville and Edgewater neighborhoods — among other sites across the city. There’s no admission fee or advance reservation required.

Anne Frank Exhibition: Until Jan. 31

The Museum of Science and Industry currently hosts the Anne Frank exhibition. Tickets are free through October, though museum admission must be paid. Loyola students will be admitted for free Oct. 14 and 18. The exhibit showcases multimedia displays that symbolize Frank’s legacy of resilience and strength.

Dia de Los Muertos Puppet Making: Oct. 19

Get crafty and honor the dead with the giant puppet making workshop at 7056 N. Clark St. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 19. Artists Abby Palen and Ruby Vallejo are hosting the free series of four workshops to create a puppet celebrating Mexican culture.

Ghost tours: Year-round

Though they operate year-round, October is the perfect month to partake in a Windy City Ghost Tour. Attendees meet at Oz Park in the Lincoln Park neighborhood and stroll around Chicago’s most haunted and historic locations. Tickets for adults are $26, available for purchase on their website.

Fall Fest on the Riverwalk: Every Saturday until Oct. 31

Enjoy one of the last warm weekends of the year at Fall Fest on the Riverwalk with hayrides on the river, games and vendors aplenty. Pose for a photo op with an apple cider donut and enjoy live music in the afternoon and evening. Tickets begin at $5 and are available for purchase on Eventbrite.

Andrew Quinn is the newsletter editor for The Phoenix.