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Open House Chicago returns for 2026 with 20 new sites to visit

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The 2026 Open House Chicago lineup, released by the Chicago Architecture Center on Wednesday, brings together 20 new locations for those looking to check out some of the city's most unique buildings. The festival, now in its 16th year and running from Oct. 17-18, is "one of the largest architecture and urban festivals in the world," according to the Chicago Architecture Center. No prior registration required, so visitors can show up as they please during open house hours and can start planning their route here . With over 200 locations that extend across 30 Chicago neighborhoods, here's your chance to see many of the city's otherwise hard-to-see, culturally significant and historically impactful sites. Open House Chicago 2026 new locations Blackhawks Ice Center in Near West Side Chicago Fire FC’s Dear Chicago Experience Center in Near North Side Muddy Waters MOJO Museum in Kenwood Smashed Plastic Record Pressing in Hermosa Windy City Bird Lab in Near West Side Sears Sunken Garden in No

First report: Open House Chicago Returns Next Month With Over 200 Sites — Including 20 New Ones — blockclubchicago.org, 5d