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Great American Dog Show
The Great American Dog Show began in 2023, following the 120 year tradition of the International Kennel Club of Chicago (IKC). Both professional trainers and…
Friday August 25, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Market by the River!
The Market by the River is free to attend and offers a variety of rotating vendor lists every Friday until October 20th. Come hangout with…
Friday August 25, 2023
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.333 W Wolf Point Plaza
333 W Wolf Point PlazaFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Taste Of Greektown Festival
Greektown Chicago’s popular Taste of Greektown festival returns for its 33rd year this summer with the city’s largest celebration of Hellenic cuisine and culture, Friday,…
Friday August 25, 2023
4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Halsted Street from Belmont to AddisonFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Bands on Broadway
The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the exciting return of Bands on Broadway this August. This month-long series encourages people to enjoy…
Friday August 25, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Edgewater, Chicago
1210 W RosedaleFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago SummerDance
Citywide in the neighborhoods and Grant Park The beloved Chicago SummerDance series returns this summer at parks across the city and downtown. Dancers of all…
Friday August 25, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Grant Park
ChicagoFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
LondonHouse Wooftop
Picture yourself sipping on your morning coffee while getting an aerial view of the Chicago River with your furry best friend. Take in the city…
Saturday August 26, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.LH Rooftop
85 E Wacker DriveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Great American Dog Show
The Great American Dog Show began in 2023, following the 120 year tradition of the International Kennel Club of Chicago (IKC). Both professional trainers and…
Saturday August 26, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Englewood Village Farmer’s Market
Grow Greater Englewood hosts its Saturday Englewood Village Farmers Market featuring fresh produce from local farmers, food and goods from Black-owned businesses, and a weekly…
Saturday August 26, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Englewood Village Plaza
5800 S HalstedFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Korean Festival
Immerse Yourself in the Beauty of Korean Culture at the 2023 K-Festival in Chicago! 🇰🇷🌟 Join us as KAAC proudly presents the incredible 2023 K-Festival,…
Saturday August 26, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Maggie Daley Park
337 East Randolph StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Tenth Annual Lakeview Taco Fest
Whether one prefers their taco shells filled with traditional chicken, steak, chorizo and beef, or stuffed with imaginative ingredients such as mushrooms, seafood, goat and…
Saturday August 26, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.3500 N. Southport Ave
3500 N. Southport AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Scavenger Quest Chicago: X Marks the Spot
Compete to find clues and solve puzzles in the 1st Chicago Scavenger Quest, an immersive outdoor escape game experience. Fun for all ages! 🏴☠️ Long ago,…
Saturday August 26, 2023
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Woodie’s Flat
1535 N Wells StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Pizza City Fest
This is the 2nd annual Pizza City Fest in Chicago, curated by 13-time James Beard Award winning food journalist Steve Dolinsky. 40 pizza makers over…
Saturday August 26, 2023
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, ILFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Taste Of Greektown Festival
Greektown Chicago’s popular Taste of Greektown festival returns for its 33rd year this summer with the city’s largest celebration of Hellenic cuisine and culture, Friday,…
Saturday August 26, 2023
12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Halsted Street from Belmont to AddisonFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
MCA x Blanc: It’s A Family Affair
In conjunction with the exhibition Gary Simmons: Public Enemy (June 13–October 1, 2023) is a special collaborative event between Blanc Gallery and the MCA. Closing…
Saturday August 26, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Blanc Gallery
4445 South King DriveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wicker Park Bucktown Art Quest
Head to this year’s Wicker Park and Bucktown Art Quest to soak up the neighborhood’s vast art culture on a fun and exciting scavenger hunt. Art enthusiasts…
Saturday August 26, 2023
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
24th Annual Romanian Food & Folk Festival
FREE ADMISSION! Join us for our 24th Annual Romanian Food & Folk Festival where you can enjoy traditional Romanian foods, live Romanian music, performances of…
Saturday August 26, 2023
2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Holy Nativity Romanian Orthodox Church
5825 N Mozart StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
2023 Chicago Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival
Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer! Save 20% with code “SocialScene” Click here to get the deal now! https://bit.ly/3DENwqJ “Test Your Taste Buds”…
Saturday August 26, 2023
2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Blüm Restaurant & Bar
316 W Erie StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago SummerDance
Citywide in the neighborhoods and Grant Park The beloved Chicago SummerDance series returns this summer at parks across the city and downtown. Dancers of all…
Saturday August 26, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Grant Park
ChicagoFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Disco Dueling Pianos Party at The Original Mother’s
The Original Mother’s will host a Disco Party on Saturday, August 26th, from 8pm to 5am. Guests are invited to break out their favorite disco…
Saturday August 26, 2023
8:00 p.m. – Sunday August 27, 2023
5:00 a.m.The Original Mother’s
26 W Division StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Navy Pier Fireworks
Chicago’s favorite sky spectacle showWednesday nights at 9pm and Saturday nights at 10pm from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Find a spot anywhere…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont
Wolff’s Flea Market – over 700 small businesses with antiques, collectibles, thrift, vintage clothing, home goods, farmers market, cards, memorabilia, records, comics, art, furniture and…
Sunday August 27, 2023
6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim RoadFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wicker Park Farmers Market
Shop each Sunday 8a-2p at the Wicker Park Farmers Market with over 40 vendors!
Sunday August 27, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Wicker Park
1425 N. Damen Ave.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Great American Dog Show
The Great American Dog Show began in 2023, following the 120 year tradition of the International Kennel Club of Chicago (IKC). Both professional trainers and…
Sunday August 27, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Glenwood Sunday Markets in Rogers Park
Glenwood Sunday Market will operate every Sunday from June 4 to October 29 (closed on June 25 and August 20), from 9 a.m. – 2…
Sunday August 27, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Glenwood Avenue between Morse and Lunt
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