It's October and there's a chill in the air, the trees are beginning to shed their leaves and the smell of pumpkin spice lattes wafts from coffee shops. Thankfully, there are also plenty of Chicago festivals to look forward to. Kick off autumn at the first Great Chicago Fire Festival, where the creative pyromaniacs at Redmoon Theater will commemorate one of the city's greatest tragedies with an explosive riverfront celebration. Add a little culture to your life by attending a screening during the Chicago International Film Festival or catching a lecture at the Chicago Humanities Festival. Fill the days before Halloween with our list of the best film, food and art festivals that are happening this month.
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