Garfield Ridge Prepares for Halloween with Neighborhood Watch Meeting and Fall Festival Events

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Garfield Ridge · October 24, 2025

Garfield Ridge residents are invited to attend the upcoming Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch general meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 21st at St. Faustina Ward Hall, 5151 S. McVicker Ave. This monthly community gathering, which is free and open to the public, provides neighbors an opportunity to discuss local concerns while connecting with representatives from various community organizations.

In other community news, Garfield Ridge residents can mark their calendars for the upcoming Fall-4-All event on October 27th, organized by the Garfield Park Rite to Wellness Collaborative as part of Chicago's citywide Fall Fest. This free event will feature music, fall-themed activities, food, and more, offering families a festive way to celebrate the season. The Fall Fest initiative, announced by Mayor Brandon Johnson, runs from October 17 through November 2, ensuring all Chicago youth and residents can enjoy safe, celebratory fall activities.

The Chicago Public Library will host over 100 fall-themed events throughout October, with the Garfield Ridge Branch Library participating in the festivities. Residents interested in learning more about these and other upcoming events are encouraged to visit ChicagoFallFest.org for complete details and to discover additional neighborhood activities throughout the season.

Sources:
1. https://www.garfieldridgenw.com/grnw-upcoming-events.html
2. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/press_room/press_releases/2025/october/fall-fest-2025.html
3. https://chicagofallfest.org/
4. https://chicagofallfest.org/events