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Lakeview East Oktoberfest at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Chicago

September 29, 2023 - October 01, 2023

Photo credit: iStock/romrodinka

Location

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

708 W. Belmont Ave.

Chicago, IL 60657

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Description

This 2nd annual festival will feature live music, food and Oktoberfest activities for the whole family. A portion of the proceeds support the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and the Lakeview East Community Partnership.

Event cost: Contact for prices

Event times: 5-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2023

Additional Information

Website: https://chicagoevents.com/event/lakeview-east-oktoberfest/

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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