Two children, a girl and a boy, are standing beneath a large yellow wall decorated with cutouts of paper hands. The girl is reaching up to touch one of the hands, and the boy is also reaching up. The scene appears to be outdoors with grass and sunlight.

Exploring design literacy, social justice, and neighborhood futuring.

October 6–26, 2024

James Stone Freedom Square, 3615 W Douglas Blvd, Chicago

About

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About 〰️

People exploring an outdoor exhibit structure with wooden frames, purple panels, and display boards under a clear blue sky.

The Chicago Sukkah Design Festival pairs community organizations in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood with diverse architectural designers to design and construct sukkahs, small outdoor pavilions built for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.

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Program

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Program 〰️

Past Events

Programs

Oct 20

Architects' Roundtable

Oct 19

Neighborhood Bus Tour w/ Shermann “Dilla” Thomas

Oct 15

Interfaith Dinner

Oct 13

Chicago Sacred: What is a heritage of belief?

Oct 6

2024 Opening Celebration

Oct 15

Architects' Roundtable: Designing Sukkahs to Amplify Civic Life

Oct 14

Collective Memory Performance

Oct 9

Design For Liberation

Oct 5

Interfaith Dinner

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The festival will take place at James Stone Freedom Square, located at the intersection of Douglas Boulevard and Millard Avenue (3615 W Douglas Blvd, Chicago, IL 60623) with sukkahs changing location afterwards to more permanent locations around the neighborhood.