Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Taste of Chicago
Sept. 6 – 8, 2024 Free admission • Grant Park and citywide Taste of Chicago has been a foodie staple for more than 40 years.…
Sept. 6 – 8, 2024 Free admission • Grant Park and citywide Taste of Chicago has been a foodie staple for more than 40 years.…
Every season is festival season in Chicago. Chicago’s world-renowned fests and events celebrate food, music, culture, art, and history throughout the city. Check out the…
Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023 It’s turkey time! The Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade, a local tradition for almost 90 years, kicks off the holiday season with…
The holiday season in Chicago is always an exciting time. With countless events across multiple neighborhoods, there are so many ways to celebrate. One of…
Free admission • Citywide One weekend. 20+ neighborhoods. 170+ places to explore. Open the door to architectural gems all over Chicago. Every October, the Chicago…
Attention all beer enthusiasts! Cheers to Chicago’s booming craft beer scene at the city’s packed calendar of beer fests. Sample craft beers — from IPAs…
Chicago’s museums are packed with fascinating, immersive exhibits on every topic you can imagine — and the fun doesn’t have to stop when the sun…
Chicago is proud to be home to over 50 James Beard Award winners. Since the first ceremony in 1991, this national award has become the…
In the summer, Chicago’s downtown and lakefront are filled with the sound of live music. The city’s iconic festival season brings locals and visitors alike…
Harris Theater Rooftop • Millennium Park Welcome to Chicago Gourmet, one of the country’s most distinguished food festivals. Each year, Chicago Gourmet celebrates the city’s…
Grant Park Aug. 1 – 4, 2024 Each year, thousands of fans travel from around the world to experience Lollapalooza in Chicago. Those lucky enough…
Music lives big in Chicago, on neighborhood streets, in downtown parks, on stage at the stunning Jay Pritzker Pavilion, and along the lakefront in iconic…