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Great American Dog Show
Aug25
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…

Friday August 25, 2023
8:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Market by the River!
Aug25
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 Plaza
Taste Of Greektown Festival
Aug25
Festivals, 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 Addison
Bands on Broadway
Aug25
Festivals, 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 Rosedale
Chicago SummerDance
Aug25
Festivals, 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
Chicago
LondonHouse Wooftop
Aug26
Festivals, 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 Drive
Great American Dog Show
Aug26
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…

Saturday August 26, 2023
8:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Englewood Village Farmer’s Market
Aug26
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 Halsted
Chicago Korean Festival
Aug26
Festivals, 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 Street
Tenth Annual Lakeview Taco Fest
Aug26
Festivals, 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 Ave
Scavenger Quest Chicago: X Marks the Spot
Aug26
Festivals, 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 Street
Pizza City Fest
Aug26
Festivals, 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, IL
Taste Of Greektown Festival
Aug26
Festivals, 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 Addison
MCA x Blanc: It’s A Family Affair
Aug26
Festivals, 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 Drive
Wicker Park Bucktown Art Quest
Aug26
Festivals, 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 Ave
24th Annual Romanian Food & Folk Festival
Aug26
Festivals, 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 St
2023 Chicago Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival
Aug26
Festivals, 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 St
Chicago SummerDance
Aug26
Festivals, 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
Chicago
Disco Dueling Pianos Party at The Original Mother’s
Aug26
Aug27
Festivals, 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 St
Navy Pier Fireworks
Aug26
Festivals, 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…

Saturday August 26, 2023
9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont
Aug27
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 Road
Wicker Park Farmers Market
Aug27
Festivals, 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.
Great American Dog Show
Aug27
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.
Glenwood Sunday Markets in Rogers Park
Aug27
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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