
Upcoming Chicago Events
Check out what's happening all around Chicago.
Search events category
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Events Search and Views Navigation
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…
Wednesday, August 23rd
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Grant Park
ChicagoFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Yappy Hour at The Northman
Yappy Hour is scheduled to take place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 5pm-8pm. Each month The Northman Beer & Cider Garden will host dog lovers…
Wednesday, August 23rd
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Northman Beer & Cider Garden
233 E RiverwalkFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Huneeus Wine Dinner at Fairmont Chicago
Join us in our Lobby Bar to enjoy a delectable menu by Chef Elton Ambrose with complimentary wine pairings from Huneeus Wines. Featured Menu: 1st…
Wednesday, August 23rd
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
200 N Columbus DrFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
BDP Urban Farm Dinner Series
“The plates are as colorful as a Monet painting. A gorgeous reminder of the textures, colors and aromas of summer, which, unfortunately, are fleeting in…
Wednesday, August 23rd
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Big Delicious Planet
412 North Wolcott AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
2023 Summer Screenings
Summer Screenings is Cinema/Chicago’s annual free film series that casts a spotlight on a different country’s national cinema each week all summer. For the complete…
Wednesday, August 23rd
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street, 5th FloorFestivals, 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
Daley Plaza City Market
Chicago City Markets sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds. Check out this free market at Daley Plaza, Thursdays…
Thursday, August 24th
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.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…
Thursday, August 24th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Grant Park
ChicagoFestivals, 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 25th
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 25th
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 25th
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 25th
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 25th
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 26th
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 26th
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 26th
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 26th
10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph St.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 26th
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 26th
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 26th
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 26th
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 26th
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 26th
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 26th
2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Holy Nativity Romanian Orthodox Church
5825 N Mozart St

Explore hotels, flights, deals, and more
Your Favorites
Quick access links
Made with in Chicago