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Make a Plan to Be Nosy
The weekend gets easier if you make one small decision on Tuesday.
Open House Chicago 2026
Where: Participating sites throughout Chicago; browse the official 2026 site map.
When: Saturday–Sunday, October 17–18; hours vary by building.
Cost: Free festival; check individual sites for access requirements or reservations.
Plan: Choose two nearby neighborhoods and bookmark three or four places you actually want to enter.
The Chicago Architecture Center is opening doors to places with architectural, historical and cultural significance. Pick a route you can enjoy, not a scavenger hunt you have to win.
