🎃 AUSTOBERFEST: Austin’s Oktoberfest Event 📅 Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025🕔 Time: 5:00 PM📍 Location: Columbus Park Fieldhouse, 500 S. Central Ave, Chicago, IL🎉 ABOUT THE EVENT Aus-toberfest is envisioned as a vibrant, family-friendly celebration that brings the Austin community together for a safe, festive, and enriching Halloween experience. By blending holiday fun with cultural celebration, community resources, and hands-on learning opportunities, this event aims to strengthen neighborhood bonds, uplift local families, and create lasting memories for youth. Join us for:🍔 Free Food & Drinks👻 Haunted Trail Experience🎭 Costume Contest (with prizes!)🏀 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament🎶 Music, games, and community resources This is more than just an event — it’s a chance to celebrate community, creativity, and connection on Chicago’s West Side!💬 DETAILSAdmission: FREEAudience: Families, teens, and community membersHosted by: The Austin Experience, Project Exploration, and community partnersCostumes encouraged!🙌 WANT TO GET INVOLVED? We’re looking for volunteers and vendors!👉 Click here to sign-up!🧡 SPONSORED BY Project Exploration | Your Passion 1st | DFSS | Chicago Park District | Amazon | 15th District CAPS | Every Block a Village🔗 STAY CONNECTED Follow The Austin Experience on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes fun, and future events! More Info below.