Bucktown Apple Pie Contest
Bucktown
The event includes a pie-eating contest, auctions, games, activities, a live band … and did we already say pie? 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley Ave. 312-742-7554.
McCormick Freedom Museum
Loop
With the election coming up, the McCormick Freedom Museum is the perfect place to be this weekend. Learn everything from the First Amendment to what it takes to campaign for president. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. McCormick Freedom Museum, 435 N. Michigan Ave. 312-222-4860.
Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest
Uptown
Dogs can celebrate Halloween, too! Get your pups dressed up and bring them to Margate Park for the dog costume contest. 2-4 p.m. Saturday. Margate Park, 4921 N. Marine Drive. 312-742-7522. Free for spectators, $5 to enter your dog in the contest.
Franken Plaza
Loop
This spooked-out celebration features a haunted village, pumpkin decorating, storytelling, scary movies and live performances featuring the Midnight Circus. 5-8 p.m. Friday. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. 312-744-3315. Franken Plaza runs until Oct. 31.
