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Ice Age Giants
A long, long time ago—2.6 million years to be exact—the Quaternary Ice Age began and continues today. However, it wasn’t until more recently that entire…
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Mayfest
The annual kick-off event for our summer festival season. We promise to give event goers a weekend of endless fun. Formerly a parking lot block…
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Penguin Encounter
Meet one of the penguins at Shedd! During this extraordinary 30-minute experience you’ll learn what makes these birds so amazing and watch a penguin explore,…
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Beluga Encounter
Get a chance to meet the belugas at Shedd right where they live! Standing side by side with a trainer on an underwater ledge, in this…
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Shark Feeding Tour
Witness mealtime with the ocean’s most dynamic, and misunderstood, predators in this 60-minute behind-the-scenes feeding tour. Beyond spotting all sorts of underwater life from corals…
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Northbrook Art in the Park: Northbrook, Illinois
Art in the Park returns to Northbrook’s Village Green Park on May 21 and 22 in downtown Northbrook! The park is a beautiful tree shaded…
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Lincoln Roscoe Spring Art & Craft Fair
Launching in Chicago on May 21 and 22, this new northside event features art for the home including fabulous paintings, sculptures, and fiber pieces, as…
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Penguin Encounter
Meet one of the penguins at Shedd! During this extraordinary 30-minute experience you’ll learn what makes these birds so amazing and watch a penguin explore,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
2022 Chicago Spring Tequila Tasting Festival
“Test Your Taste Buds” Calling all tequila lovers and connoisseurs… Take your taste buds on a flavor adventure at The Spring Tequila Tasting Festival taking…
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Craft Beer Tasting
8th Annual Craft Beer Tasting, a special event just for adults, is Saturday, May 21 from 3-7 pm in Century Park, 1002 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon…
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Penguin Encounter
Meet one of the penguins at Shedd! During this extraordinary 30-minute experience you’ll learn what makes these birds so amazing and watch a penguin explore,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Beluga Encounter
Get a chance to meet the belugas at Shedd right where they live! Standing side by side with a trainer on an underwater ledge, in this…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Shark Feeding Tour
Witness mealtime with the ocean’s most dynamic, and misunderstood, predators in this 60-minute behind-the-scenes feeding tour. Beyond spotting all sorts of underwater life from corals…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Northbrook Art in the Park: Northbrook, Illinois
Art in the Park returns to Northbrook’s Village Green Park on May 21 and 22 in downtown Northbrook! The park is a beautiful tree shaded…
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Greek Independence Day Celebration
Greektown Chicago neighborhood hosts an in-person celebration of the 200th anniversary of Greek Independence Sunday, May 22, 2022. The Greek Heritage Parade which returns to…
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Penguin Encounter
Meet one of the penguins at Shedd! During this extraordinary 30-minute experience you’ll learn what makes these birds so amazing and watch a penguin explore,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Uptown Farmers Market
Shop for your groceries at the Uptown Farmers Market. The market features the region’s best farmed goods and locally produced foods and happens every Wednesday…
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Museum of Illusions Presents: Kids Happy Hour
Museum of Illusions is introducing “Kids Happy Hour” every Wednesday from 3:30 – 5:30 pm beginning April 27th running through May. During Kids Happy Hour Museum of Illusions invites…
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Mole de Mayo
ART, MUSICA, LUCHA LIBRE, & MUCHO MOLE Being held at Ashland and 18th Street in Chicago’s historic Pilsen neighborhood, the 13th annual Mole de Mayo festival will feature…
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Penguin Encounter
Meet one of the penguins at Shedd! During this extraordinary 30-minute experience you’ll learn what makes these birds so amazing and watch a penguin explore,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Beluga Encounter
Get a chance to meet the belugas at Shedd right where they live! Standing side by side with a trainer on an underwater ledge, in this…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Mole de Mayo Festival
Mole de Mayo Festival is the only three-day outdoor mole cook-off event celebrating Latin American and Mexican culture in the rich and diverse neighborhood of…
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Penguin Encounter
Meet one of the penguins at Shedd! During this extraordinary 30-minute experience you’ll learn what makes these birds so amazing and watch a penguin explore,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Friday Night Flights – Gallagher Way
Kick off your Memorial Day weekend with Chicago Friday Night Flights! Our sixth season starts with our largest event of the year featuring 36 breweries…
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