Outdoor Patio · Chicago

Free Pumpkin Carving on the Patio

Name: Free Pumpkin Carving on the Patio
Start: 2026-10-20T19:00:00-05:00
Location: The SoFo Tap

The SoFo Tap

4923 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

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Tue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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A free and festive Halloween night out on the SoFo Tap patio. Grab a pumpkin, carve something spooky, and hang with your people on one of the neighborhood's best outdoor spaces. No experience needed — just show up and get creative.

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