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Qualify for discounted WeeM rates by registering today.

Book your room(s) today to qualify for the special WeeM rate of $132!

A chocolate waterfall is currently under negotiation!

A government-issued photo id is required to access any program serving alcohol—that includes Pretentious Drinking!

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This site will be updated with the latest information as it becomes available.

Join the WeeM team! Contact our Chair .

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When To Arrive/Depart

WeeM starts officially on Thursday evening, around 4 PM, and finishes up on Sunday afternoon. We start breaking down hospitality and gaming on Sunday afternoon, but some programs may continue through 1 PM.

Reminder: Be sure to register for the days that you plan to attend WeeM. Programs, Hospitality, and gaming are only available to registered attendees.

Directions

You are coming to the Westin Chicago North Shore at 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, Illinois 60090

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Hotel Registration

Hotel registration is located in the lobby area. HalloweeM registration will also be on the main floor of the building near the lobby (west side, but south of the lobby—to the right if you’re entering from the outside). Look for the Ravinia Grand Ballroom and it will be in the corner closest to the entrance of the hotel lobby. View the floor plan or download a copy of the floorplan for WeeM by clicking/tapping here. See you there!

Deadlines

  • Registration - Friday, July 17th is the last day to qualify for a great discount. Discounts for advanced registration are available through Friday, October 16th. (Note: Full payment is required by the appropriate deadline to qualify for the discount for which you registered.)
  • Lodging - The hotel is offering a WeeM rate of $132 through Thursday, October 8th, subject to availability. If the hotel block is full, please contact our WeeM Chair  who will try to expand the block.

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Add HalloweeM @Westin North Shore Hotel

HalloweeM @Westin North Shore Hotel
[p]Chicago Area Mensa’s Regional Gathering (RG) HalloweeM is being held at the Westin North Shore Hotel. This is a large (about 500 attendees), fun, family-friendly event. Drinks, snacks, and most meals are included. There are games, tournaments, dances, and a multi-track program as well as the infamous Costume Contest on Friday and both Pretentious Drinking and the Epicurean Experience on Saturday. [/p][p]We encourage you to register and book your room in advance to qualify for any discounts, but you may register on-site. [p]Please sign-up on the website to volunteer in in late September or during October.[/p][p]Bring books and media to donate to our book sale—all proceeds are donated to a charity.[/p][p]See our HalloweeM website ([url]https://chicago.us.mensa.org/weem/index.php[/url]) for the most up-to-date details.[/p]
2026-10-29
16:00
2026-11-01
13:00
601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

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