Open House Chicago returns Saturday and Sunday, October 17–18, 2026, opening more than 200 buildings across 30 Chicago neighborhoods. Twenty sites are new this year. The event is free, and you do not need to register; you can drop in during open hours.
Last reviewed September 28, 2026 · Chicago First Time Home Buyer editorial team
At a glance
| Dates | Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
| Organizer | Chicago Architecture Center |
| Sites | More than 200, including 20 new ones |
| Neighborhoods | 30 |
| Cost | Free; no registration required |
Neighborhoods with new sites this year
New locations include sites in the Near West Side, Kenwood, Hermosa, North Lawndale, Woodlawn, Uptown, Downtown, Lincoln Park, Garfield Park, Bronzeville and Hyde Park.
Why it is worth a weekend if you are house hunting
Open House Chicago is an easy way to spend time in neighborhoods you are considering. Walk the blocks between sites, try the transit you would use every day, and see how a neighborhood feels on a busy weekend before you commit to it.