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Chicago City Markets
May6
Oct28
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,…

Saturday, May 6thSaturday, October 28th
Citywide
Tinder’s Single Summer Series
Aug11
Aug12
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,…

Friday, August 11th
9:00 p.m.Saturday, August 12th
9:00 p.m.
Recess in Chicago’s West Loop
838 West Kinzie Street
Ginza Holiday Festival – Aug 11-13, 2023
Aug12
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…

Saturday, August 12th
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 W. Menomonee Street
Bud Billiken Parade
Aug12
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…

Saturday, August 12th
10:00 a.m.
Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
Englewood Village Farmer’s Market
Aug12
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 12th
10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Englewood Village Plaza
5800 S Halsted
FAN EXPO Chicago 2023
Aug12
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…

Saturday, August 12th
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Northalsted Market Days
Aug12
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…

Saturday, August 12th
11:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison
16th Annual FIREFEST Hip Hop Block Party
Aug12
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…

Saturday, August 12th
12:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Firehouse Community Arts Center
2111 S Hamlin
Firefest 2023
Aug12
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…

Saturday, August 12th
12:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
2111 s Hamlin
2111 S Hamlin
Chicago SummerDance
Aug12
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 12th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier Fireworks
Aug12
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 12th
9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
Ginza Holiday Festival – Aug 11-13, 2023
Aug13
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…

Sunday, August 13th
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 W. Menomonee Street
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont
Aug13
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 13th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Rd
Wicker Park Farmers Market
Aug13
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 13th
8:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wicker Park
1425 N. Damen Ave.
Glenwood Sunday Markets in Rogers Park
Aug13
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 13th
9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Glenwood Avenue between Morse and Lunt
FAN EXPO Chicago 2023
Aug13
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…

Sunday, August 13th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Sundays on State
Aug13
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…

Sunday, August 13th
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
111 N. State Street
Northalsted Market Days
Aug13
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…

Sunday, August 13th
11:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison
Yachtish Fest
Aug13
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…

Sunday, August 13th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Midsummer Sunday Tea at Alma at Hotel Zachary
Aug13
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…

Sunday, August 13th
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
3630 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60613
3630 N Clark St
Screening Freedom: Compensation (1999)
Aug13
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…

Sunday, August 13th
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts, Screening Room
915 East 60th Street
The Parade of Faiths
Aug13
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…

Sunday, August 13th
1:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
29th and S. Martin Luther King Dr
Bronzeville Summer Nights 2023
Aug14
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…

Monday, August 14th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Bronzeville Community – Various Locations
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Aug15
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.…

Tuesday, August 15th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
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