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Thursday Night Out
Jun5
Aug28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Thursday Night Out

Thursday is the new Friday in Downtown Oak Park! Thursday Night Out opens for its 20th Season, every Thursday from June 5 through August 28,…

Thursday, June 5th
5:00 p.m.Thursday, August 28th
9:00 p.m.
1010 Lake Street
1010 Lake Street
Pouring Park: A Global Cocktail Journey
Jun6
Jan17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Pouring Park: A Global Cocktail Journey

POURING PARK: A GLOBAL COCKTAIL JOURNEY NoMI Lounge & Garden June 6, 2025 – January 17, 2026 Reserve Now  |  View Cocktail Menu In celebration…

Friday June 6, 2025
11:00 a.m.Saturday January 17, 2026
12:00 a.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
Jul16
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long

🍿 The Summer Screenings program is back with free screenings of 21 films from 21 countries! This year’s theme is Summer of Love! Love has…

Wednesday, July 16th
6:30 p.m.Thursday, July 17th
9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Thursday, July 17th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Insect Fest
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Insect Fest

Go on a bug hunt, experience an insect petting zoo, explore bugs through yoga & music and more!

Thursday, July 17th
11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Cummings Square
536 N Harlem Ave
mHUB Community BBQ
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

mHUB Community BBQ

Join 1,600+ innovators, tech leaders, creators, and changemakers for one of the summer’s most anticipated gatherings — the mHUB Community BBQ, featuring a can’t-miss chicken wing showdown where…

Thursday, July 17th
4:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
mHUB
1623 W Fulton St
World Fair US
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US is an unforgettable international festival coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium.…

Thursday, July 17th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
Annual Classic Car Show
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Annual Classic Car Show

Annual Classic Car Show Join us in Morton Grove for a free, fun-filled evening at Harrer Park! Enjoy food available for purchase while you admire…

Thursday, July 17th
5:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Harrer Park Pavilion
6250 Dempster (north end of park)
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Friday, July 18th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
World Fair US
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US is an unforgettable international festival coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium.…

Friday, July 18th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
18th Annual Roscoe Village Burger Fest
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

18th Annual Roscoe Village Burger Fest

Hands-down it’s Chicago’s BEST PATTY PARTY! The Roscoe Village Burger Fest is celebrating its 18th mouth-watering year! This sizzling food and music extravaganza features an…

Friday, July 18th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
2000 W. Belmont
2000 W. Belmont
22nd Annual Taste of River North™
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

22nd Annual Taste of River North™

The ultimate foodie fest, Taste of River North™ allows attendees to sample the best of everything trendy River North offers. The event will take place…

Friday, July 18th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
627 N Wells St., Chicago, IL 60654
Tacos y Tamales Festival 2025
Jul18
Jul20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Tacos y Tamales Festival 2025

Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich Hispanic & Latin cultures with three days of endless food & drink…

Friday, July 18th
5:00 p.m.Sunday, July 20th
10:00 p.m.
Blue Island Ave & Ashland
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, July 18th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Roaring Nights at Brookfield Zoo Chicago: Third Eye Blind
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Roaring Nights at Brookfield Zoo Chicago: Third Eye Blind

Create your ultimate summer evenings at Roaring Nights, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s premier summer concert series! Get ready to turn up the volume for unforgettable nights…

Friday, July 18th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Saturday, July 19th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
LEGO® Hosts Jurassic World Rebirth Maze Experience in Maggie Daley Park in Chicago   
Jul19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

LEGO® Hosts Jurassic World Rebirth Maze Experience in Maggie Daley Park in Chicago   

Photo Op Giveaway  Get ready for your closeup with our Spinosaurus Big Build from the Jurassic World Rebirth movie premiere red carpet, as seen on…

Saturday, July 19th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Maggie Daley Park
337 East Randolph Street
Mini Fest
Jul19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Mini Fest

Get ready for a day of creativity, art exploration, and fun!✨ Mini Fest is coming to Milwaukee and Chicago this summer, where young artists will…

Saturday, July 19th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Altitude Trampoline Park
404 N Armor
Japan Festival 2025
Jul19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Japan Festival 2025

Japan Festival 2025 – Celebrating 40 Years of Culture, Community & Connection in the Chicagoland Area! Join us on Saturday, July 19 at Sports Park…

Saturday, July 19th
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
sports park east skokie
3333 Oakton St. Skokie, IL 60076
Volleywood
Jul19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Volleywood

CHICAGO’S BIGGEST BEACHFRONT MUSIC FEST We’re transforming North Avenue Beach into a booming dance floor where you’ll get the chance to hear your favorite DJs…

Saturday, July 19th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
North Avenue Beach
1600 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Tacos y Tamales Festival 2025
Jul19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Tacos y Tamales Festival 2025

Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich Hispanic & Latin cultures with three days of endless food & drink…

Saturday, July 19th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Blue Island Ave & Ashland
8th Annual Ravenswood on Tap
Jul19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

8th Annual Ravenswood on Tap

Get your koozies ready! The 8th annual Ravenswood on Tap festival hosted by the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) returns July 19th & 20th…

Saturday, July 19th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
1770 Berteau Ave
1770 W Berteau Ave
World Fair US
Jul19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US is an unforgettable international festival coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium.…

Saturday, July 19th
3:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
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…

Saturday, July 19th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
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