Each week there is an open studio tour or gallery walk to take advantage of in Chicago as well as the surrounding suburbs.

Many area arts districts and artist groups have banded together to open their doors to the art-going public. Refer to the following list and pick a date this season to get around to a new art center or neighborhood. Go meet the artists at work and discover something wonderful!

Please also let us know about your own favorite walks and tours. 

- See you in the galleries!

Updated September 2016. 

1ST FRIDAY

Lakeside Legacy Arts Park
5-8pm • Free/donations
401 Contry Club Rd.,
Crystal Lake, IL
lakesidelegacy.org

Flat Iron First Fridays
Wicker Park/Bucktown
6-10pm • Free
1579 N. Milkwaukee
wickerparkbucktown.com

River North First Fridays
6-8/9pm • Free
Near Franklin/Superior
 

2ND FRIDAY

Chicago Arts District
 6–10pm • Free
S. Halsted + 18th St. (Pilsen East)
For details call 312-738-8000

Fine Arts Building Open Studios
5–9pm • Free
410 S. Michigan

3RD FRIDAY

Bridgeport Art Center / Artists of Eastbank / Open Studios
7-10pm • Free
1200 W. 35th St.
For details call 773-843-9000

Bronzeville Trolley Tour
6pm • Contact Gallery Guichard for details
773-791-7003

Oak Park Arts District (OPAD)
6–10pm • Free
Harrison St., Oak Park

Zhou B Art Center/Bridgeport Art Walk
7–10pm • Free
1029 W. 35th St. 
For details call 773-523-0200

2ND SATURDAY

The Lost Artists Show at The Art Colony Studio Building
5-10pm • Free
2630 W. Fletcher
For details call 773-368-9700

FREE SATURDAY GALLERY TOURS

Free CGN Saturday Morning Gallery Tour
River North: 11am-12:30pm
Starbucks: 750 N. Franklin
Organized by Chicago Gallery News, these tours run weekly, year-round, except major holiday weekends.
For details and participating galleries click here or call 312-649-0064

OUTSIDE CHICAGO

Gallery Night and Day
Milwaukee, WI in the Historic Third Ward
Takes place quarterly
Free Gallery Night Xpress shuttles 
October 21-22; F 5-9 and Sa 10-4
For details call 414-273-1173