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Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Great American Lobster Fest 2025
Start: 2025-08-17T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-08-17T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Navy Pier

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July 15, 2025: Jul15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
SOAR Farmers Market 2025
About the Event Every Tuesday this summer—rain or shine—you can shop at the SOAR Farmers Market on the MCA Plaza.* Many of our beloved vendors…
Streeterville
Event details
Tuesday, July 15th
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Jul15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Tuesdays on the Terrace | Shawnee Dez
About the Event Summer Tuesdays come alive on the MCA terrace with free concerts highlighting artists from Chicago’s internationally renowned music community. Enjoy live music…
Streeterville
Event details
Tuesday, July 15th
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
July 16, 2025: Jul16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…
Streeterville
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Wednesday, July 16th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Navy Pier
July 19, 2025: Jul19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…
Streeterville
Event details
Saturday, July 19th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Navy Pier
July 22, 2025: Jul22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
SOAR Farmers Market 2025
About the Event Every Tuesday this summer—rain or shine—you can shop at the SOAR Farmers Market on the MCA Plaza.* Many of our beloved vendors…
Streeterville
Event details
Tuesday, July 22nd
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Jul22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Tuesdays on the Terrace | Rotary Connection 222
About the Event Summer Tuesdays come alive on the MCA terrace with free concerts highlighting artists from Chicago’s internationally renowned music community. Enjoy live music…
Streeterville
Event details
Tuesday, July 22nd
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
July 23, 2025: Jul23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…
Streeterville
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Wednesday, July 23rd
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Navy Pier
July 26, 2025: Jul26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…
Streeterville
Event details
Saturday, July 26th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Navy Pier
July 27, 2025: Jul27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Music Talk | Remembering Charles Stepney, with Duane Powell and the Stepney Sisters
About the Event For this afternoon of music and remembrance, DJ and music historian Duane Powell joins the Stepney Sisters to hear stories and songs…
Streeterville
Event details
Sunday, July 27th
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
July 29, 2025: Jul29
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
SOAR Farmers Market 2025
About the Event Every Tuesday this summer—rain or shine—you can shop at the SOAR Farmers Market on the MCA Plaza.* Many of our beloved vendors…
Streeterville
Event details
Tuesday, July 29th
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Jul29
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Tuesdays on the Terrace | Nadima-Chi
About the Event Summer Tuesdays come alive on the MCA terrace with free concerts highlighting artists from Chicago’s internationally renowned music community. Enjoy live music…
Streeterville
Event details
Tuesday, July 29th
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
July 30, 2025: Jul30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…
Streeterville
Event details
Wednesday, July 30th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Navy Pier
August 2, 2025: Aug2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Play For All at Chicago Children’s Museum
Play For All Saturday, April 5 at 10 am First Saturday of Every Month (through June 2026) Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play For All initiative…
Streeterville
Event details
Saturday, August 2nd
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Aug2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…
Streeterville
Event details
Saturday, August 2nd
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Navy Pier
August 5, 2025: Aug5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
SOAR Farmers Market 2025
About the Event Every Tuesday this summer—rain or shine—you can shop at the SOAR Farmers Market on the MCA Plaza.* Many of our beloved vendors…
Streeterville
Event details
Tuesday, August 5th
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Aug5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Tuesdays on the Terrace | Family Junket
About the Event Summer Tuesdays come alive on the MCA terrace with free concerts highlighting artists from Chicago’s internationally renowned music community. Enjoy live music…
Streeterville
Event details
Tuesday, August 5th
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
August 6, 2025: Aug6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…
Streeterville
Event details
Wednesday, August 6th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Navy Pier
August 9, 2025: Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…
Streeterville
Event details
Saturday, August 9th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Navy Pier
August 12, 2025: Aug12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
SOAR Farmers Market 2025
About the Event Every Tuesday this summer—rain or shine—you can shop at the SOAR Farmers Market on the MCA Plaza.* Many of our beloved vendors…
Streeterville
Event details
Tuesday, August 12th
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Aug12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Tuesdays on the Terrace | Tromblau & Friends
About the Event Summer Tuesdays come alive on the MCA terrace with free concerts highlighting artists from Chicago’s internationally renowned music community. Enjoy live music…
Streeterville
Event details
Tuesday, August 12th
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
August 13, 2025: Aug13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…
Streeterville
Event details
Wednesday, August 13th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Navy Pier
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Great American Lobster Fest 2025
Get ready for the Great American Lobster Fest – the ultimate seafood celebration on Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier, held the same weekend as the impressive…
Streeterville
Event details
Saturday, August 16th
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Navy Pier
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…
Streeterville
Event details
Saturday, August 16th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Navy Pier
August 17, 2025: Aug17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Great American Lobster Fest 2025
Get ready for the Great American Lobster Fest – the ultimate seafood celebration on Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier, held the same weekend as the impressive…
Streeterville
Event details
Sunday, August 17th
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Navy Pier