Chicago Architecture Events

Notable one-off architecture events in Chicago, the North Shore, and Oak Park: talks, lectures, panels, open houses, and special tours.

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Saturday, October 17

Architectural Preservation Symposium: Ragdale and LFPF 50th Anniversary

2pm, through Oct 18

Three-day symposium of heritage, design, and community marking the 50th anniversaries of Ragdale and the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation. Friday at Ragdale: presentation by art historian Giovanni Aloi plus preservation workshops. Saturday at Lake Forest College's Holt Chapel: programs moderated by Geoffrey Baer and Blair Kamin. Sunday: special exhibit hours and guided tours at the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff.Rain or shine

Open House Chicago

All day, through Oct 18Free

16th annual free citywide architecture festival with 200+ sites across 30 Chicago neighborhoods, including 20 sites new to the festival in 2026.

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