Did someone say free candy!? Mark your calendar, and dust off your costume, The Little Monsters Crawl returns October 30th to take over the streets of Wrigleyville and Lakeview East! Stop into local businesses, fill your candy bag, and enjoy a safe and tasty trick-or-treating adventure! With over 100 participating businesses, candy for kids, and even some special treats for the big goblins taking them to the trick-or-treat stops! More stops are added daily so check our website often to see all the places you can pick up goodies!

Calling all the monsters! It’s time to eat, drink, and be scary. Lakeview East is ready to lift your spirits! The whole neighborhood is ready to celebrate the spookiest month of the year. Whether you’re dying to have fun, or your just here for the boo’s, here is how you can celebrate all things Halloween this year. Get your broomsticks ready for some fang-tastic events!

On October 1st and 2nd, we hosted our First Annual Oktoberfest at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and were so happy to see our neighbors celebrating with us! From the comradery of the stein holding contests to the incredible live performances, topped off with plenty of delicious bites, it was truly a memorable weekend. We'd like to say a special thank you to our community volunteers for their support and hard work!

In Lakeview East, an unspoken phenomenon is that almost every bar has a certain college team they full-heartedly support. They’ll host viewing parties for when games are live, roll out specials named after the mascot, or even have school memorabilia hanging from the walls and ceiling. If you’re looking for a place to cheer on your favorite college team, in-state or out, here is a list of the best spots to do so. Nothing says college sports more than a bar of fans as enthusiastic as you are.

Join us in welcoming Randall Hopkins Art & Antiques to the neighborhood! This new fine art shop features English antiques from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th century! Stop by this weekend to see some unique pieces of art, peruse the gallery, and welcome the neighborhood's newest business to their location on Broadway!

The NOW is designed to serve as a sanctuary from the bustling city. They're bookings are now open, so schedule your relaxation time before their grand opening on October 20th.

After being featured in an ad to "apologize" for Taco Bell's breakfast menu, former SNL actor Pete Davidson is involved in the launch of a breakfast pop-up in Wrigleyville slated for later this month, according to Chicago Eater.

The Pete Davidson pop-up is slated to operate at the Wrigleyville Taco Bell Cantina at 1107 W. Addison Street from Thursday, Oct. 20 through Sunday, Oct. 23. Pop-ups are also scheduled to operate in New York and Las Vegas as part of the promotion.

Former baseball skipper Joe Maddon — who led the Cubs to the 2016 championship that broke a 108-year drought — is sharing his musings on that season in a new memoir.

“The Book of Joe: Trying Not to Suck at Baseball & Life” was released on Tuesday according to a news release. It’s co-authored by Maddon and sportswriter Tom Verducci, who also wrote a book about the 2016 Cubs.

While many cities celebrate Christmas, nobody does it quite like Chicago. Imagine it! A picturesque snowfall lightly blankets Wrigleyville...now add in you and your friends sporting your favorite ugly Christmas sweaters, working on a Silver Bell BUZZ. This is a party even the Grinch wouldn't miss!

What started as a bar crawl at 12 bars (Twelve Bars of Christmas, aka TBOX) is now the world’s largest, longest-running, and most spectacular holiday bar crawl taking place at tons of bars in the Wrigleyville neighborhood! Whether you're naughty or nice, it's time to get into the holiday spirit at this iconic Chicago event.

Winterland has been a neighborhood fixture for the last 6 years, and this year, they're expanding! The friendly confines will be opening their doors this off season for ice skating, carnival rides, and much more! The expanded programming will offer guests even more family-friendly activities, festive décor, and new interactive experiences. Other returning favorites include the Gallagher Ice Rink, now inside the ballpark, as well as Santa’s Workshop.

Blue Man Group Chicago will celebrate the spookiest season of the year by hosting two special Halloween-themed performances at the Briar Street Theatre (3133 North Halsted) Saturday, October 29 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, October 30 at 1 p.m.

Do you love Ted Lasso? Or do you have a friend who loves the show and they can't stop telling you, "Seriously, you need to watch it right now!"

Starting Tuesday, October 11th, we're hosting a 6-week class called "Author Deep Dive" where we'll focus on Season 1 of Ted Lasso. We'll go through the first season, point out and analyze moments of especially great writing, and have a group discussion.

We're holding these classes every Tuesday night at Barrel (2831 N. Broadway) at 8 pm. Cost is $99 for the 6 weeks. If interested, email chris@longoverduebooks.com

Two last things - Not required, but this class is especially helpful if you're a writer or interested in writing. We'll offer examples and exercises to take into your own writing. And there's equal value if you're someone new to the show vs. someone who has already seen Season 1.