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Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago City Markets
Chicago City Markets sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds – at Chicago’s longest-running farmers market on Daley Plaza,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Tinder’s Single Summer Series
After a new study from Tinder found that 4 out of 10 young singles say they’ve recently split from a partner, or are planning to,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Ginza Holiday Festival – Aug 11-13, 2023
After a three-year absence the 65th Annual Ginza Holiday Festival, a Japanese cultural festival featuring handmade crafts, food, and entertainment, will be presented by the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Bud Billiken Parade
The Bud Billiken® Parade, the largest African American parade in the United States, spans generations of families across the country who have participated since its…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
FAN EXPO Chicago 2023
Chicago’s longest-running fan and comic convention is back with FAN EXPO Chicago, August 10-13 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont! Highlights include…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Northalsted Market Days
The 41st Northalsted Market Days® is a weekend long live music street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview district. The 1/2 mile long summer…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
16th Annual FIREFEST Hip Hop Block Party
The 16TH Annual FIREFEST August 12th from 12 PM until 9 PM at North Lawndale 2111 S. Hamlin Ave. Presented by The Firehouse Community Arts…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Firefest 2023
The Firehouse Community Arts Center of Chicago is excited to present the 16th Annual FIREFEST HIP-HOP Block Party, featuring LaRussell! Bring the entire family for the…
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…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Ginza Holiday Festival – Aug 11-13, 2023
After a three-year absence the 65th Annual Ginza Holiday Festival, a Japanese cultural festival featuring handmade crafts, food, and entertainment, will be presented by the…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wicker Park Farmers Market
Shop each Sunday 8a-2p at the Wicker Park Farmers Market with over 40 vendors!
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
FAN EXPO Chicago 2023
Chicago’s longest-running fan and comic convention is back with FAN EXPO Chicago, August 10-13 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont! Highlights include…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Sundays on State
The internationally acclaimed, award-winning event series, Sundays on State, will once again transform Chicago’s most iconic street, State Street, when it closes to vehicular traffic…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Northalsted Market Days
The 41st Northalsted Market Days® is a weekend long live music street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview district. The 1/2 mile long summer…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Yachtish Fest
Yachtish is a Hip Hop & R&B festival that will transform The Salt Shed into a beach paradise. Attendees will enjoy a variety of performances…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Midsummer Sunday Tea at Alma at Hotel Zachary
Sip on delicious tea and nibble on savory bites while listening to live music when you join us at our Midsummer Sunday Tea! Adults can…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Screening Freedom: Compensation (1999)
Screening Freedom: Film + Discussion Series | Sundays, Aug 13-27, 1-4pm | Logan Center Screening Room This July and August, join us for a series…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Parade of Faiths
The Parade of Faiths is a pre-Parliament event that celebrates Chicago’s rich diversity with a parade of music, dance, and celebration open to the public…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Bronzeville Summer Nights 2023
Back for the 11th consecutive year Bronzeville Summer Nights powered by Quad Communities Development Corporation Celebrating Commerce and Community in Bronzeville. The Bronzeville community offers…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
This summer, DCASE is pleased to present the Millennium Park Summer Film Series on Tuesdays from July 11 through August 29. Films start at 6:30pm.…
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