• Recent LCA News •

Howler at Bauler is Happening on October 26!

We are so happy to announce that our 2024 Howler at Bauler event is happening on Saturday, October 26 from 3 - 5 p.m. at Bauler Park! Each year, the event includes more activities, features more local businesses and brings together more local families! You won’t want to miss this year’s event!

Howler at Bauler includes a bouncy house, games and activities, face painting, balloon art, a magician, a Team Pumpkin table, FREE pumpkins, a DJ to dance to, a costume parade and much more!!

Personal Safety Tips

As we move into Fall and the days get shorter, we thought this would be a good time to provide some practical personal safety tips. We spotted this great collection of safety tips that are timely at the links below:

https://police.ucla.edu/prevention-education/personal-safety-tips

Safety Tips | Chicago Police Department

If you are interested in learning more about Community Affairs and would like to join our team, please reach out to us at lincolncentralassoc@gmail.com. We would love to learn more about you! 

Thank You for a Great Evening in the Garden!

Community Bonfire and Glow Party at Bauler Park

Join us for a community bonfire at Bauler Park on Wednesday, October 9 from 5 – 7 p.m. and a Disco Glow party on Thursday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m.! Learn more in the flyers below.

Fifth Star Band Performs at Ella Jenkins Park

Thank You LCA Sponsors!

LCA is dedicated to inspiring people to join together for the social, cultural, and physical enrichment of our neighborhood, and our local businesses are a critical part of that! LCA is honored to work with local businesses to improve our neighborhood and promote their business.

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

• Neighborhood News •

Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph School to Host Group Admissions

Are you looking for an outstanding Chicago elementary school in the heart of it all that partners with parents to raise up kind, well-rounded, and academically prepared students? With test scores in the top 15% nationwide, Immaculate Conception – St. Joseph School offers PreK through 8th grade students not only an academic curriculum geared toward success at the best high schools in Chicago, but also a values-based foundation which will carry them through life.

Join us for an upcoming group admissions tour to learn more. RSVP and learn more at https://www.icsjschool.org/apps/pages/admissionstours.

Cedar Palace Breakfast and Kids Eat Free!

Long-time LCA supporter and sponsor, Cedar Palace, is now serving breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 - 11:30 a.m.! Stop by the restaurant at 655 W Armitage for Arabic coffee or Dark Matter coffee, and a selection of one of their incredible breakfast items!

Cars at Lincoln Common Set for September 28

Back by popular demand! Join us for Cars at Lincoln Common event with our partner Lowend Garage Chicago as we showcase a special collection of rare and exotic cars on The Plaza and Rooftop of the Lincoln Common Garage.

Interested in showing your car? Click here to register!

Cars at Lincoln Common is free and open to the public.

Angry Octopus Now Offers Frozen Pizza

Visit the Church of the Three Crosses Open House

A chance to meet your neighbors and learn a little history 

Church of the Three Crosses, on Wisconsin between Sedgwick and N. Orleans, is hosting a celebration for its building’s 50th anniversary. It’ll be an afternoon of fun for all ages: lawn games for kids, snacks and refreshments, a mini-museum, trivia, history-capturing videos, and more. Whether you’re new to the neighborhood or you’ve lived here for generations, this is a chance to reflect and learn about what’s happened here in the past 50 years, and dream about what could happen in the next 50 years. 

Open House: Saturday, Oct. 26, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 333 W. Wisconsin St.

If you’ve ever wondered what the building looks like inside, this is a great chance to stop in and explore! 

All are welcome to this community-focused, fun-filled, secular event.

Carb Load at DeNucci's for the Chicago Marathon

Lincoln Chamber 2024 Spooktacular

Get ready for double the fun won Lincoln with the return of Spooktacular on Lincoln Avenue and Clark Street! Lincoln Avenue and Clark Street businesses will embrace the spooky season and transform into trick-or-treat stops. Join the haunted fun on Lincoln Avenue (Saturday, October 26) and Clark Street (Sunday, October 27) from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. each day to celebrate Halloween and collect delicious treats while exploring the neighborhood.

Saturday, October 26

1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Lincoln Avenue, between Wrightwood and Webster

Sunday, October 27

1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Clark Street, between Armitage and Diversey and Diversey from Orchard to Lakeview



Learn more here.

Vanille Patisserie Offers Pumpkin Treats & Desserts for Rosh Hashanah

43rd Ward Shred Event Happening October 20

Upcoming Blood Drive at St. Teresa of Avila

Peer Jury Program Seeking Applicants

Local Halloween Candy & Costume Drive and Events

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