Event Information

LAWRENCE HALL FALL FÊTE

CELEBRATING 160 YEARS!

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Lacuna Loft Studio

2150 S. Canalport Ave, Chicago IL 60608

6:00-10:00 p.m.

There are many ways you can get involved in our Fall Fête festivities:

• Become a sponsor or help us fundraise. Download our sponsorship packet to share with friends and colleagues, and check out all the perks of supporting our event.
  

• Gather a group to come to the event. 

• Purchase raffle tickets—and buy some for your friends! 

• Donate an item, experience, or service for our raffle or auction. Click the link to support through in-kind giving.

• Financially contribute through our donate page.
  

• Share the event with your family and network, and spread the news about Lawrence Hall.

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. Event Attire: Business or festive cocktail, coat check is available.
2. Traffic Alert: It will be rush hour in Chicago and there is construction on the Kennedy so allow for extra time for 6pm arrival. For those coming from the north via Lake Shore Drive south bound is down to two lanes from Belmont to North Avenue.
3. Getting to: Fall Fete is at Lacuna Lofts, 2150 S Canalport Ave., Chicago. Please refer to the map here: Event Information (aesbid.com)

1. Cab drop off: Cab/Uber/Lyft can drop you off at the front entrance on Canalport (southside of the building) – 2150 S. Canalport Ave.
2. Parking: There is free street parking on 21st St or Morgan St and paid metered parking on Canalport Ave.
1. Parking lots:

1. 1. 1. 1. Paid Parking: Lacuna Lofts parking lot (connected to the building) on the east side of the building, access via Canalport Ave (east side of the building). To park in the lot, you must register through the Metropolis parking website or app and enter your contact information + add a credit card. (if you are not pre-registered- this can take a few minutes), after registering pull up to the gate and proceed when gate lifts. Card will be charged upon exiting the lot.
         2. Free Parking: Alivio Medical Center parking lot, 966 W 21^st St. Across the street to the north of the Lacuna Lofts parking lot. We have secured 75 free spots in this lot. Please pull in, park and then walk across the street, thru the Lacuna Lofts parking lot. Parking is available after 5pm

Entrance to Fall Fete – on the parking lot side of the building, look for the balloon cluster over the entrance on the westside of the outdoor deck.