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Berwyn, IL
112Events this week
22Free things to do
60New spots
90New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Berwyn

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 112 events, day by day →

Wicker Park Farmers Market

Sunday 8am · Wicker Park Farmers Market

DEKA MILE Roadshow Hosted by Connected Fitness - Chicago, IL

Sunday 8am · Connected Fitness

Tom's 6th Annual ALS Ride

Sunday 9am · Davern's Tavern and Lounge

Hatch Chile with Jewel-Osco - N Ashland Ave, Chicago

Sunday 10am · Jewel-Osco

NIU Black Alumni Council Reunion Picnic

Sunday 12pm · Dan Ryan Woods · Free

New in Berwyn

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Aracely's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Fresh pan dulce fix: Aracely's Bakery turns out warm, fluffy pan dulce alongside hearty tamales, stacked sandwiches, and fresh breads, perfect for family get-togethers or that 3 p.m.

aracelysbakery.net ↗

El CAmpestre

Restaurants

Pollo night solved: El Campestre keeps it simple in the best way, turning out juicy pollo a la parrilla with classic sides like rice, beans, grilled onions, and chiles toreados.

cicerocampestre.com ↗

Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Oak Park

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Breathe a little easier: Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Oak Park keeps things practical with drop-in meditation classes, retreats, and community events that help you handle real-life stress without pretending you live on a mountaintop.

meditateinchicago.org ↗

Berwyn’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Berwyn’s best →

Most read in Berwyn

The five stories Berwyn readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Get Your Lederhosen Ready: Oktoberfest Events and Other Food Festivals to Explore in Chicago This September

    The Chicago area's September food events calendar includes several Oktoberfests, specialty food festivals, wine strolls, and other ways to enjoy the last warm days of the year.

    Full story at wttw.com ↗

  2. District 230 sweeps U.S. News rankings with three top schools

    Three high schools in District 230 have been named among the nation's best by U.S.

    Full story at southwestregionalpublishing.com ↗

  3. Fall Fun in Chicago: Free Days at the Best Museums - ChambanaMoms

    The list includes special days when Chicago museums offer free admission from September through December 2026.

    Full story at chambanamoms.com ↗

  4. BOO! at the Zoo

    BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago's Halloween fun event, is a family-friendly fall tradition at the zoo.

    Full story at choosechicago.com ↗

  5. Our Chicago: The New Northern Illinois Transit Authority and Changes For Public Transit

    The Northern Illinois Transit Authority, or the Regional Transportation Authority, will be replaced with the Northern Illinois transit Authority, overseeing the CTA, Pace and Metra.

    Full story at abc7chicago.com ↗

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