Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Block Club Chicago Block Party 2026 October 3, 2026
Block Club Chicago’s end-of-summer Block Party takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, from noon to 9pm at Half Acre Beer Co., 2050 W. Balmoral Ave. Free tickets are available by RSVP, with optional VIP tickets sold by the organizer.
The day includes live music, food, beer, local vendors, kids activities and games. The main stage lineup includes DJ SKOLi (noon to 4pm), Wiggleworms (12:30pm), Cosmic Underground Theater (2pm), DJ Cam Be (4 to 8pm) and karaoke from 8 to 9pm; the Jesse White Tumblers and a live Block Club Chicago podcast recording are expected in the late afternoon. A Kids Zone with a bouncy house runs from noon to 5pm.
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