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Austin Harvest Fall Family Fest

October 16, 2020 - October 16, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

This event occurs weekly,
on Fridays

Location

Austin Harvest

North Laramie Avenue

Chicago, IL 60644

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Description

Enjoy fresh produce to go, live music, pumpkin decorating and more. Austin-based businesses The Lighthouse, Coffee and Two Sisters Catering will also participate in the fall festivities.

Austin Harvest is a youth-led, open-air fresh-market that provides fresh produce to Austin neighborhood residents in the far west side of Chicago.

Event Cost: Free.

Event Times: 2-6 p.m. Oct. 16 & 23

Additional Information

Website: http://bythehand.org

Neighborhood: Chicago

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